MOHAMED ZEIDAN, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF DAILY 8 ON THE CHANGING NEWS LANDSCAPE
Mohamed Zeidan, co-founder and CEO of Daily 8 speaks to Communicate about the changing landscape of news in the MENA region.
Does the world – and the MENA specifically need a new news app, and if so why Daily 8?
The MENA region is underserved when it comes to smart, AI-driven news solutions. The rise of fake news, AI-generated misinformation, and social media echo chambers makes it more critical than ever for users to have a trusted, AI-powered news companion.
Therefore, the answer is; yes, the world—and particularly the MENA region—needs a new kind of news app. One that is AI-powered, multi-sourced, and personalized, offering a bias-free, fast, and engaging news experience. Daily 8 is not just another news app; it is a news intelligence platform that redefines how users access and consume information in an era of misinformation, content overload, and fragmented news consumption.
After all, we are redefining news consumption for the modern world—where credibility, speed, and intelligence matter more than ever. The MENA region deserves a smarter way to stay informed, and that’s exactly what we deliver.
In the MENA at large there is limited access to information, propaganda and misinformation, as well as technological challenges, what is Daily 8 doing to counter all this?
Daily 8 is tackling these challenges by leveraging AI to ensure credibility, multi-source access, and intelligent content delivery. Our platform provides unbiased, verified news from 500+ trusted global and regional sources, counters misinformation through AI-powered analysis, and ensures seamless access even in regions with technological limitations. In more detail:
Daily 8 curates news from 500+ trusted sources, providing users with a full-picture view rather than relying on a single narrative.
Our platform ensures balanced, global, and local coverage by integrating independent, regional, and international media outlets.
Users can compare headlines and perspectives to develop a more informed opinion.
Fact-Checking AI: Daily 8’s algorithms analyze news credibility by assessing source reputation, content history, and reporting patterns.
Headline Bias Detection: Our AI identifies polarized or misleading language, allowing users to see how different outlets frame the same story.
Community Engagement & Reporting: Users can flag questionable content, helping refine our AI-driven credibility ratings.
Low-Data Mode: Daily 8 is optimized for regions with slow internet by enabling a data-light reading experience.
Language Support: Many global news aggregators neglect Arabic-language users—Daily 8 ensures full accessibility in both languages.
Daily 8 is not just an app—it’s a movement toward greater transparency, credibility, and unrestricted access to information in the MENA region.
AI is now invading all sectors, how is Daily 8 harnessing that nascent technology to be able to deliver the most curtailed news to its subscribers?
We strongly believe that; AI + News = The Future of Intelligent Journalism. It is part of our mission to fundamentally change how news is discovered, analyzed, and delivered. By harnessing AI, we are proudly empowering users to access credible, relevant, and well-structured news without effort.
Our vision is to create a news intelligence ecosystem that blends AI efficiency with journalistic integrity, making it the most trusted news companion for the modern digital consumer.
We, at Daily 8, are redefining the news experience with AI—moving beyond aggregation to true news intelligence, where every story is curated, analyzed, and tailored for each subscriber in real-time.
What content is Daily 8 showing and how is it showing it in different languages to its audience especially that the region has some very different languages that differ from one geographical place to another?
Unlike traditional news apps, Daily 8 delivers real-time, multi-language news from 500+ trusted global and regional sources, ensuring that users across the MENA region and beyond receive news in their preferred language. Our AI-powered language adaptation and click-to-translate feature make news accessible, localized, and culturally relevant, regardless of a user’s geographical location or native language.
So far, we support two languages; English and Arabic. Very soon, we will be introducing additional languages in order to improve user experience/journey. At the same time, the app provides access to article-based news, video channels, TV live streams, podcasts, and the most recent addition is the sports section.
Daily 8 is more than a news aggregator—it’s a multilingual, AI-powered news intelligence platform that ensures users across the MENA region can access credible, personalized news in the language they trust.
93% of news apps come from advertising, is this going to be your financial model as well for Daily 8?
Yes, advertising will play a key role in Daily 8’s financial model, but we are also exploring diversified revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability and premium user experiences. Unlike traditional news apps that rely purely on ads, Daily 8 is focused on a balanced approach, integrating high-quality, non-intrusive advertising alongside strategic monetization models, such as sponsorships, premium subscriptions, and AI-powered content partnerships.
We are keen to maintain an approach that ensures we can scale while maintaining a free, high-quality news experience for the majority of users, with value-added options for those who seek premium features.
