About Forward

Forward is the product of our editorial staff's firm conviction that standing still, or moving backwards in Syria, are options that simply, no longer exist. The only way is forward. Published by Haykal Media, Forward Magazine addresses the young and old, the resident of Syria, the expatriate, and the international reader. If one were looking for a grim and unjust picture of our country, then Forward is definitely not their choice. Our magazine speaks hope. It speaks of good things in Syria. It preaches optimism. It highlights the talent, character, and potential of the Syrian people. It does not distort facts, however, nor does it falsify realities. Simply, it looks at the bright side of things, while pointing to the shortcomings, with the objective of change and reform, rather than criticism.

Forward Magazine is the only balanced, local, and reliable source of information on Syria in the English language. Forward is currently in its second year, featuring leading regional and international names from The Washington Post, al-Hayat, and CNN. It has featured exclusive interviews with regional and international celebrities, like Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad.

Forward is edited by Syrian writer and author Sami Moubayed, a leading international source on Syrian analysis and news. It is produced to the highest international standards.