The Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of senior journalist Arnold Pinto, who died in Dubai on Monday at the age of 60. Known for his decades-long dedication to journalism and media, Arnold’s legacy spans across Goa, the GCC region, and the wider MENA media landscape.
Arnold began his journalism career with OHeraldo in the late 1980s, serving as the editor of the paper’s Sunday magazine. A native of Revora in North Goa, he was a 1988 graduate of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, where he was also an active sportsman and a member of the college hockey team that won the Goa University inter-college hockey championship in 1987-88.
In 1997, Arnold moved to Dubai and joined the business desk at Gulf Today. His journalistic pursuits evolved into a communications leadership role when he became part of the Dubai Government’s Metro project, where he managed the publication of “Metro News”, a daily newsletter. He was instrumental in launching multiple publications in the UAE and played an active role in building and leading editorial teams across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and MENA regions.
Throughout his career, Arnold earned a reputation for editorial excellence, strategic communication, and mentorship within the media fraternity. His sudden demise is being deeply felt by colleagues, friends, and the broader journalistic community that had the privilege of working with him.
The Goa Union of Journalists extends its deepest sympathies to Arnold’s family and loved ones and pays tribute to his remarkable career and contribution to journalism across continents.
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