Omar Shaban Ismail
Contact Omar Shaban Ismail about research collaboration, media enquiries, speaking invitations and consulting on political economy and Gaza and Palestine affairs — with the expected reply time for each.
Through the contact form on this page, selecting "Media & Press". A reply follows within 24–48 hours. Naming your outlet, the subject and your deadline in the message does more to speed things up than anything else.
Yes, as the schedule allows. Please write well before the date, naming the organiser, the city, and the nature and language of the intervention.
Yes — on economic policy and development, for international institutions, governments and NGOs.
Every publication is listed in the Publications section of this site, with a PDF wherever the publisher allows one. Anything that cannot be posted here can be requested directly through the form.
Palestinian political economy; the reconstruction of Gaza and how it is financed; national reconciliation and governance; Palestinian–European relations; and the economic effect of the blockade and the war. Outside those subjects he would rather refer a request on than offer an opinion he cannot support.
Arabic and English fluently, and French at a working level. Write in any of them and I will reply in the same language.
Yes. Research and media meetings are arranged over Zoom or Teams. In-person meetings need to be coordinated in advance, and usually happen around a conference or a visit.
Yes, on major developments concerning Gaza and Palestine, usually within 24 hours. For breaking news, state the exact deadline you need in your message — that is what decides whether a reply can arrive in time.
PalThink is open to research partnerships and institutional collaboration. Write through this form or to the institutional address shown in the sidebar, with a clear description of the nature, scope and duration of the proposed collaboration.
Yes. The Press Kit page carries a high-resolution official portrait, a short bio, an extended biography and approved quotes cleared for direct citation — all ready to download.