Layan Abo Shkier

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.