Nour Ibrahim

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United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Social Media Journalist at The National

2025-2026

Nour Ibrahim is a Social Media Journalist and was previously part of the The National’s 2024 graduate programme. She is passionate about uncovering the UAE’s hidden stories and sharing them with the world. A recipient of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarship at NYU, where she studied writing and public speaking, Nour holds a double major in mass communication and political science from UAE University. She has also worked with Amazon, Salama bint Hamdan Foundation and the Hult Prize Foundation.

Topic

Nour plans to explore how young people in the UAE are turning to generative AI tools such as chatbot companions and AI-powered journaling apps for mental health support. The project will take the form of a podcast series, with each episode recorded on video and shared across multiple platforms. it will blend real stories, expert insight and ethical reflections in a format that is conversational and accessible.