Moetaz Elshafey Kirat is an Egyptian entertainment journalist and Senior Editor based in Dubai, UAE, with over 11 years of experience in film, television, and celebrity journalism.

As Head of the Celebrity & Entertainment section at Sayidaty—one of the leading lifestyle and entertainment media platforms in the Arab world—he has covered major international events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Red Sea International Film Festival, and has conducted interviews with global stars including Sharon Stone, Andrew Garfield, Richard Gere, Emily Blunt and Michelle Williams.

His film reviews, particularly those covering premieres at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals, have gained widespread attention across the Arab world, contributing to critical discussions around international cinema in the region.

His portfolio spans high-profile red carpet coverage, in-depth interviews, and long-form features in both Arabic and English. Prior to Sayidaty, he held editorial roles at Al-Wafd and Al-Shorouk Newspaper in Egypt. Moetaz holds a BA in Arts from Mansoura University, earned in 2009.

Moetaz is also active on social media, where he is committed to bridging Arab culture with the global media landscape through credible, engaging storytelling.