Samar Khouri

About

I'm a reporter at Forbes Middle East, covering culture and lifestyle and everything in between. I've interviewed the likes of 30 Under 30 listees Jad Hobeika and Faouzia, The Weeknd’s manager Wassim “SAL” Slaiby, UAE’s first female filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, K-pop groups ENHYPEN and ATEEZ, among others. I'm also responsible for overseeing newsletters and leading the weekend content strategy. My work has appeared in The Citizen, Khaleej Times, and Gulf News. I've also been a guest speaker on CNN, Dubai Eye 10.3.8, and The Insider Bil Arabi. I am also the founder and editor-in-chief of Yalla KPOP! a website dedicated to Korean entertainment and culture, with a MENA twist. It's the first of its kind in the region.My expertise in K-pop has also led me to have my own column, titled 'K-Pop Corner', at Gulf News tabloid! where I've broken exclusive stories and conducted interviews with high-profile acts.