Alakhbar — Lebanese & Canadian News Platform
A bilingual news aggregation platform delivering curated Lebanese and Canadian current events, regional insights, and editorial content — built for fast, distraction-free reading on any device.
Overview
Alakhbar is a bilingual news platform serving the Lebanese diaspora community in Canada and regional readers in Lebanon. The platform aggregates and publishes current events, political commentary, and regional insights across two countries, offering a clean, fast-loading reading experience with full Arabic and English support.
Key Features
- Dual-Region Coverage: Dedicated sections for Lebanese and Canadian news, allowing readers to follow both markets from a single destination.
- Article Management: Full CMS for editorial teams to publish, update, and categorise articles with rich media support.
- Search & Discovery: Full-text search and category filtering to help readers find relevant content quickly.
- Responsive Reading Experience: Mobile-optimised typography and layout for comfortable reading on any screen size.
- SEO-Optimised: Server-side rendering with Next.js and structured metadata for maximum search visibility.
- Performance: Fast page loads through Next.js static generation and incremental static regeneration for breaking news.
Technical Architecture
Frontend built with Next.js and TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS. The backend is a Node.js and Express.js API connected to a MySQL relational database, chosen for structured editorial content with complex querying needs.
Tech Stack
Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · Node.js · Express.js · MySQL