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Yara Bayoumy’s Biography

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A Reuters journalist currently based in Dubai, covering politics and security in the region. Previously based in Nairobi and Beirut, with assignments in Bahrain, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and South Sudan.

Yara Bayoumy’s Journalist Portfolio

Somalia, allies batter al Shabaab, but gains may be fragile

Somalia, allies batter al Shabaab, but gains may be fragile

The inscription, along with a white column by the beach where al Shabaab held public executions, is one of th…

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Insight: Young Sudan activists push revolt against odds

Insight: Young Sudan activists push revolt against odds

The calls for democracy heard across Arab capitals - toppling autocratic leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and…

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The New York Times' new Iran correspondent - Editor and Publisher

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By Phil Pan, Adrienne Carter Verified, Yara Bayoumy Verified
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Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:46 am The Middle East has undergone seismic change over the past two years, and at every turn, our journalists have risen to the occasion. As the region enters another critical chapter, we are strengthening our ranks with a big hire: Yeganeh Torbati, whose work at The Washington Post we have long admired, is our new Iran correspondent.
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The New York Times: International’s next bureau chief for Iran and Iraq - Editor and Publisher

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By Phil Pan, Adrienne Carter Verified, Yara Bayoumy Verified, Marjorie Olster Verified
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Posted Thursday, September 11, 2025 11:26 am We are excited to announce that Erika Solomon will be our next bureau chief for Iran and Iraq. This is a complex and critical new beat, covering two important countries experiencing major change, both with dynamic populations and rich histories. Iran faces challenges at home and abroad after suffering devastating setbacks since the Oct. 7 attacks, including the 12-day war with Israel three months ago.
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The New York Times hires new reporter in Gulf Bureau - Editor and Publisher

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By Phil Pan, Adrienne Carter Verified, Yara Bayoumy Verified, Marjorie Olster Verified
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We are excited to announce that a new reporter, Ismaeel Naar, is joining the Gulf bureau, helping us expand our coverage of a region that has grown exponentially in wealth and power over the past two decades. Ismaeel, a Bahraini journalist who has reported from a dozen countries across the Middle East, will be based in Dubai, giving us a crucial foothold in the United Arab Emirates.
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