The New Arab's person on the ground in New York. I'm broadening the scope of our Opinion section to include a focus on US politics. Building a powerful network of contributors both in and out of the US that reflects the people it is about, and builds our US audience in the process. Occasionally, I do some reporting. Most recently, I traveled to Guantanamo Bay to report on the pre-trial hearings, and interviewed Rashida Tlaib during her historic run for Congress.

Brought emerging and established voices from across the Middle East and western media to our Opinion section. Here, we have showcased leading voices of the Syrian revolution, women's rights activists, citizen journalists and bestselling UK/US authors, and aim to bring a progressive and diverse voice to debates on the Middle East and beyond.

Sub-edited opinion and features sensitively and diplomatically, for clarity, accuracy and in-house style. Sourced relevant media to embed from across the web and carried out production and promotion of all published pieces.

Translated and edited long read features (French > English) from partner publications Le Monde Diplomatique and Orient XXI.

Working as a translator, editor and content specialist for five years, I have been instrumental in helping companies translate and hone their content to form carefully crafted and high impact communications. These included press releases, journalistic texts, web copy, in-gallery information, annual reports and academic publications.Clients included: Amnesty International, Uppsala university, Museum of Contemporary Art, Bordeaux, Frontline Defenders, World Social Forum, Sotheby’s and Orbium.

Front Line Defenders - International foundation working to protect human rights defenders Responsible for translation of briefing papers, press releases, testimonies and audio interviews.

- Taught classes of undergraduate students of English and Business English oral expression- Designed classroom resources and syllabus in line with overarching academic aims of the course- Set, delivered and marked exams - Taught undergraduate course on British culture