Forbes Middle East
Layan Abo Shkier is an Editor and Researcher at Forbes Middle East, where responsibilities include writing for the magazine's cover and interviewing influential business leaders for various media formats. Layan also hosts and produces the podcast "The Under 30 Chit-Chat with Layan." Previous experience includes roles such as Research Reporter and Researcher at Forbes Middle East, Editorial Intern at Sekka, and Script Writer for CNN Arabic’s “Asl w Fasl” segment. Additionally, Layan served as a Research Assistant at the Family Business Chair at the American University of Sharjah, contributing to published research. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication - Journalism and a Minor in Performing Arts - Theatre from the American University of Sharjah.
Forbes Middle East
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Forbes Middle East is a licensed edition of Forbes Media, a global media company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles. Forbes Middle East is published once a month in Arabic and English by Arab Publisher House, and includes forbesmiddleeast.com, as well as special editions. Forbes Middle East extends the Forbes brand of journalism across the Arab world. It sets the pace for preemptive business journalism, by uncovering trends and anticipating business opportunities; and publishes original lists that adhere to methodologies set by Forbes Media. Its journalism attracts a readership of business leaders, investors, and government officials who are united in their belief of free enterprise.