Contributor Guidelines
Write for Executive Speaks — here's what we look for and how to pitch.
Pitch
Send a 3–5 sentence pitch with your angle and links to previous work.
Green Light
We respond to successful pitches within five business days with a brief.
Write & Edit
You draft 700–1,200 words; our editors work with you on the final piece.
Publish
Your story goes live with a byline and a link to your author page.
What We Publish
We accept original reporting, expert analysis and first-person insight relevant to business in Dubai and the Gulf — across our core topics: business, startups, marketing, healthcare, IT, real estate, crypto, lifestyle, legal, and gaming & VFX.
What We Look For
Strong pitches share three things: a clear angle our readers haven't seen, genuine expertise or original information, and practical relevance to people doing business in the region. Self-promotional content, thinly veiled advertorials and previously published material are not accepted — if you want to promote a product or service, see our advertising options instead.
Editorial Standards
All submissions are edited for clarity, accuracy and style, and must comply with our Editorial Policy. Claims must be verifiable and sources disclosed. You must disclose any financial or personal interest in companies or products mentioned. AI-generated submissions presented as original human work will be rejected.
Rights & Attribution
By submitting, you confirm the work is your own and grant Executive Speaks the right to publish, edit and distribute it across our platforms. Contributors receive a byline and author page. We do not guarantee publication and may decline any submission at our discretion.