Features Editor
The Features Editor leads long-form storytelling, cultural reporting, and human-interest journalism. The role shapes profiles, scene pieces, and narrative explorations of the region's people, places, and movements. Features work prioritizes depth, voice, and reader engagement.
Articles by this author
Dubai's €700 Resident Referral Plan Targets Summer Tourism Slump
Resident incentive scheme deploys €700 per capita to rebuild summer tourism amid regional headwinds.
Seven Arab States Assert Self-Defense Rights Against Iran Military Actions
Seven regional governments invoke international law to justify armed response to Iranian military operations.
Wall Street, Dubai Real Estate Linked in Spain's Record Cocaine Bust Investigation
Fintech collapse and drug seizure expose gaps in financial due diligence across multiple jurisdictions.
Iran's Regional Strikes Force Gulf States to Weigh Military Response Options
Gulf states weigh military response after Iran's multi-country strikes on US facilities.
Brazilian Influencer's Dubai Death Raises Questions on High-Rise Safety Protocols
Consular investigation underway as Brazilian government monitors incident in United Arab Emirates.
Gulf States Eye $300B Reconstruction Deal; Iran Pact Enters Critical 60-Day Window
Gulf states race to negotiate Iran pact before nuclear talks dominate diplomacy.
Gulf's Economic Model Under Siege; War Transforms Assets Into Liabilities
Regional conflict forces Gulf states to rethink security and economic interdependence.
Gulf Powers Prove Self-Sufficient as US Shifts to Backstop Role in Middle East
Regional powers demonstrate capacity to manage Iran crisis without direct US involvement.
Dubai Unveils Massive 42km Metro Expansion to Reshape Urban Transit Network
New transit corridor targets underserved residential and commercial zones across the emirate.
Gulf Powers Forge Unified Defense Alliance to Counter Emerging Threats
UAE and Saudi Arabia develop joint security framework amid Strait of Hormuz instability
Dubai's Indie Eateries Struggle as Cost Squeeze Threatens Small Operators
Independent restaurant operators face mounting financial pressure from rising operational costs.
Massive Blaze Engulfs Dubai Marina High-Rise; Residents Flee as Firefighters Battle Spread
Emergency teams contain major fire in Dubai Marina residential tower overnight.
Dubai's Middle Class Faces Housing Crisis as Rents Soar Beyond Reach
Workforce displacement threatens Dubai's economic foundation as housing costs climb.