ABOUT ME
I am a multimedia journalist based in Dubai
with 8+ years of international experience
both in newsrooms and as a freelancer.
I have worked as a producer, reporter,
photographer and moderator.
BIO
Currently, I cover the Middle East for Bloomberg TV, overseeing editorial and logistical aspects of daily shows covering current affairs from across the region. News gathering and coordinating complex field productions take me regularly on the ground to cover high-stakes stories - from conflict and social issues to political upheaval to economic transformation.
Previously, I freelanced as a reporter, writer and multimedia producer working with global news outlets, non-profit organisations and startups. My work appeared on Bloomberg News, Al Jazeera, Euronews, Domus, DeSmog and others; I have covered breaking news, tech, design, sustainability and culture. I often contribute as a speaker on podcasts, live radio shows and academic lectures, and I have moderated panel discussions in London, Dubai, Mumbai and Davos during WEF.
Born in Milan, I have lived and worked in the US, Spain, Australia and the UK before relocating to Dubai. I hold a master's degree in International Journalism with Distinction from City, University of London, and a bachelor's degree in Italian Literature from the University of Milan. I am certified with Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT).
I have been awarded with the 2020 IMF Youth Fellowship by the International Monetary Fund and selected as a fellow reporter by the Solution Journalism Network for my data-led, solutions-driven reporting.
I am fluent in English and Italian, proficient in Spanish and familiar with the basics of Levantine Arabic. In my free time, I love to read voraciously, travel to remote places and take pictures of people and buildings.
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME
"I thoroughly enjoyed working with Gaia as a student on the
MA in International Journalism. She was an enthusiastic and enterprising student journalist and a great team player."
– Yuen Chan, Senior Lecturer, Journalism Department
at City University of London
“An efficient reporter and accurate writer, Gaia has a fresh approach to journalism. She is an exceptional writer, with an excellent eye for detail and a unique ability to distill a mountain of words into a great piece
of creative writing.”
– Alessandro Scarano,
Web Editor of Domus
"Gaia has exceptional communication skills and a creative mind that thinks out of the box to bring unique perspectives to the table."
– Farah Nanji, Podcaster &
Founder of Mission Makers
“Working with Gaia was a delight. She is an exceptional writer, with an excellent eye for detail and a unique ability to distill a mountain of words into a great piece
of creative writing, whatever the subject. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to level up their writing.”
– Michele Schueli, Managing
Partner of Armyn Capital