Said Arikat is a Palestinian journalist and political analyst with decades of experience covering Middle East affairs and U.S. politics. He is best known for his work as the Washington Bureau Chief for the Jerusalem-based newspaper Al-Quds. Arikat is a respected voice in the press community and has been a key figure in shaping an understanding of Palestinian perspectives within the U.S. media. He is particularly known for regularly attending and asking hard-hitting questions at the U.S. State Department’s daily briefings.
In addition to his journalism career, Arikat teaches as an adjunct professor at American University and from 2005 to 2010, served as the spokesperson for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Arikat was the 2023 recipient of ADC’s Courage in Journalism award, distinguishing his outstanding courage, strength, and determination in his work and position as a role model for others in the industry.
