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I am an American journalist, communication specialist and presenter based in Dubai with 18 years professional experience spanning the US and UAE. I also come with considerable knowledge of the Middle East having lived and worked in Dubai for the last 14 years. I am also a native English speaker who is also fluent in Arabic.…

Joumana Saad

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I am an American journalist, communication specialist and presenter based in Dubai with 18 years professional experience spanning the US and UAE. I also come with considerable knowledge of the Middle East having lived and worked in Dubai for the last 14 years. I am also a native English speaker who is also fluent in Arabic.…

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I am an American journalist, communication specialist and presenter based in Dubai with 18 years professional experience spanning the US and UAE. I also come with considerable knowledge of the Middle East having lived and worked in Dubai for the last 14 years. I am also a native English speaker who is also fluent in Arabic.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Communications Manager - Business Marketing at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

October 1, 2024 - Present

Leads development and execution of a communications strategy across 20 target markets, manages international media relations and editorial content, coordinates familiarization trips for journalists and investors, and oversees high-profile editorial projects and partnerships.

Communications Manager - Business Marketing at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024

Shapes engaging content and messaging for international media and key stakeholders, organizes familiarization trips for journalists and investors, and drives PR and media coverage across priority markets.

Senior Media Executive - PR & Corporate Communications at Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry

September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2022

Developed and executed Dubai Chamber's PR initiatives, managed media plans and content for events and initiatives in the UAE and overseas, and coordinated content with Marketing and International Relations teams.

Deputy Editor at Argaam Media

April 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016

Monitored, edited and reported financial news in the Middle East, oversaw the launch of Argaam's English-language financial news website, and managed a team of writers, editors and translators.

Senior Reporter/Producer at Arabian Radio Network (Dubai Holding)

March 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015

Researched and developed news stories for broadcast, covered top daily stories with interviews and features, and produced sponsored content features for corporate events and live broadcasts.

Associate Producer & Reporter at Forbes Media

June 1, 2007 - August 1, 2010

Supervised Forbes Video Network, edited and produced multimedia stories, mentored writers, and coordinated video content for special reports and events.