Adnan Al Kateb, a British Syrian editor, writer, and social media star, topped the list of most important and popular international figures in electronic media, published by global digital platform StarCount, accomplishing an unprecedented feat for an Arab journalist. He was ranked number one globally by the international website, which is known for evaluating media outlets and social network accounts. This was due to his strong presence and active engagement on social media platforms, where he attracts millions of followers looking for the latest news, exclusive celebrity images, and inspiring content. That is a en exceptional achievement for an Arab journalist who has also been shinning the light on Dubai through his photos he publishes on Facebook page.
His journey was anything but easy; he struggled with poverty as a child and worked while in school to support his family.He began his career in journalism in Syria as a sports editor before being elevated to editorial manager for a political newspaper in the area.He moved to the United Kingdom in the early 1990s, where he was made editorial manager of Sayidaty magazine and hosted a radio show called “Midnight with Adnan”. In 2006, he moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he now lives and works as editorial manager for Hia magazine, a leading publication in the industry. Adnan is one of the few Arab-born British journalists protected by the National Union of Journalists’ immunity and support. He has been an active NUJ member for decades.
Adnan Al Kateb known as ‘’interviewer of the stars” has been a successful businessman and filmmaker for more than 30 years, and during that time, he has developed lasting friendships with well-known figures in business and finance. He has been successful in translating these relationships into interviews with Arab and international figures that a great number of journalists around the world aspire to meet.He published the majority of these interviews in Dubai-based Hia magazine, the leading Arab publication for the elite Arab women.
According to StarCount, Adnan Al Kateb not only topped the global list of famous people with the most social media followers, but he was also the only Arab figure in the top 100. His ranking, which put him ahead of well-known celebrities and global brands, was based on the large number of people who follow him on the world’s most popular social media platforms. These platforms include Instagram, where he has 4.9 million followers, and Facebook, where his official page has 8.2 million “likes” and a reach of 18 to 20 million people per week and an engagement rate of 2 to 4 million people per week. His Facebook page had more than 2 million “likes” within a month of its launch, a record number that no other Arab journalist had ever achieved. When he was asked about his social media activity, He mentioned that facebook is his favorite social media platform, as he spends the most time on, and the one he believes he does best on. “I am surprised by the sudden success and humbled by the love shown by the public towards my page. More than the success factor, I enjoy interacting with my friends who in turn respond & engage with me.”, Said Adnan.
Adnan has conducted interviews with some of the world’s biggest stars, including Monica Bellucci, Julia Roberts, Gisele Bundchen, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Adams, Selena Gomez, Beyonce, Diane Kruger, Laetitia Casta, Angelina Jolie, Kate Bosworth, Amanda Seyfried, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Miranda Kerr, and Emilia Clarke. Other interview subjects have included fashion designers, royalty,As a result of his firm belief in the significance of empowering future generations, he has become known for providing a significant platform for up-and-coming entrepreneurial and creative talents through his eloquent writing, impeccable professionalism, and unwavering dedication to his work.
