Forbes Arabia appoints new Editor-in-Chief

Al-Hattlan has an extensive journalism background in both the American and Saudi media fields, and has worked as a consultant to numerous international media organizations. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, Al-Hattlan published op-ed articles in American outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today. He also wrote a weekly column for the Saudi daily Al Watan on political, social, and economic affairs in the Arab world. Al-Hattlan believes that "good journalism is an essential force for positive change in the Arab world."

After earning a degree in journalism from King Saud University in Riyadh and reporting from Afghanistan, Iraq, and the United States, Al-Hattlan completed his graduate education in several US universities including Georgetown, Howard and Harvard. In 2000-2001, he was awarded a Nieman Fellowship in journalism at Harvard University.

Al-Hattlan regards his new position as "a golden opportunity" in his journalistic career, particularly in that the focus of Forbes Arabia will entail coverage of significant and creative business idea as well as economic developments in his region.

Launched in Dubai in May 2004, Forbes Arabia extends the Forbes brand of journalism across the Middle East. Published monthly from Dubai, Forbes Arabia sets the pace for predictive, preemptive business journalism across the Middle East. By uncovering trends and anticipating opportunities in the regional marketplace, each monthly issue brings top executives information critical to their success—in their own language. Forbes Arabia had been edited under the direction of Managing Editor Rasha Owais, recently named "Best Woman Media Professional" at Datamatix's fourth annual Middle East Women's Achievement Awards in Dubai, UAE.