Student-led economic journalism
Our Story
How It All Started
The Dubai Youth Economics Review was founded in 2021 by a small group of students who believed economics should not only exist in textbooks. They created a digital publication where students apply economic ideas to real events, covering developments in the UAE, global markets, and international politics. What began as a small online newsletter grew into a full publication with a team of writers, editors, and designers who research, write, and edit every article themselves.
The publication analyses real world events through an economic lens. Articles apply ideas from economic theory to current issues, using concepts such as loss aversion from behavioural economics and Nash equilibrium from game theory to explain developments in markets, policy, and international relations. The Dubai Youth Economics Review remains entirely student-led and online, committed to connecting classroom economics with the real world.
Our Principles
What We Stand For
Data-Driven
Every analysis is grounded in evidence — economic data, market figures, and policy detail — so our conclusions follow from the numbers rather than assumptions.
Student Voices
Economics explained by students, for students: clear, jargon-free analysis of the UAE, global markets, and international politics.
Transparency
We show our reasoning, explaining the ideas and trade-offs behind the policies and events shaping the economy.
The Masthead
Meet the Team
Kushal Pagarani
Chief EditorOversees all content and editorial direction. Passionate about making economics understandable.
Yashas Hans
Chief EditorCo-leads the editorial team, ensuring every piece meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
Prithvi Malik
Head of DesignDrives the creative vision of the publication, shaping its visual identity and storytelling approach.
Ilyaas Mirza
Head of Marketing and OutreachGrows the Review's audience and builds partnerships, spreading economic ideas to readers across the community.
Anahita Hundekari
Deputy Head of DesignWorks alongside the design team to craft layouts, graphics, and the visual feel of every issue.
Jack Oxenham
Managing EditorCoordinates the editorial workflow, keeping writers, editors, and deadlines aligned across every issue.
Amay Gambhir
Senior WriterCovers in-depth economic stories, breaking down complex ideas into clear, engaging writing.
Feres Zebadia
Senior WriterReports on markets and policy, bringing depth and a sharp eye to every piece he writes.
Maya Al-Hashimi
Senior WriterWrites features that connect economics to everyday life, with a focus on stories that resonate with young readers.
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