Faisal J. Abbas is the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News and a multi-award-winning journalist recognized for advancing understanding between the Arab world and the West. He is also an author, columnist, member of Al Arabiya’s editorial board, and deputy chairman of the Saudi Journalists Association.

A journalist for more than 20 years, Abbas has written for Semafor, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, The Huffington Post, and Asharq Al-Awsat. His bestselling book, Anecdotes of an Arab Anglophile, reflects his long-standing commitment to cultural bridge-building.