SARA HAMDAN

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS...

 

Since 2010, I have contributed weekly stories to The International New York Times about the Middle East on business, culture, education, healthcare, and travel (no politics!). I had roles as deputy editor of VIVA Magazine and Editor of Dubai Magazine, official title of the Dubai Department of Tourism. I also spent six years as editor-in-chief at Google MENA.

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I have also freelanced for other elite media outlets, including Stylist Arabia, The Financial Times, Fortune, Rolling Stone, Savoir Flair, and CNN Travel.

 

Corporate work has included content for websites, brochures, proposals, and internal communications.  Clients have included the Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism Authority, HSBC, Flip Media, and TBWA\Raad.

 

Click on the links below for samples of my journalistic work:

 

Exclusive Interviews:

HH Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak al Nahayan (The International New York Times)

Arif Naqvi, founder of Abraaj Capital (The International New York Times, Dealbook)

The Governor of the UAE Central Bank (Arabian Business Magazine, ITP Publishing)

 

On Business & Finance:

In the Mideast, Tech Startups Seek Support (The International New York Times, Dealbook)

UAE Banks Exposed to Saudi's Saad & Gosaibi Fraud (The National Newspaper)

 

On Culture:

Pushing the Envelope Through Standup Comedy (The International New York Times)

Jennifer Lopez In Concert (Rolling Stone Magazine)

 

On Education:

In The Gulf, Boys Falling Behind in School (The International New York Times)

Children Thrive in Colombia's Flexible Schools (The International New York Times)

 

On Healthcare:

Thailand Profits from Healthcare to Arab Patients (The International New York Times)

Diabetes Strains Mideast Health Agencies (The International New York Times)

 

On Travel:

10 Reasons to Love the Middle East (CNN Travel)

Ottoman Opulence: Bodrum, Turkey (Arabian Business Magazine, ITP Publishing)

Hello Havana: Savoir Flair article on Cuba ahead of Chanel cruise show 2016