Sara Zantout
Sara Zantout is a Lebanese writer and content expert based in Dubai. Her work is deeply influenced by her father's love for art and Arabic literature.
Early Life and Education
Zantout was born in Tunisia to a Lebanese father and Tunisian mother, inheriting a bicultural perspective. She earned a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Tunisia, with specialization in print and electronic media.
Career
She began her journalism career in Beirut, conducting interviews with Arabic artists for Rotana Magazine. Over time, she gained expertise in music licensing, artist relations, and digital content, holding roles with EMI Music, Rotana, Deezer, and Apple.
Currently, she focuses on article writing, storytelling, and media publishing while working on her debut novel.
Writing
Zantout has published multiple short stories. Her recent work, *Until I Held You Again*, is structured around ten metaphorical heartbeats and delves into motherhood and cultural memory. Her debut Arabic book is underway, exploring feminist, social, and philosophical topics.