Amira Alsuraihi
Online/Digital Press Manager at Al Bayan Newspaper
About
Hello, I'm Amira Alsuraihi, the Online/Digital Press Manager at Al Bayan Newspaper in the UAE. My career has taken me from journalism and digital production at Al Arabiya News Channel to leading content and social media at Arab Nation, and now managing digital press. I hold an MA in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media and am passionate about the transformation of media, storytelling, and digital innovation. I'm actively looking to connect with English-speaking journalists for a project, app development partners, and especially people in the art industry who have inspirational stories to share. I value journalistic integrity and enjoy discussing topics from smart cities to international relations.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Creative strategy and digital media expertise
- ›Storytelling and content creation
- ›Social media and digital campaign management
- ›Team leadership and project management in media
Looking for
- ›English-speaking journalists with a background in local government news for a new project
- ›Companies or partners specializing in end-to-end custom mobile application development
- ›People who have inspirational stories, with a primary focus on people working in art industry and related domain
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Current Interests
Background
Career
Started as an intern at MBC, progressed through roles at Al Arabiya News Channel from Journalist and Digital Producer to Senior Digital Producer and Project Manager, then became Head of Content & Social Media at Arab Nation, and is now Online/Digital Press Manager at Al Bayan Newspaper.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media from American University in Dubai (2020-2022), Certificate in First Level of Korean Language from Seoul National University (2015), Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies from American University in Dubai (2009-2013), Bachelor of Mass Communication & Information Study in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from American University in Dubai (2009-2013)
Achievements
- ›Attained the highest academic standing in their MA program and received the Mohamad Bin Rashid School for Communication Graduate Award
- ›Managed digital campaigns that reach millions
- ›Built strategies for social media growth
- ›Worked on forums, summits, and countless major projects on both local and global levels while leading content, writing, and social media teams
Opinions
- Questions the international response to women's right to wear the hijab, implying a belief in inconsistent application of 'women's rights' advocacy
- Describes carrying forward the legacy of trusted journalism as an 'honorable mission,' indicating a value for journalistic integrity