Team

The team behind Al Arabiya Post is composed of veteran journalists, analysts, and subject-matter experts who have dedicated their careers to understanding the complexities of the Middle East. Sara Hatoum, our Editor-in-Chief, is a former correspondent with over 20 years of experience reporting from key Middle Eastern hotspots like Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. 

Fadia Jiffry , our Regional Affairs Editor, has a deep understanding of the socio-political currents in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. Zahid Arab, a former diplomat turned reporter, focuses on the intricate dynamics of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, while Nadia Abdel, our Senior Correspondent in Beirut, brings on-the-ground reporting from the heart of Lebanon. 

Joe Elhage, our Chief Economic Analyst, helps contextualize the region’s energy market trends and their global impact. With a network of reporters in cities such as Riyadh, Tehran, and Cairo, we ensure comprehensive coverage of this geopolitically significant region.

Nadia Abdel – Editor-in-Chief

Nadia Abdel is the Editor-in-Chief of Al Arabiya Post, with over 20 years of experience covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Omar began his career in Cairo as a reporter for a Weekly, where he focused on the rise of political Islam in Egypt and the sociopolitical changes during the Arab Spring. He has developed a reputation for providing clarity on the region’s complex political dynamics, from the Syrian Civil War to Iran’s influence in the Gulf.

Omar’s career includes leading coverage for a national newspaper in Baghdad during the Iraq War, where his reporting from the frontlines was crucial to understanding the political aftermath of the invasion. He earned a Press Freedom Award in 2017 for his investigative reporting on the economic sanctions against Iran. As a Senior Editor at an international news portal, Omar directed coverage of the conflicts in Libya, Syria, and Yemen, providing expert commentary on geopolitical developments. His work on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its impact on regional stability was featured in various media outlets. As Editor-in-Chief of Al Arabiya Post, Omar ensures the portal provides balanced, in-depth analysis of the region’s most pressing issues, including geopolitics, security, and human rights, making complex Middle Eastern affairs accessible to a global audience.