The Wall Street Journal is looking for a Middle East correspondent to cover the intersection of business and politics in the region—everything from AI in the UAE to megaprojects in Saudi Arabia to deals cut by President Trump’s family and friends.



For the ambitious, the region’s Persian Gulf states offer gushers of money and governments eager to win influence, gain leverage and get things done. We’re looking for a skilled reporter and writer able to uncover and explain the deals and trends that define where money is flowing and to what end. That means sourcing among governments and industry alike, and having the confidence and savvy to analyze and understand the ins and outs of business dealings.



As part of the Journal’s Middle East team, you would also help shoulder the responsibility of broad coverage of this unpredictable and important region. You would contribute to our coverage of the Middle East’s many ongoing conflicts, help staff major even...