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36 freelance gigs for MENA and remote media freelancers
We have a solid mix of those in the region and further afield
Hi all! I’m happy to be back after a much‑needed July reset; I’m diving into the roundups with fresh energy. If you're working through the summer, I hope you find this week’s ed...
7 tips on freelance negotiations from a procurement expert in Dubai
I spoke to Sam Achampong, a regional director for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, about how we can get the most out of our freelance contracts
It’s the question I get asked the most: “What should I charge for this job?”...
34 freelance job opportunities for MENA and remote freelancers
Plenty for writers, videographers, marketers and more, whether you're in the region or elsewhere in the world
For those of you working through summer, here’s the latest jobs round-up from Desert Prose, which is suitable and relevant to any...
Keeping Tabs #62: A lot of talk about AI and content creation
This is not AI. This is me kayaking in Wales. Photo: My auntie
I’m still on holiday this week – I spent the weekend in Pembrokeshire, Wales, at a rather strange resort that resembled some kind of countryside theme park – so I haven’t been...
26 freelance job opportunities for remote media pros in the Middle East and beyond
There are plenty of opportunities for English and Arabic speakers, including social media roles, writing gigs, editing, proofreading, marketing, and more
I’m currently in the sunny UK, where the weather has been glorious in comparison to t...
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A freelance journalist and editor, worked and written for The National, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Time Out, GQ and more ✍️. I'm trying to build a freelance community within the Middle East's media industry \ud83e\udd13
I write to understand: the world, myself, and the spaces in between. My work is heartfelt, honest, and always open to deeper dialogue. It may or may not resonate with everyone, but every word — penned with intention.
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