Selected articles

  • ‘The scale is different, the spirit is the same,’ Elie Saab says ahead of H&M collaboration launch

    An interview with Lebanese powerhouse designer Elie Saab on his collaboration with Swedish high street giant H&M.

  • Artists embrace creative imperfection at Dubai exhibition ‘Khali Balak Men RISO’

    An interview with curator Ibrahim Zaki on a group exhibition at artist and designer studio Tashkeel in Dubai.

  • Artist Solimar Miller pays tribute to UAE’s natural heritage on construction hoardings

    I spoke to Puerto Rican-born multidisciplinary artist Solimar Miller about her latest project.

  • Roksanda Ilincic on Gulf fashion and dressing global celebrities

    London Fashion Week staple Roksanda Ilincic spoke to me about the inspiration behind her latest collection.

  • Sistine Chapel sketch by Michelangelo goes on show in Dubai

    An interview with Christie’s specialist Giada Damen on a previously unknown study by Michelangelo for the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

  • Michelin Guide’s Gwendal Poullennec talks Saudi culinary scene ahead of local launch

    Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, spoke about the Gulf’s food scene.

Selected special projects

  • Jordan's Royal Wedding

    Oversaw coverage of the royal wedding in Jordan, resulting in a special print edition that was later presented to the Crown Prince of Jordan. Secured key interviews, ran live digital coverage and managed an on-the-ground team.

  • Arabic calligraphy: Ancient craft, modern art

    Spearheaded an award-winning longform interactive project (arabnews.com/ArabicCalligraphy) that won medals at the SPD56 Society of Publication Designers Awards.

  • Red Sea International Film Festival

    I have handled coverage of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia since its launch, including a special section online and daily dedicated print coverage, live red carpet coverage and securing and assigning interviews with creatives.