Ban is a podcast producer at The National in Abu Dhabi. She's an audio-first journalist with a career in podcast production, radio and news reporting. She produces Middle East-centric stories, covering current affairs, arts and culture and more. Ban holds an MA in multimedia broadcast journalism and a BA in news-editorial journalism.
Articles
TrendingIsrael ends Gaza ceasefire and lawyers tackle war crimes against Palestinians
Ban Barkawi gives a round-up of today’s top stories
Trending Middle EastMarch 19, 2025
TrendingSyria clashes with Hezbollah and donor conference in Brussels
Ban Barkawi gives a round-up of today’s top stories
Trending Middle EastMarch 18, 2025
TrendingUS strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talks
Ban Barkawi gives a round-up of today’s top stories
Trending Middle EastMarch 17, 2025
TrendingIran talks in China and Syria's constitutional declaration
Ban Barkawi gives a round-up of today’s top stories
Trending Middle EastMarch 14, 2025
TrendingTension over Tehran's nuclear programme and Lebanon-Israel border row
Ban Barkawi gives a round-up of today’s top stories
Trending Middle EastMarch 13, 2025
TrendingUS-Ukraine talks in Jeddah and Syria's breakthrough deal with SDF
Ban Barkawi gives a round-up of today’s top stories
Trending Middle EastMarch 12, 2025
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