Contributor guidelines & editorial terms
The New Arab, a publication of Alaraby Aljadeed Limited, is a London-based global news platform. We welcome pitches for our Opinion, Analysis, Features, and Investigations desks.
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Before submitting, we strongly encourage prospective contributors to familiarise themselves with our published work to understand our tone, editorial priorities, and audience expectations.
Editorial vision & audience
Who we reach
Our readership is diverse and influential, including:
- Policymakers and academics seeking rigorous, evidence-based analysis.
- Civil society leaders and journalists looking for on-the-ground reportage.
- Younger global audiences interested in identity, social justice, and digital culture.
What we publish
We cover the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, its global diaspora communities, and the international forces—political, economic, and social—that shape the region. We prioritize journalism that is rigorous, accessible, and internationally relevant.
Core subject areas
- Politics & political economy: Macro-trends, policy shifts, and economic drivers.
- Conflict & diplomacy: Regional security, international relations, and peace-building.
- Social justice & human rights: Advocacy, legal shifts, and grassroots movements.
- Culture, literature, & the arts: Film and book reviews, artist profiles, and cultural shifts.
- Society, identity, & diaspora: Stories of displacement, community building, and heritage.
- Environment, health, & science: Climate change, public health crises, and innovation.
- Media, technology, & digital culture: The impact of the digital age on the Arab world.
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Note: We do not publish narrowly local stories unless they carry clear regional or international significance. We do not publish fiction or poetry.
Article types & specifications
| Category | Length | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | 800–1,000 words | Informed commentary with a clear, original argument. We prioritise analytical depth over reactive commentary. |
| Analysis | 1,000–1,200 words | Explaining events or policy shifts in structured prose. May include forecasting grounded in evidence. |
| Features | 800–1,200 words | Reported or narrative-driven pieces on culture, society, and the arts. Includes interviews and essays. |
| In-depth | 1,000–1,200 words | Detailed reportage 'on the ground' requiring deep context and vivid detail. |
| Investigations | 1,200–2,500+ words | Original reporting uncovering new information. Must include documentary evidence and clear methodology. |
Strict disclosure: The New Arab values original human thought. Use of AI to generate text, translations, or data analysis must be disclosed at the point of pitching.
Penalty for Non-Disclosure: Submitting content with undisclosed AI-generated text is a material breach of contract. We reserve the right to reject the content immediately and withhold all payments (including kill fees). We reserve the right to use detection tools to ensure integrity.
Ownership: Upon acceptance and payment, Alaraby Aljadeed Limited owns all intellectual property rights. This includes a present assignment of future copyright across all media platforms (website, YouTube, Facebook, etc.).
Exclusivity: We do not publish work that has appeared elsewhere, including personal blogs or social media, except in cases of formal institutional partnerships.
Republication: We do not operate under a Creative Commons license. You may not republish the piece elsewhere without express written permission from the relevant editor.
We welcome constructive, respectful responses to articles. Please adhere to these strict guidelines:
- Length: Submissions must be between 200–400 words.
- Relevance: Letters must respond directly to central arguments of a recently published article (past 7 days).
- Identification: State your full name, title, and affiliation (where relevant).
- Transparency: Disclose any relevant conflicts of interest.
- Tone: Maintain a respectful tone. No offensive language, personal attacks, or libellous statements.
- AI clause: Submissions clearly identified as AI-generated will not be accepted.
- Status: Letters are unpaid. Anonymity is at editorial discretion but identity must be verified.
- Process: We only contact authors of accepted letters. We aim to publish within one week.
Payment: Published pieces are paid. Higher rates for complex investigations.
Kill fee: A fee is paid if a commissioned piece is rejected, unless the rejection is due to a breach of the brief, failure to meet deadlines, or undisclosed use of AI.
Terms: Payment within 30 days of the end of the month upon receipt of a valid tax invoice. We do not pay for expenses unless agreed in writing.
For opinion, analysis, and features: Email submissions@newarab.com with a headline, 150-300 word pitch, expertise, and 2-3 links.
For investigations: Complete our Dedicated Investigations Form with methodology, timeline, and budget.
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