Giselle Khoury

Giselle Khoury (; née Azzi; 1961 – 15 October 2023) was a Lebanese–French journalist and talk show host. On her show Al Mashhad, she interviewed prominent figures and high-profile guests from the Arab world. She was married to Samir Kassir.

Early life Giselle Azzi was born in Achrafieh, Beirut. Her family was originally from Okaibe, Keserwan District. She studied history at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, and media at the Lebanese University.

Career Khoury started her career in late 1985 on LBC as a presenter of cultural talk shows.

The show covered current affairs and political developments from the Arab world and beyond. In 2009, Khoury co-founded Al Rawi, a production company whose first project was a four-episode biography of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

BBC Arabic In 2013, Khoury was hired by BBC Arabic to present the programme Al Mashhad as part of a new schedule for the network. It began its launch in early 2014. Produced in Lebanon, Al Mashhad featured eyewitness accounts of recent history in the Middle East. Khoury travelled to different countries to interview predominant Arab and international figures on events that have shaped history.

Sky News Arabia In 2020, she moved to Sky News Arabia and presented With Gisele.

Personal life and death At the age of 20, Khoury married doctor Elie Khoury, and they had a son and a daughter. Khoury kept Elie's surname after their marriage. after a long struggle with cancer.

Honours French Order of Chevalier of Legion of Honour Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

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