The leadership behind The Gulf Observer
Our management team brings together experience in international affairs, diplomacy, media management and cross-border cooperation. Together they guide the publication’s editorial standards, its partnerships and its coverage of the Gulf, the Middle East, Africa and the wider world.
Ms. Fatima Tuz Zehra
President, The Gulf Observer Research Forum
Ms. Fatima Tuz Zehra is the Editor-in-Chief of The Gulf Observer and President of The Gulf Observer Research Forum. She sets the publication’s editorial direction and upholds its commitment to credible, balanced and consequential journalism, drawing on extensive experience in international affairs, media management and strategic communications.
She oversees the publication’s coverage of global diplomacy, business, culture and current affairs. Under her editorial leadership, The Gulf Observer has broadened its international reach through rigorous reporting and partnerships with leading institutions and global events. She is a committed advocate of cross-cultural dialogue, media excellence and informed public discourse.
- Editorial leadership
- International affairs
- Strategic communications
Ms. Botakoz Polat
Director, EUReflect
Ms. Botakoz Polat is the Director of EUReflect, the Belgium-based media platform, and Director of International Projects at The Gulf Observer, where she leads global partnerships, strategic collaborations and cross-border media initiatives. Her background spans international relations, cultural diplomacy and project management.
She coordinates multinational media collaborations, international conferences and cultural initiatives that foster dialogue, innovation and mutual understanding. Her work has been central to expanding the publication’s global network and institutional engagement, and to strengthening its standing as a platform for international cooperation and responsible journalism.
- Global partnerships
- Cultural diplomacy
- International conferences
Mr. Omer Iqbal
Mr. Omer Iqbal is The Gulf Observer’s Advisor for the Middle East and Africa, providing strategic guidance on regional affairs, diplomacy and geopolitical developments. He brings extensive experience in international relations, media engagement and cross-regional cooperation.
He builds and sustains the publication’s relationships with diplomatic missions, international organisations and media institutions across both regions. His insight strengthens The Gulf Observer’s coverage of the Middle East and Africa, and its commitment to perceptive analysis and credible reporting on issues of regional and global significance.
- Regional affairs
- Diplomatic engagement
- Geopolitical analysis
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