Myrna Ayad has authored, edited and contributed to several books, magazines and daily publications on visual art and culture from the Arab world and Iran for over two decades. A frequent panelist, jurist, and moderator, her role as an independent cultural strategist allows her to work on projects within the luxury sector, government entities, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Based in the UAE for over four decades, Ayad is a graduate of the American University in Dubai and lives in Dubai with her husband and two children.