Raouf Shabayek

Current

Editor-in-Chief at RMS

Past

Owner at Shabayek Blog
Assisting Editor at SPMS
Business Development Executive at Cellucom

Editor at DIT

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Education

Alexandria University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Writing and Editing

Raouf Shabayek’s Summary

I have worked for many technical magazines in Dubai, Emirates, writing in both Arabic and English language, garnering a vast experience in technical writing, varying from electronic gadgets, mobile phones, to videogames.

I also run an Arabic Entrepreneurial Blog (blog.shabayek.com) to talk about: Startups, e/Marketing for the SMB, Sales, Advertising techniques. I also interview entrepreneurs, review books, and write motivational essays. My blog is considered among the best Arabic blogs on the internet.

To date, I’ve published five books in Arabic:
1- The Newer Translation for The Art of War,
2- 25 Success Stories,
3- Best Success Quotes,
4- Publish Your Book Yourself with Lulu.com
5- Marketing for All
Moreover, I can help you publish your book(s) on Lulu.com, send me the text, and I'll take care of the rest, for a little premium.

Raouf Shabayek’s Specialties:

Writing, SMB Marketing, SMB Advertising, Self-Publishing, Book Authoring.

Raouf Shabayek’s Experience

Editor-in-Chief

RMS

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Software industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

As i2 company (Itsalat Intl.) is considered one of the major mobile phones distributor in over 22 countries in the Middleast and Africa, starting from KSA with an HQ in Emirates, i2 wanted to initiate a magazine in Arabic, that would enhance the Arabian user experience with his/her mobile phone, and so wanted to provide the Arabian readership with a monthly magazine to make it happen. I'm privileged to be under the helm, making this vision come true.

My duties vary from:
- Writing about international and local markets’ news and events.
- Reviewing mobile phones and accessories, citing their Pros & Cons.
- Preparing stories and special features about major ongoing events.
- Interviewing key industry personnels.
- Managing freelancers and content providers for each issue.
Owner

Shabayek Blog

(Writing and Editing industry)

2005 — 2009 (4 years )
Assisting Editor

SPMS

(Publishing industry)

December 2004 — October 2006 (1 year 11 months)

During my tenure at SPMS, I've contributed to TAG Magazine (A/E), Business in Depth Magazine, and CNBC Arabia Magazine (A/E)

My duties varied from:
- Writing about the latest IT products.
- Covering local market’s news and activities.
- Reviewing consumer electronics products.
- Translating articles to/from Arabic from/to English
Business Development Executive

Cellucom

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Telecommunications industry)

2002 — 2005 (3 years )

Started on a project to produce a PC game meant for the Middle East gamers, then moved on to the mobile phone content provider and loyalty club, named UCLub, started by Cellucom, a major mobile phones vendor in the Middle East.
Editor

DIT

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

September 2001 — April 2003 (1 year 8 months)

Follow up on Press Releases and write Arabic technical articles covering events happening in the region.
Interview key persons in the IT industry field.
Translate English technical articles to Arabic.