Raed Hammoud

Born in Niamey, Niger, to Lebanese parents, Raed Hammoud grew up in Africa before settling in Quebec with his family in 1997, at the age of 9.^[1][2] He went on to study international studies before obtaining a master's degree in political science from the Université de Montréal.^[3]

Initially oriented toward a career in international development, Raed Hammoud joined Radio-Canada following an internship obtained after the cancellation of an overseas project, and went on to establish himself there professionally.^[3] He worked as a researcher on the program C'est bien meilleur le matin, before becoming a columnist and host, taking the helm of programs including Le Monde est à nous and Ce soir ou jamais.^[3]

In 2019, he co-hosted the debate program Zone franche on Télé-Québec alongside Isabelle Maréchal, dedicated to social issues and the exchange of ideas.^[4]

In 2026, he hosted the documentary series La guerre des cerveaux, examining digital technologies and their social and political impacts.^[5]

Raed Hammoud has also directed several documentaries, including T'es où, Youssef ?, on the topic of radicalization, and Les poussières de Daech.^[1][6][7] He hosted the series Immigrants de souche, filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, in which he met immigrants settled in rural regions of Quebec.^[1][2] He has also participated in international projects, including the series Demain l'Afrique, devoted to the urban youth of the African continent.^[2]

Alongside his media work, Raed Hammoud pursues a music career under the stage name Sael.^[1][8] His productions address social, cultural, and identity issues, with the aim of offering different perspectives on immigration and contemporary societies.^[2][9]