Sara Al-Haddad
Sara Al-Haddad analyses iGaming websites and the data associated with them. Her specialisation includes security, payment options, bonuses, KYC, and the level of user experience. She has been working in the area for six years now.
At Arabic Betting, Sara examines the reviews of casinos and bookmakers before their publication, making sure that the data provided is accurate and consistent among operators, and each review complies with the website’s editorial approach.
As her professional background is more analytical than editorial, it influences her review process. If there is a statement without numbers attached to it, it will hardly make it past her scrutiny.
Education
Data analytics, information systems, and applied statistics, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia.
Certifications and continuing education
- Probability Theory, Statistics and Exploratory Data Analysis — HSE University / Coursera, 2022. Covers statistical inference and the handling of sample data.
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate — Google / Coursera, 2024. Covers data cleaning, structuring, and the practical side of analysis.
This track began in 2021 and continued through 2025.
Professional background
- iGaming Data Analyst (2020–2023) — structuring operator data: bonuses, payment options, game catalogues, and user terms.
- iGaming Reviewer (2023–2026) — testing registration, KYC, mobile versions, support channels, and withdrawal procedures.
- On Arabic Betting — contributing to the rating criteria and carrying out expert review of the English-language content.
Over six years, she has built and maintained comparison datasets covering hundreds of operators. That work is what allows a rating to mean the same thing in January and in December.
Core competencies
- 📊 Data analysis: collecting, cleaning, and cross-checking information.
- 🛡 Security: licensing, KYC, and account protection.
- 🎰 iGaming: RTP, software providers, and catalogue quality.
- 🎁 Bonuses: assessing real value against wagering conditions.
- 💳 Payments: fees, limits, and processing times.
Working method
The criteria for all reviews are exactly the same, along with the rating method itself, which is what allows one to truly compare two operators. All factors, including licensing, geographic availability, customer support, payments, and responsible gambling, are evaluated separately and not lumped into a general rating.
These conclusions are supported by official documentation, screenshots, and an actual verification date. Testing of account registration, deposits, or withdrawal procedures is only discussed where it has actually occurred.
Withdrawal processes are especially important. A large bonus is rendered almost worthless when there are significant delays or restrictions to the withdrawal process.
Mission
To ensure that the Arabic Betting reviews remain accurate and consistent from within, so that readers can use the provided criteria to evaluate various platforms. The review is only meaningful if there is a justification for it. Responsible gambling points form part of the justification process, not a conclusion.