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Ayush Narayanan

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As seen in: Al Arabiya, CNN Academy, Bangalore Mirror, The Hindu, Al Arabiya English, Khaleej Times, The New Indian Express, Business and Human Rights, Dubai Eye 103.8FM, UAE Business Daily, UAE Industry Times
Covers:  Arts, Automobile, Community, Culture, Current Affairs, Economy, Energy, Entertainment, Environment, Food, Politics, Science, Technology
Doesn't Cover: Fashion, Religion
Journalist | Producer || The Riyal Deal & W News || ayush.narayanan@alarabiya.net || 'my thoughts, picked'

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Ayush Narayanan’s Biography

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I have been a journalist for over six years, with more than four years in leading newsrooms, including Al Arabiya English, the ARN News Center, The Hindu, and The New Indian Express.

At Al Arabiya English, I produce The Riyal Deal business show.

I have been based in the Middle East for over two decades. Don't hesitate to hit connect. I'm not one to decline a chance to grab a cup of coffee and engage in conversation. If you have a story to share, even better :)

Ayush Narayanan’s Journalist Portfolio

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Drones take center stage at Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show in Riyadh

Drones take center stage at Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show in Riyadh

Drones, primarily defense but many commercial, were showcased in plenty by most exhibitors at the World Defen…

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Rally Jameel: Exclusive look into Saudi Arabia's women-only motorsport event

Rally Jameel: Exclusive look into Saudi Arabia's women-only motorsport event

As one of Saudi Arabia's first women-only motorsports events takes place in the Kingdom, Al Arabiya English s…

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'I have no political ambitions as of now,' says Anupam Kher in chat with t

'I have no political ambitions as of now,' says Anupam Kher in chat with t

Versatility is Anupam Kher's middle name, and no, we aren't just talking about his roles in films. The doting…

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Driverless trucks in Saudi Arabia: HUMAIN, Applied Intuition partner on physical AI

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By Ayush Narayanan Verified
| Al Arabiya English Verified
. . . . Driverless trucks in Saudi Arabia: HUMAIN, Applied Intuition partner on physical AI share close URL Copied Qasar Younis, the co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, joins Tom Burges Watson on The Riyal Deal at LEAP in Riyadh to discuss the company’s partnership with HUMAIN.
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Syria at LEAP: Post-Assad comeback story through lens of founders building a nation

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By Ayush Narayanan Verified
| Al Arabiya English Verified
Tom Burges Watson on The Riyal Deal brings together seven founders from Syria, on the sidelines of LEAP in Riyadh. Syria is a special guest of Saudi Arabia, and has a dedicated pavilion for the first time at the event. The founders joining Al Arabiya English trace the downfall of country’s economy during the Assad regime, and describe how it's being rebuilt in real time under the new government.
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Growing up with Vision 2030: Saudi Gen Z speaks

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By Ayush Narayanan Verified
| Al Arabiya English Verified
. . . . Growing up with Vision 2030: Saudi Gen Z speaks share close URL Copied Linda Al-Faisal is Saudi Arabia’s youngest media ambassador and host of the Linda & Vision 2030 podcast, where she interviews people shaping the Kingdom’s transformation. In this special edition of The Riyal Deal, Linda tells Tom Burges Watson what Vision 2030 looks like through the eyes of her generation — from Diriyah and Qiddiya to the opportunities she sees in AI and technology.
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How is social media changing news?

It's vastly reducing the gatekeeping prowess of the mainstream media - for better and for worse

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

MacKenzie McHale from The Newsroom

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email, unless its a story that will change the world, then call.