She began her career as a science editor at prominent Islamic website. In addition to science reporting and editing, she has taught journalism, been responsible for journalism training programs, and organized an international conference for science journalists. She was president of both the Arab Science Journalists Association and the World Federation of Science Journalists. Nadia has a B.Sc. in medicine and an MA in journalism. She is a certified scuba diving instructor, an avid hiker, and has recently turned to cycling adventures. She is the proud mother of four beautiful