An inspiring journalist, Walid A. Shmeit has a unique style of writing that captivates the reader.

Very early in his career, his talent led him to write for renowned publications like Al Nahar Newspaper (Lebanon), Al Deyar Magazine (one of the largest magazines in Lebanon), Sout el Jabal (Aley, Lebanon), and Al Hawadas (United Kingdom).

Walid Shmeit graduated with a degree in Journalism from University of Lebanon. During these years, he founded a weekly newspaper, Press Lebanese University, which through his connections, he arranged to be printed at Al Nahar.

Many of his articles touch on current political events, thus it was no surprise that he continued studying Master of Political Science at the University of Ottawa. He has an inspiring way of combining words to form a descriptive compendious canvas of words. His use of poetic metaphors combined with a strong discipline of gathering facts and portraying truths makes him the epitome of a true journalist.

Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to interview celebrities and politicians such as the following:

An interview with Director of Lebanese National Museum Prince Maurice Sheehab (published in Al Deyar Magazine), an interview with Minister Anwar el Khalil (published in Al Mawaheb, Toronto), an interview with Samira Towfeek, an iconic Lebanese singer (published in Al Mawahab, Canada), an interview with Patriarch Boutrous el Rahi during his visit to Edmonton (published in Arab News Magazine, Edmonton), an interview with Ambassador of Lebanon Dr. Asam Jaber (published in Arab News Magazine), an interview with Ambassador of Lebanon, Mr Massood Maaloof (published in Arab News Magazine), and many more articles covering current events in Canada and globally.

In the past few years, he has written hundreds of weekly articles called “خاطرة الأسبوع ” translating to “Thought of the Week” covering political and social issues for Alberta/Canada/Lebanon and worldwide incidents.

Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Walid uses his pen as an artist uses his brush; as he paints a picture with words, illuminating the truth of humanity, he conveys an experience to the reader similar to what brushstrokes convey when staring at a work of art.