Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is an experienced journalist and editor currently serving as the (Eind)redacteur at de Kanttekening since December 2023, focusing on issues related to the Middle East, migration, and multicultural society. Previously, van Leijen was the Editor-in-Chief of Railfreight.com under ProMedia Group from August 2017 to November 2023, and worked as a freelance journalist for Schiedam24 and AD Haagsche Courant in 2016. Notable earlier roles include a PR Officer position at Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers and a reporter for Emirates 24|7 in Dubai, where van Leijen specialized in transportation, immigration, and emergency reporting. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Middle East Studies from Radboud University and a Bachelor’s degree in Persian Language and Culture from the University of Leiden.