Since the launch of the fatabyyano platform in 2014, the platform has adopted a specific mechanism for verifying news and information centered on the principle that evidence must be attached to any information.

In its work, the Fatabyyano platform relies on several rules that regulate its workfatabyyano
  • Return to the origin of the news and the first source of any information, whether the information is true or false.
  • Attach as much evidence, whether videos, photos, or texts, that confirms or denies any claim.
  • Review the news completely in terms of “source, method, and claim” to determine the greatest possible amount of facts about the news.
  • Fatabynoa uses all modern and available means and tools to verify information, whether images, videos or sounds, as it relies on hundreds of available methods to evaluate any news.
  • The Fact-Checkers platform is in direct contact with Fact-Checkers in 122 countries around the world so far, which facilitates the process of verifying news even if it is in non-Arab countries.
  • The Fatebinoa platform has a list of hundreds of specialists in various fields in medicine, science, politics, cinematic hoaxes, physics, astronomy and others to cooperate in the event of complex claims.
What criteria determine which claims we verify?
Fatabyyano platform relies on 3 main criteria in determining the priority of allegations worthy of verification:
  • 1. The allegation must have negative effects on society if it spreads by causing violence among members of society or carrying hate speech or character assassination.
  • 2. The second criterion is the extent of its spread on the Internet, as news that is more widespread has priority over claims that are less widespread.
  • 3. The ability to reach final, conclusive evidence regarding the claim, as the Fatbinwa platform does not rely on conclusions, expectations, or weak and incomplete evidence.
Content that does not fall within the scope of the Fatbainwa platform’s investigations:
  • 1. Fatabyyano doesnt not to verify the opinions and statements of politicians
  • 2. fatabyyano does not verify posts designated as private, as by their nature they do not allow for widespread dissemination. We only verify articles or publications that are public.
  • 3. Fatabyyano does not prioritize publications with limited circulation, with the exception of allegations that the team expects to spread soon, as the team will investigate them internally and publish them in a timely manner.
  • 4. Fatabyyano limited its investigation to allegations that are spreading within the Middle East and North Africa, with the exception of allegations that are expected to move soon to the Middle East as a proactive measure to reduce their spread once they arrive, as the team investigates them internally and publishes them in a timely manner.
Claim classification guide:

*The Fatabyyano platform relies on the evaluation of Facebook Allegations Company It consists of 9 news categories

  • False: The main idea(s) in the content are inaccurate in terms of the facts stated therein. This generally applies to a “false” or “mostly false” rating on fact-checking websites.
  • Partially false: The idea(s) in the content are a mixture of accurate and inaccurate content, or the main idea is misleading or Incomplete.
  • Correct: The main idea(s) of the content are accurate to the facts stated in them. This generally applies to a “true” or “mostly true” rating on fact-checking websites.
  • Misleading title: The main idea(s) in the article's body content are correct; But the main idea in the title is not accurate in reality.
  • Unqualified: The content contains an idea that cannot be verified, or was correct at the time of writing, or from the website or page for which it is intended. The basis is to express the opinion of a political figure or his agenda.
  • Satire: When the content is published by the page or domain of a well-known satirical publication, or a reasonable person would understand the content to be Satirical or humorous content that includes a social message. It can still benefit from additional context.
  • Opinion: Content defends ideas, draws conclusions based on interpretation of facts and data, and presents to the public the author or contributor's thoughts on an event or issue Certain. Opinion articles may include reported facts or quotations, but emphasize the author's sole thoughts, personal preferences, and conclusions. This may also include opinion podcasts, endorsements, or content labeled “opinion” that has been authored by a particular opinion columnist or shared from a website or page whose primary purpose is to express the opinions or agendas of public figures, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. And commercial activities.
  • Spoof: Websites that allow users to create “spoof” news to share on social media sites.
  • No rating: This is the default state before fact-checkers fact-check the content or if the URL is broken. Leaving it in this state (or reverting it to this rating from another rating) means that no action is required from us based on your rating.

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