Emad Mekay,

Emad Mekay is a journalist who reports from Cairo, Egypt. He focuses on Middle Eastern news and has covered the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. His reporting often highlights issues of safety and logistics surrounding the event, as well as any conflicts of interest or biases that may arise. Mekay has worked with various media outlets throughout his career and is known for his in-depth analysis and investigative journalism.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/middleeast/hajj-pilgrim-deaths-saudi-arabia.html

93%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Emad Mekay reports from Cairo and Vivian Nereim from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The authors do not disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Emad Mekay and Vivian Nereim both report from locations in their home countries, which may influence their reporting.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • At least 630 Egyptians died during the pilgrimage.
  • The majority of the deaths involved pilgrims who did not have permits.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Unregistered Muslim Pilgrims Suffer in Saudi Arabia's Scorching Heat: 1,300 Dead Amidst Lack of Amenities and Fraudulent Tour Operators

Unregistered Muslim Pilgrims Suffer in Saudi Arabia's Scorching Heat: 1,300 Dead Amidst Lack of Amenities and Fraudulent Tour Operators

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Over 1,300 unregistered Muslim pilgrims died during this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat and lack of essential amenities. The majority were forced to walk long distances without access to air-conditioned transportation or tents. Many paid for fraudulent tour packages that failed to provide adequate protection, leaving them vulnerable.
1,547 Dead During 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage: Egypt Reports Highest Number of Fatalities Amidst Unauthorized Entries and Extreme Heat

1,547 Dead During 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage: Egypt Reports Highest Number of Fatalities Amidst Unauthorized Entries and Extreme Heat

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 At least 1,547 people have died during the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with Egypt reporting the highest number of fatalities. Many deaths were caused by extreme heat reaching up to 123 degrees Fahrenheit (50.6 degrees Celsius). Unregistered pilgrims accounted for a significant number of deaths due to illegal entry and violation of regulations requiring exclusive visas for pilgrims. The exact cause of death for some remains unclear, and the number of fatalities is expected to rise as countries continue to announce the deaths of their nationals.