10 Facts About Reem Khalifa

Reem Abdul Rahman Khalifa is a Bahraini writer, journalist, and human rights activist.

Reem Khalifa helped launch the Bahraini newspaper, Al-Wasat before moving on to work as a reporter for the Associated Press in Manama.

Reem Khalifa used to write a daily opinion column for Al-Wasat and a weekly column for the Qatarii newspaper, Al Raya.

Reem Khalifa was born in Kuwait, studied in local schools, and continued her studies in Bahrain until she moved to the United Kingdom to complete her university education.

Reem Khalifa earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Webster University London Branch in 1996, followed by a Master of Arts in Diplomatic Relations from the University of Westminster in London.

Reem Khalifa's career began with an internship at Asharq Al-Awsat in London, where she worked for The Majalla and Hia magazines from October 1997 to April 1998.

Reem Khalifa moved to From March 2000 to April 2002, she was political editor for Al Khaleej, while serving as Manama correspondent for the magazine Monte Carlo until mid-2003.

Reem Khalifa co-founded the international news bureau at Al-Wasat in 2002, where she specializes in diplomatic coverage, investigative reporting, and interviews with prominent Arab and international politicians.

Reem Khalifa covered area conferences such as the Arab League and Gulf Cooperation Council for Bahraini, Arab, and international outlets.

Reem Khalifa covered the Arab Spring, including the Bahraini uprising of 2011.