Nour Samaha

Nour Samaha is an accomplished journalist, researcher, and analyst with extensive experience in Middle Eastern affairs. From December 2014 to September 2019, Nour worked as a self-employed professional, serving as a Visiting Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, focusing on Syria, Lebanon, and Israel-Palestine. Subsequent positions include an Analyst role at Eurasia Group and an Online Journalist at Al Jazeera English, where Nour provided in-depth coverage of regional conflicts and political issues. Additionally, Nour has held editorial and management roles in various media outlets, including Managing Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper and an integral role in launching The National. Currently, Nour leads the Geopolitical Intelligence Team for EMEA at Meta while continuing to demonstrate a strong commitment to reporting and analysis in the field of international affairs, supported by a Master's degree from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree from The University of Manchester.