Ahmed Masoud is the author of the acclaimed novels Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda and Come What May. He is a writer, poet, and director who grew up in Gaza, Palestine and moved to the UK in 2002. His theatre and radio drama credits include The Florist of Rafah (2024), Passports, Jinn, Mo Salah and Other Complicated Things (2023), Application 39 (WDR Radio, Germany, 2018), Camouflage (London, 2017), The Shroud Maker (London, 2015 and still touring), Walaa, Loyalty (London, 2014, funded by the Arts Council England), and Escape from Gaza (BBC Radio 4, 2011). Ahmed was the founder of Al Zaytouna Dance Theatre (2005– 13), for whom he wrote and directed many productions with tours in the UK and Europe, including Unto the Breach (London and Vienna 2012), Between the Fleeting Words (London, Zurich, Freiburg, Ljubljana, Madrid 2010–2012), Ila Haif (London, Freiburg 2008–2010), and Hassad (London 2007–2008). After finishing his PhD research, Ahmed published many journals and articles including a chapter in Britain and the Muslim World: A Historical Perspective (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2011). Most recently, he launched a new artistic initiative called PalArt Collective. His personal website is www.ahmedmasoud.