Tuesday, 17 November 2026
A single morning session.
Live Q&A · Dubai
A morning of insight & access.
You’re invited to a live Q&A with Parminder Bahra, Executive Editor, and James Drummond, Editor-in-Chief at AGBI.
We’ll discuss how AGBI has approached reporting of the current crisis, the themes it sees shaping the Gulf in the coming months, its editorial focus for 2027, the stories the team is especially keen to hear about, and how PR professionals can best pitch to the newsroom.
Date
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Arrival
From 8:00 AM · Registration & networking
Event
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre
LIVE
17.11.26
In conversation with
AGBI
Gulf outlook · Editorial priorities · Media pitching
Dubai Knowledge Park
Arrival 08:00 · Event 09:00—10:00
About the session
Go beyond the headlines.
This live session offers a direct look at the thinking behind AGBI’s editorial coverage and the issues expected to shape the Gulf over the coming months.
The conversation will also look ahead to 2027 and give PR professionals a clearer understanding of the stories, themes and approaches that are most relevant to the editorial team.
The session will conclude with audience questions and networking. Refreshments will be provided. Public parking is available but limited. We strongly suggest you use public transport to reach this event.
Meet the speakers
Parminder Bahra
Executive Editor · Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI)
Parminder Bahra is Executive Editor at Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) in Dubai, where he oversees editorial content and standards, as well as video and multimedia output across business, finance, technology, cryptocurrencies, video features and commercial editorial projects.
A senior newsroom leader with extensive experience across written and multimedia journalism, he has held editorial roles at The Wall Street Journal, The Times of London and the Financial Times, including Executive Editor, Head of Video and Executive Producer.
He has also led content and science communications for an international ocean sustainability NGO.
Also joining the conversation
James Drummond
Editor-in-Chief · Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI)
An Arabic speaker, the British national’s wide experience in the region includes roles as a former hedge fund correspondent and news editor in the Gulf for the Financial Times, as well as FT correspondent in Cairo and Baghdad, where he covered the aftermath of the US-led invasion.
Oxford-educated Drummond is a qualified chartered accountant and anti-money laundering specialist, and has also led geopolitical risk analysis for a number of global banking and corporate institutions.
Event details
From 8:00 AM
Registration & networking before the session.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Live Q&A session.
Lecture Theatre
Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre, Block 1, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai.
What you’ll take away
Useful insight for better media conversations.
Current Gulf themes
Hear how the newsroom is viewing the issues and themes shaping the Gulf over the coming months.
2027 editorial focus
Understand the areas and stories the team is particularly interested in hearing about.
More relevant pitches
Learn how PR professionals can make their approaches clearer, more useful and better aligned with the newsroom.
Direct access
Put your questions directly to the speakers and continue the conversation during networking.
Registration
Reserve your place.
Join us at the Lecture Theatre, Dubai Knowledge Park for a focused morning of editorial insight, audience questions and networking.
Date
17 November 2026
Arrival
From 8:00 AM · Registration & networking
Event
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre, Block 1
Important registration information
Advance registration is essential.
The capacity at this venue is limited and registration in advance is essential. We anticipate high demand, so we ask that a maximum of three attendees from each company or agency register.
Please note: for security reasons we need to confirm attendance on the day, so it is essential that you let us know in advance if you cannot attend.
Location
Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre.
The event will take place in the Lecture Theatre at Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre, Block 1, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai, UAE.
Getting here
Public parking is available but limited. We strongly suggest you use public transport to reach this event.
Attendees may park on the opposite side of the venue in the designated public parking area. The first hour is free, and thereafter charges apply at AED 5 for every two hours.
Event venue
Lecture Theatre
Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre
Block 1, Al Sufouh 2
Dubai, United Arab Emirates