Meet the Media

 

Get in a room with working journalists and learn exactly how to pitch your business for press coverage.

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Farina, Address Beach Resort, JBR
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About the Event

Three working journalists. Two hours.

A completely honest conversation about what makes them open a pitch, what makes them delete it, and how to get your business the coverage it deserves.

You will leave knowing how to position your story, who to approach, and what to say. Practical, direct, and immediately useful.

Meet the Journalists

Katy Gillett

Katy Gillett

The National - Condé Nast Traveller - British Vogue

Nearly 20 years across UK and Middle East media. Former Head of Arts and Lifestyle at The National and Managing Group Editor at Time Out GCC.

Justin Harper

Justin Harper

CEO Middle East - FT Business - BBC

Editor of CEO Middle East and writer for Arabian Business. Previously FT Business, the Daily Mail, The Telegraph, and the BBC.

Asma Ali Zain

Asma Ali Zain

The Gulf Pulse - Khaleej Times - The National

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Gulf Pulse. Over two decades in UAE media, previously at Khaleej Times, The National, and Arab News.

What's included

 

Practical insight into how media decisions are made

 

Audience Q&A with the journalists

 

Networking

 

Complimentary tea and coffee

Open to women and men. You are welcome to attend yourself or send a team member who handles media, communications, or marketing.

No PR agency needed

Most businesses never get press coverage - not because they are not interesting enough, but because they do not know how to pitch. This is the session that changes that.

Ready to get in the room?

Places are limited. Book now to secure yours.

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AED 350 per person | *Members - login to get your discounted rate