Iyad Qatrawi began working in journalism 10 years ago, preparing investigative reports and articles. He has written for Al-Risala, the Palestinian Al-Ray, Al-Hayat, Al-Ayam and the Tunisian Al-Fajr and worked as a news broadcaster for the Palestinian Al-Ray channel. He is also an economics specialist and former executive director of the Middle Eastern Studies Center for three years. He holds a master's degree in political science and Middle Eastern studies.