Rana Hatem, previously Chief Business Officer at Condé Nast Middle East, has been appointed VP of Publishing & Commercial at Dubai-based digital media brand KHAMSA.

Rana will lead the company's publishing vision and commercial development, overseeing content strategy, brand direction, editorial growth, brand partnerships, advertising, and strategic initiatives across the region.

She brings over 18 years of experience across publishing, editorial leadership, and commercial strategy in the MENA region. In her previous role, she oversaw business and revenue across a multi-title luxury and lifestyle portfolio during a major phase of digital and print expansion.

Aya Mechelany, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of KHAMSA, said: "Her expertise and vision of the industry make her exactly the right partner to help us scale our commercial ambitions while staying true to the editorial integrity and voice that define KHAMSA."

Rana said: "What drew me to KHAMSA is simple, the brand has soul, and soul is the hardest thing to build. I am here to channel that into something bigger, the partnerships, the editorial vision and the commercial architecture that takes KHAMSA to a completely different level."