What is Sobhiye?

Everything you need to know about your daily Lebanese news digest.

Your Morning Lebanese News Ritual

Sobhiye is a free daily newsletter that delivers the most important Lebanon news straight to your inbox every morning. Named after the Lebanese Arabic word for the morning coffee ritual (صبحية), it's designed to be the easiest way for the Lebanese diaspora — and anyone interested in Lebanon — to stay informed about what's happening back home.

What You Get

Every edition is a 5-minute read structured to give you the full picture:

  • Top Stories — The day's most important Lebanon news, explained with context and backstory.
  • Quick Hits — Shorter stories you should know about, in a few lines each.
  • Regional & International — Middle East and global developments that affect Lebanon and its diaspora.
  • Gher Hek — A lighter closer: culture, humor, or something to spark a conversation in the family WhatsApp group.

Who It's For

  • The Lebanese diaspora — Whether you left a year ago or were born abroad, Sobhiye keeps you connected without the overwhelm.
  • Lebanon-curious readers — Friends, partners, and colleagues who want to understand what's happening in Lebanon.
  • Middle East watchers — Journalists, analysts, and anyone who follows regional politics.

How It Works

  1. Subscribe — Enter your email below. That's it.
  2. Get your daily digest — Every weekday morning, a curated 5-minute summary lands in your inbox.
  3. Stay informed, for free — Sobhiye is completely free. No paywall, no premium tier.
  4. Unsubscribe anytime — One click and you're out. No guilt trips, no hoops.

What Makes Us Different

  • Curated, not aggregated — We don't dump 50 links on you. We pick the stories that matter and explain why they matter.
  • Contextualized — Lebanese news is complicated. We add backstory, history, and regional context so every reader can follow along.
  • AI-assisted, human-edited — Technology helps us monitor dozens of sources efficiently. Human editors ensure accuracy, tone, and quality. Learn more on our About page.
  • Source-transparent — Every story links back to the original reporting so you can verify and go deeper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sobhiye free?

Yes, completely free. We believe staying connected to Lebanon shouldn't cost a thing.

How often does Sobhiye send newsletters?

We send a newsletter every weekday morning. On Sundays, we send a weekly recap of the biggest stories you may have missed.

What topics does Sobhiye cover?

We cover Lebanese domestic politics, economy, and society, plus regional developments in the Middle East and international stories that affect Lebanon and its diaspora.

Can I read past issues?

Yes! Every edition is published on our website. Visit the News Archive to browse past newsletters.

How do I unsubscribe?

Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can also email us at hello@sobhiye.news and we'll remove you immediately.