Intelligence Analyst - Cubitrek - Remote – Pakistan
(2023-03)
- Editing daily Arabic news content covering Gulf region affairs and regional developments.
- Improved search visibility by 15% through SEO-aligned headlines and structured content.
- Translating Marketing, political and economic and digital threads content with high accuracy and cultural relevance.
- Conducted Arabic OSINT and open-source research to verify political, economic, and regional developments before publication.
- Delivering time-sensitive breaking news updates within strict publishing deadlines.
- Performed risk and intelligence analysis using publicly available sources to support accurate geopolitical reporting.
- Coordinating remotely with 5+ editors to maintain consistency across regional coverage.
Writer and Analyst - WorkUp - Remote
(2018-01 - 2023-01)
- Created and translated Arabic content for digital platforms and editorial publications.
- Improved content turnaround time by 25% through parallel writing and translation workflows.
- Maintained linguistic accuracy across political, social, and regional news topics.
- Solidifying relationships with new local partners, and enhancing performance by increasing our cross platform visibility.
- Supported content localization for Middle East–focused audiences.
- Edited translated material to ensure clarity, tone, and publication standards.
- Assisted editors with checking, increasing publication reliability by 10%.
- Conducted open‑source and public‑record research (news, court records, regulatory filings, sanctions lists, PEP databases) to uncover red flags about people, companies, or projects.
- Verified identities, ownership structures, and reputational risks by cross‑checking multiple sources and assessing source reliability, similar to investigative reporting.
- Analyzed findings to identify financial, legal, ethical, or reputational risks (e.g., litigation, sanctions exposure, adverse media stories) and assign risk levels.
- Wrote concise, structured, and neutral due‑diligence reports for management or compliance teams, highlighting key issues and recommendations in plain language.
Assignment Editor - MBN Digital – Alhurra & Radio Sawa - Virginia, USA
(2014-09 - 2017-12)
- Managed daily news assignments for Arabic digital platforms.
- Coordinated with reporters across regions to cover breaking and scheduled news.
- Increased newsroom efficiency by streamlining assignment workflows.
- Edited incoming reports to meet editorial and broadcast standards.
- Monitored regional developments to prioritize coverage decisions.
- Supported real-time publishing during major political and security events.
Translator & Writer - International Centre for Strategic Studies (ICSS) - Abu Dhabi, UAE (Offsite)
(2016-03 - 2016-09)
- Translated strategic and policy research content from English to Arabic.
- Supported publication of analytical reports on regional security topics.
- Ensured technical accuracy and terminology consistency across documents.
- Assisted researchers by summarizing complex policy materials.
- Met strict deadlines for institutional publications.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive research content.
Reporter & Correspondent - Sky News Arabia - Pakistan
(2011-12 - 2014-08)
- Reported on political, social, and security developments across Pakistan.
- Covered breaking news events live, increasing audience reach by 20%.
- Increased audience reach through timely and factual reporting.
- Conducted interviews with officials, analysts, and local sources.
- Coordinated with newsroom editors for story approvals and broadcasts.
- Maintained compliance with international journalism standards.
Journalist & Office Director - Al Massae (Newspaper) & Najma (Magazine) - Morocco
(2006-09 - 2010-04)
- Directed newsroom operations and supervised editorial staff.
- Managed hiring, task allocation, and daily publication planning.
- Developed editorial calendars and content coverage strategies.
- Improved publication consistency through structured editorial workflows.
- Oversaw branding, media relations, and content quality control.
- Led both print and editorial production cycles.
Political & Social Correspondent - Arabambassador Newspaper - Morocco
(2004-01 - 2004-12)
- Reported on political and social developments across Morocco.
- Conducted interviews and field reporting assignments.
- Produced timely articles aligned with editorial priorities.
- Supported newsroom coverage during major national events.
- Maintained factual accuracy and ethical reporting standards.
- Collaborated with editors to refine story structure.
Correspondent - StopInfos.com - Morocco
(2004-04 - 2004-09)
- Covered social and political news for online publication.
- Filed regular news updates under tight deadlines.
- Supported early digital journalism initiatives.
- Verified sources before publication.
- Assisted editorial teams with research tasks.
- Maintained consistency in reporting tone and quality.
