Fadi Abdullah Salim Thabet has more than eight years of professional experience in photojournalism with a focus on creating impactful visual narratives that amplify women’s voices and document humanitarian stories and expertise in documenting gender-based violence, women’s human rights issues, and gender-related topics in Palestine.

He is a member of the Palestinian Journalist Syndicate and since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, he has been part of the UNRWA Media Team providing professional photo and video services to document key events and create impactful visual stories, with a particular focus on women and the humanitarian impact of the war. This work reflects his deep understanding of UNRWA's mission and goals, aiming to amplify the voices and experiences of the affected population while adhering to organizational communication standards.

Fadi has organized and participated in multiple photography and art exhibitions including:

Horizons Exhibit – YMCA (2003, 2005)

Personal Exhibition: "State of Research" – Palestinian Ministry of Culture (2006)

Humanitarian Story Photo Exhibition – Doha Center for Media Freedom (2013)

Spring Flowers Exhibit – Sakia Al Sawy, Egypt (2013)

Personal Photography Exhibition: "On the Margins of Light: A Tale" – Shababeek Studio (2013)

Personal Exhibition: "Eye on Gaza" – October 2024, Boudouaou, as part of the "Arab Photography Exhibition" under the theme "Eye on Palestine." Held at the castle square in Boudouaou, Algeria.

Personal Exhibition: "My People from Palestine" – May 2018. Organized by the Embassy of Palestine in collaboration with the Evangelical Church in Peron, Czech Republic, during the "Night of Churches." Inaugurated by Mayor Ivan Kyos and Acting Palestinian Ambassador Tamer

Awards and Recognition:

2015: Won the Gold Medal in the "My Biggest Nation" competition at the Arab world level.

2016: Received the Medal of Excellence from the Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum International Photography Award in the "Challenge" category.

2019: Twice awarded the Abdel Razek Badran Prize in the "Reading" category.

2020: Organized the "Light from Gaza" exhibition in Beirut under the patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Culture, focusing on the faces of Gaza’s children. Held at the National Library in Sanayeh and Baakleen, promoting Palestinian-Lebanese cultural ties.

Fadi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from the Faculty of Education, 2000.