Music Streaming CEO Who Built Global War Map: Meet the Visionary

Elie Habib, the CEO of Anghami, might be known for his work in the music streaming industry, but recently he’s been making headlines for a different reason. He created World Monitor, an open-source platform that tracks global conflicts in real-time by combining data streams like aircraft signals and satellite detections.

In a world where chaotic geopolitical news can be overwhelming, Habib saw a need for a tool that could help make sense of it all. Traditional media wasn’t cutting it, so he took matters into his own hands and built World Monitor as a weekend project. What started as a learning exercise quickly turned into a viral sensation, with people around the world using his platform to stay informed.

World Monitor processes data from over 100 sources simultaneously and displays it on a constantly updating map. You can see conflict zones, military aircraft positions, ship movements, nuclear installations, internet outages, and more. The platform is designed to pull facts directly from the source, bypassing social media noise and disinformation.

Despite his background in music streaming, Habib’s experience in building systems that handle massive amounts of data helped him create World Monitor. The platform has attracted a diverse global audience, with users from the US, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia all tuning in to watch the global tensions unfold.

When the platform was hit with a surge of traffic during the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, Habib had to quickly add new features to keep up with demand. He built fast additions like map layers, intel retrieval from Telegram, and airport cancellation feeds to enhance the platform’s capabilities.

One of the unique things about World Monitor is its reliance on a strict source hierarchy for verifying information. There are no human editors making calls – instead, the platform prioritizes official channels like Reuters and wire services for accurate and timely updates.

With over two million unique visitors and counting, World Monitor has become a go-to resource for tracking conflicts as they happen. Habib’s dedication to providing real-time, fact-based information in a world of chaos has resonated with audiences around the globe.