Senior Journalist |Corporate Communications & Media Strategist | Marketing Analyst | Storytelling Expert | Oil and Gas
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Youth editor in Sudan
How is social media changing news?
Social media has fundamentally changed the speed and distribution of news. It allows journalists to reach audiences directly and in real time, but it has also increased pressure to publish quickly and made verification more important than ever. Platforms like X have become essential for tracking breaking developments, especially in energy markets and geopolitics, while also amplifying both accurate reporting and misinformation.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means seeking the truth, asking difficult questions, and providing the public with accurate information so they can make informed decisions. Journalism is a responsibility more than a profession — it requires integrity, persistence, and a commitment to serving the audience rather than any agenda.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer clear, concise email pitches that get straight to the point. Include the key facts, why the story is timely, any exclusive data or access you can offer, and a clear news angle — especially if it relates to energy, oil & gas, geopolitics, or Qatar–Canada relations.
What's your favorite social network?
X and Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Editors and producers at major international outlets covering energy, oil & gas, and geopolitics — particularly Al Jazeera, Reuters, Bloomberg, CBC, and specialized energy publications. I’d also welcome more engagement from policymakers and analysts focused on Qatar–Canada and Gulf–North America relations.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Master the fundamentals first — accuracy, clarity, and persistence. Learn one specialized beat deeply instead of trying to cover everything. Build real expertise, whether it’s energy, geopolitics, or another field, and never stop verifying your information. In today’s fast media environment, credibility is still the most valuable currency a journalist can have.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I regularly follow Al Jazeera, Reuters, and Bloomberg for international and energy coverage. For more specialized insight, I also read publications focused on oil, gas, and Gulf energy markets.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That energy and oil & gas reporting is purely about numbers, prices, and technical data. In reality, it is deeply tied to geopolitics, diplomacy, climate policy, and the economic and social realities of both producing and consuming countries — especially in the relationship between the Gulf and North America.
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