Tarek Mishkhas appointed deputy editor-in-chief of Arab News

Arab News on Monday announced the appointment of accomplished Saudi journalist Tarek Mishkhas as deputy editor-in-chief of the paper. He will be based at the newspaper’s Riyadh headquarters.

“We at Arab News are extremely delighted to welcome Tarek Mishkhas back into the fold,” said Editor-in- Chief Faisal J. Abbas.

“His unique and long experience will be utilized in a wide array of tasks and responsibilities.”

Until recently, Mishkhas worked as the editor of Saudi Research and Marketing Group sister publications Malayalam News and Urdu News.

He also previously served as the deputy editor of Arab News between 1994 and 1999.

He holds a journalism diploma from the prestigious Thomson Foundation.

Throughout his career, Mishkhas has been honored with multiple journalism awards. Mishkhas said he is looking forward to assuming his new role and responsibilities.

“I am delighted to return to Arab News at this exciting time of transformation and expansion,” he said.

“I look forward to working with the team under the leadership of the editor-in-chief and supporting them in any way possible.”

Arab News also announced promoting both Senior Managing Editor Hani Hazaimeh and Head of Operations Arkan Shaker Al-Adnani to the position of assistant editor-in-chief.

Established in 1975, Arab News has been the voice of a changing region for over four decades.

It provides millions of English readers worldwide with reliable news and insightful views on the Middle East.

It has a large network of reporters and contributors around the world, as well as bureaus in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, London and Islamabad.