JEDDAH: Renowned journalist Jameel Al-Thiyabi has been named editor in chief of Okaz newspaper.

Al-Thiyabi took charge on Monday. His appointment was announced by Waleed J. Kattan, director-general of Okaz Organization for Press and Publication, on Twitter.

Al-Thiyabi holds a master’s degree in diplomacy and media from the UK. He spent 20 years in the media, working first with Asharq Al-Awsat in London, then with LBC TV, and most recently with Al-Hayat newspaper.