Articles by Hassan Alsheikh
11 articles
The $0 Content Stack: Every Tool We Use to Write, Publish, and Measure
We run AlsheikhMedia's entire content operation on zero software spend. Here is the exact stack — Astro, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Actions, Obsidian, and Google Search Console — with the real tradeoffs and an honest account of what free tools still cannot solve.
From Family Newsroom to Digital Lab — Our 50-Year Media Legacy
Sameer Alsheikh started with a pen, a page, and a huge fire in his heart to tell a story. That fire never ended. It's what runs this lab today.
Press Freedom and the Future of Arab Digital Media
World Press Freedom Day is May 3. Here's how the shift from print to digital is reshaping Arab media — and what it means for the sustainability of independent voices in the MENA region.
Is Your Website Ready for AI Agents?
Your customers still Google. But Google now answers with an AI Overview, and they ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity directly too. Your website has two readers — and if it can't speak to both, you're invisible. Here's what we found when we audited our own site.
The Fastest Website Is Also the Greenest
Every webpage has a carbon cost. Static-first architecture, edge delivery, and performance-obsessed design don't just make sites faster — they make the web greener. Here's how we build at AlsheikhMedia.
Build a Corporate Content Engine With 3 People
You don't need a 20-person team for content marketing. Learn the 4-role framework for building a content engine with 3 people — from a founder who is doing it.
The Arabic Content Gap: Why MENA Brands Lose Trust
Arabic digital content quality lags behind growth. Learn why the MENA content gap exists and how businesses can win with Arabic-first content strategy.
We Applied to the Anthropic Partner Network — Here's Why It Matters
Alsheikh Media has applied to join the Anthropic Claude Partner Network. Here's what that means for our work, our clients, and the future of human-first AI in the region.
How to Use an Arabic Teleprompter for YouTube
Record Arabic YouTube videos without endless retakes. A free RTL-ready teleprompter keeps delivery smooth and eyes on camera — MSA or dialect.
Why Every Arabic Content Creator Needs a Teleprompter
Forget the stereotype. A teleprompter isn't a crutch — it's a professional tool that every polished Arabic creator should have in their setup. Here's why.
Building Bilingual Web Apps: Lessons from the UAE
RTL layout, Arabic typography, and locale-aware design are harder than most devs expect. After building three products for the UAE market, here's what we learned the hard way.