Journalists Who Cover NEOM

Alessandra Bajec

Tunis, Tunisia

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Alessandra Bajec is an independent journalist with nearly 15 years of experience reporting across the Middle East and North Africa. She has reported from Tunisia, Egypt, the Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Iraq, and beyond. Her reporting has appeared in international outlets including The New ...

Paul Cochrane

Udine, Italy

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Paul Cochrane is a freelance journalist based in Udine, Italy. He lived in Beirut, Lebanon from 2002 to 2019, and in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from 2019 until 2024.

He has written for over 80 publications worldwide, covering financial crime, business, higher education and skills developments, ...

Chiara Crescenzi

Roma, Italy

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Chiara Crescenzi is a journalist based in Roma, RM, Italia.

Jennifer Gnana

Manama, Bahrain

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Jennifer Gnana is a multi-lingual journalist with experience in print and broadcast, currently based in Bahrain. She has extensive experience reporting on economic development in the Middle East, with a focus on GCC and Iran. Her specialty is feature writing and risk analysis. She is fluent in ...

Heba Hashem

Coquitlam, Canada

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Heba Hashem is a seasoned freelance journalist with 18+ years of experience in the media industry, adept in both Arabic and English. Based between Canada and the UAE, she has honed her skills in a variety of sectors, including real estate, logistics, finance, and renewable energy.

Her work, which ...

Melinda Healy

Brisbane City, Australia

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Melinda Healy is a journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. She has 20 years of industry experience and has worked within the Australian and Middle Eastern media.  
Mel is a contributor for Conde Nast Traveler, Culture Trip and a destination expert for Telegraph Travel. She has written for ...

Kerry Hebden

Whitby, United Kingdom

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Kerry Hebden is a science journalist and writer based in North Yorkshire, UK. She has social media experience, and covers astronomy, space & rockets, chemistry, astrochemistry, astrobiology, conservation and the environment. Kerry has 10+ years writing experience in print, web, and weekly news ...

Alison Hird

Paris, France

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Alison Hird is a journalist based in Paris, France.

Anmol Irfan

Lahore, Pakistan

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Anmol Irfan is a journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan. She has a BA in History from the London School of Economics. She is also the Founder of Perspective Magazine, an online magazine and community platform that seeks to empower marginalised voices and unheard stories in Pakistan. 
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Samindra Kunti

Leuven, Belgium

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Football and investigative journalist based in Leuven, Belgium. Focus on FIFA, the gambling industry and labour rights in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Contributor to Josimar, Forbes, World Soccer and BBC. Author of 'Brazil 1970 - How The Greatest Team Of All Time Won The World Cup', shortlisted for ...

Eva Levesque

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Eva Levesque is a journalist and producer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

David Lillywhite

Peterborough, United Kingdom

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David Lillywhite is a journalist based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, but able to travel worldwide.

He is an experienced magazine and website editor, with extensive experience in automotive, particularly classic cars, road trips and events.

David also has expertise in automotive ...

Rhea Mogul

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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I’m a freelance journalist, based in Hong Kong, and have covered a range of topics, from political unrest to public health. My work has appeared in several publications, including South China Morning Post,
Forbes.com, Hong Kong Free Press, France 24 among others.
Last year, I spent the bulk of ...

Richie Santosdiaz

London, United Kingdom

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Richie Santosdiaz is a known international trade and economic development subject matter expert - both as a consultant as well as commentator on this realm in both print and also video (live and pre-recorded). He is bilingual (English and Spanish) and has done 100+ pieces/interviews mainly in the ...

Jonathan Singh

London, United Kingdom

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Jonathan Singh is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

He is a former humanitarian worker, senior leader in international development, and miltary pilot who has worked on complex programs globally.

Jonathan writes and comments on global affairs, politics, and international relations and ...

Narissa Subramoney

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Narissa Subramoney is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Menekse Tokyay

Ankara, Turkey

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Menekse Tokyay is a journalist based in Ankara, Turkey. 

Since 2010, I am a Turkey correspondent and writer to many international outlets, including Southeastern European Times, Al Arabiya English, Arab News, International Business Times -UK, Business News Europe, Deutsche Welle, Washington Post ...