Hello, I'm Jamil Nahra

Media Director · Trainer · Strategic Communications Expert

I bridge cultures and help organisations communicate with the Arab world. With 15+ years of experience spanning Europe and the Gulf, I turn complex narratives into compelling stories.

Jamil Nahra

Jamil Nahra

Media & Communications

📍 Barcelona, Spain

About Me

A bilingual media director connecting Gulf decision-makers with Catalan and Spanish markets.

Bridging Cultures Through Strategic Communication

With over fifteen years of hands-on experience in economic journalism, institutional communication, and multilingual digital publishing, I have built a career at the intersection of media, business, and public affairs.

I founded Catalunya en Arab — the leading Arabic-language media platform covering Catalonia and Spain's economy, investment, and real estate for Gulf and Middle East decision-makers.

My work spans corporate communications for major entities like Musanada and Etihad Airways, government communications with Emirates Identity Authority, and producing 100+ cultural and corporate events across Europe and the Middle East.

15+ Years Experience
100+ Events Produced
5 Languages
2 Books Published

What I Do

Strategic communications solutions tailored for organisations operating between Europe and the Arab world.

Catalunya en Arab

Media & Editorial

Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Catalunya en Arab. Economic and business coverage spanning Europe and the Middle East. Official media partnerships with international cultural festivals.

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Training & Consulting

Corporate trainer with expertise in procurement, strategic communications, AI strategy, and leadership. Delivering workshops and executive programs across Europe and the Gulf.

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Events & Project Management

End-to-end production of 100+ events including corporate conferences, cultural evenings, and executive workshops. From concept development to on-the-ground execution.

Professional Journey

A career built across government, corporate, media, and cultural sectors.

2022 – Present
Catalunya en Arab

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Catalunya en Arab
Arabic-language digital media platform connecting Gulf investors with Catalan markets. Official media partner for Barzakh Creative Music Lab III in Berlin.
2019 – 2021
SUNBOW

Co-Founder & General Manager

SUNBOW Art Lounge, Barcelona
Cultural and arts venue in Barcelona. Oversaw PR, media relations, brand strategy, and cultural event management.
2015 – 2018
مساندة

Corporate Communications & PR Manager

مساندة، أبوظبي
Led communications for major public-sector infrastructure projects. Directed integrated strategies with economic and business press.
2014 – 2015
دار الصدى

Head of Press & Media Department

Dar Al Sada
Led digital content strategy and publishing operations across the Arabic-language digital media landscape.
2011 – 2014
EIDA

Head of Training & Events / Internal Communications

Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA)
Led internal communications for a bilingual federal entity. Managed high-level conferences and executive training programs.
2008 – 2009
Etihad

Corporate Communications Manager / Senior Editor

Etihad Airways
Produced editorial and corporate content across business, policy, science, and current-affairs desks for a major aviation group.

Cultural Partnerships

Building bridges between cultures through media and creative collaboration.

Barzakh Creative Music Lab III — Berlin 2026

The signing of this memorandum on the sidelines of the Barzakh Creative Music Lab festival marks a growing shift in the nature of Arab cultural work in Europe — from individual and scattered initiatives to institutional partnerships spanning cities and borders. This geographical expansion, from Damascus to Berlin, Prague, Paris, and Barcelona, reflects a trend toward building a more interconnected Arab cultural space that integrates artistic production, community work, and media engagement.

Publications

Literary works exploring themes of identity, culture, and human connection.

باع الهوى
Novel

Baee Al Hawa

Dar Al Ain Publishing

2015 Buy on Neelwafurat →
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Short Stories

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Dar El Hewar Publishing

2011 Buy on Neelwafurat →

Get In Touch

Based in Barcelona, working across Europe and the Middle East.

Let's Work Together

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Location

Barcelona, Spain

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