I am a multimedia journalist and a Mass Communication graduate with experience reporting for Khaleej Times and the American University of Sharjah's MCM Media Hub. I specialize in producing content across digital and print platforms including hard news, features, and investigative stories. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and video production which helps me tell compelling stories to diverse audiences. Being bilingual in English and Arabic, I offer a rich, cross-cultural perspective and deep regional insight into Gulf news and narratives. I have covered various beats including political, social, business, and education with accuracy and editorial integrity, always striving to deliver insightful and engaging journalism.

Zain Basalat

I am a multimedia journalist and a Mass Communication graduate with experience reporting for Khaleej Times and the American University of Sharjah's MCM Media Hub. I specialize in producing content across digital and print platforms including hard news, features, and investigative stories. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and video production which helps me tell compelling stories to diverse audiences. Being bilingual in English and Arabic, I offer a rich, cross-cultural perspective and deep regional insight into Gulf news and narratives. I have covered various beats including political, social, business, and education with accuracy and editorial integrity, always striving to deliver insightful and engaging journalism.

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I am a multimedia journalist and a Mass Communication graduate with experience reporting for Khaleej Times and the American University of Sharjah’s MCM Media Hub. I specialize in producing content across digital and print platforms including hard news, features, and investigative stories. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and video production which helps me tell compelling stories to diverse audiences.

Being bilingual in English and Arabic, I offer a rich, cross-cultural perspective and deep regional insight into Gulf news and narratives. I have covered various beats including political, social, business, and education with accuracy and editorial integrity, always striving to deliver insightful and engaging journalism.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Reporter at Khaleej Times
February 28, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Reported on current events, culture, and regional developments in the UAE and the Middle East. Published feature and hard news stories under tight deadlines, with articles available publicly on the Khaleej Times platform during the period of July 2024 to February 2025.
Student Journalist at American University of Sharjah – MCM Media Hub
July 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Wrote and edited hard news and feature stories for the university media platform. Produced and edited multimedia journalism projects by integrating visual, audio, and textual elements. Conducted interviews and covered university-related and community events from August 2021 through July 2025.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with concentration in Journalism at American University of Sharjah
August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education