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Media Director · Executive Producer · Platform Founder

Ahmad
A. Wahab

18 years shaping Arabic media — from world-class satellite broadcast to digital platforms reaching millions. Based in Doha. Operating across the Arab world.

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18+
Years in Media
100M+
Total Views
6
Platforms Founded
4
Countries
Featured Work

Selected Projects

A portfolio of platforms founded, channels directed, and productions delivered — across satellite television, digital media, and branded content.

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Platform Launch · Cultural & Religious
Specialized Cultural Platform
Founder & Strategy Director · 2019–2022
1M Followers 10M Views 9 Months
Engineered the full launch strategy from zero — content identity, algorithm-aligned publishing, and team structure. Reached 1M followers in 9 months.
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Satellite Channel · Operations
Daawah TV Channel
Head of Operations & Executive Director · 2016–2020
1M+ New Followers 40M+ Views
Full executive ownership of broadcast infrastructure, production cycles, editorial direction, and digital growth strategy.
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Community Platform · Digital
Community Digital Platform
Founder · 2019–2022
200K Followers 6M Views 6 Months
Built digital identity and audience from zero across multiple platforms in 6 months.
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News Platform · Editorial Restructuring
Online News Platform
Founder · 2019–2022
+40% Followers 10M Views
Editorial restructuring drove 40% follower growth and 10M views through data-informed strategy.
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Satellite TV · Egypt
Al-Nas TV Channel
Sr. Editorial Manager · 2008–2016
Head of Scriptwriting 8 Years
Led scriptwriting and editorial operations for one of Egypt's leading satellite channels.
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International Broadcast
MBC Group & ART
Director & Assistant Director · 2005–2008
MBC Standards Studio & Field
Directed major programs to MBC and ART international broadcast standards.
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Branded Content · Turkey & Gulf
Commercial Media Campaigns
Executive Producer · 2023–Present
Multi-Brand AI-Integrated -35% Post Time
Branded content campaigns with AI workflow integration cutting post-production time by 35%.
Vision Statement
Media is not content. Media is architecture — the structure through which a society sees itself. My work has always been about building that structure: from the studio floor to the algorithm, from the script to the screen, with intention, precision, and deep respect for the Arabic audience.
Capabilities

Areas of Expertise

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Executive Production
End-to-end production management for television, digital, and branded content — from pre-production through post and on-air transmission.
Line Production Post Supervision QC OB
02
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Digital Platform Strategy
Founded and scaled six specialized media platforms from zero. Deep expertise in algorithm optimization, audience development, and data-driven publishing.
OTT Strategy SEO / VSEO Audience Growth
03
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Editorial Leadership
Led newsrooms, directed scriptwriting departments, and managed editorial teams across diverse formats for satellite and digital channels.
Newsroom Mgmt Scriptwriting Brand Voice
04
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Media Operations
Built channel infrastructure, designed workflows, implemented AI automation, and managed multi-million dollar budgets with P&L accountability.
PMBOK P&L Management AI Automation
05
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Content Strategy
Designed content strategies for diverse platforms — aligning editorial output with audience data, algorithms, and organizational growth goals.
Content Lifecycle A/B Testing Distribution
06
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Direction & Field Production
Directed studio and field productions for MBC Group and ART — talk shows, documentaries, investigative reports, and commercial campaigns.
Studio Direction Field Mgmt Documentary
Career

Professional Journey

2023
Present
Freelance Executive Producer & Media Consultant
Independent — Turkey & Gulf Region
Media campaigns and branded content for commercial clients including Al-Saqr, Al-Ain, Baldona, Kanz, Majmaa Al-Andalus. AI integration reduced post-production turnaround by 35%.
Branded Content Campaign Production AI Workflows
2021
2022
Founder & Director — Noon Center for Media Studies
Al-Mou'asher Media Intelligence Publication
Founded an independent media research center. Directed Al-Mou'asher, bridging academic media studies with applied digital content strategy.
Media Research Advisory
2019
2022
Platform Co-Founder & Digital Strategy Director
Portfolio of Specialized Digital Platforms — GCC & Turkey
Founded and directed a portfolio of Arabic digital platforms. 1M followers in 9 months, 200K in 6 months, +40% growth on news platform, 40K in 2 months for political news platform.
Platform Launch Audience Growth Editorial Direction
2020
2021
Project Manager — Team & Screen Development
Mekameleen TV Channel (Consultant / Contract)
Led full organizational restructuring — visual identity, workflow transformation, and team modernization from legacy to agile production.
Restructuring Change Management
2016
2020
Head of Operations & Executive Director
Daawah TV Channel
Full executive responsibility for broadcast infrastructure, editorial direction, and digital growth. Achieved 1M+ new followers and 40M+ views.
Channel Operations Executive Direction
2012
2015
Video Unit Founder & Manager
Al-Islah Society — Bahrain
Built the organization's first professional video production unit from zero — infrastructure, team recruitment, and training programs.
Unit Founding Training
2008
2016
Senior Editorial Manager & Head of Scriptwriting
Al-Nas TV Channel — Egypt
Supervised content production and QC for one of Egypt's leading satellite channels. Directed scriptwriting and led the editorial transition to digital-first production.
Satellite TV Scriptwriting Post-Production
2005
2008
Director & Assistant Director
MBC Group & ART (Arab Radio and Television)
Directed major programs to international broadcast standards. Produced and scripted talk shows, investigative reports, and specialized documentaries.
MBC Group ART Studio Direction
Capabilities

Skills & Tools

Production & Direction
Executive Production
Field Direction
Post-Production Supervision
Scriptwriting
Broadcast Operations
Digital & Strategy
Platform Growth
Content Strategy
Audience Development
SEO / VSEO
Performance Analytics
Leadership & Operations
Team Leadership
Project Management (PMBOK)
Budget / P&L
Change Management
Workflow Engineering
Tools & Platforms
Premiere ProAfter Effects DaVinci ResolveFinal Cut Pro PhotoshopFrame.io Meta Business SuiteGA4 YouTube StudioJira Monday.comAsana Zapier / MakeRunway ML ElevenLabsDescript ChatGPTClaude AI MS 365Google Suite
Selected Work

Portfolio & Showreel

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Editing Showreel
Compilation of best edited sequences across satellite and digital productions.
Video coming soon
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Direction Reel
Studio and field direction — MBC Group, ART, Al-Nas TV, Daawah Channel.
Video coming soon
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Production Highlights
Key productions across talk shows, documentaries, investigative reports, and branded content.
Video coming soon
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Al-Saqr Campaign
Integrated media campaign — concept, production, multi-platform distribution.
Content coming soon
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Al-Ain Campaign
Branded content production with AI-integrated post-production workflow.
Content coming soon
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Baldona · Kanz · Al-Andalus
Multi-brand commercial campaigns across Turkey and Gulf markets.
Content coming soon
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TV Scripts & Programmes
Scripts for talk shows, documentaries, and investigative reports.
Samples coming soon
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Publications & Books
Written works, media research publications, and editorial content.
Coming soon
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Institutions & Platforms Founded
Noon Center · Honafaa · Hiraa · Ana Al-Shaab · Sada Masr · Shafaq.
Case studies coming soon
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Honafaa
Cultural & religious platform. 1M followers · 10M views in 9 months.
Case study coming soon
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Daawah Channel
Satellite & digital channel. 1M+ new followers · 40M+ views.
Case study coming soon
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Noon Center — Al-Mou'asher
Independent media research & analytics center. Media intelligence publication.
Coming soon
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AI-Powered Post-Production
Runway ML, Descript & ElevenLabs integration cutting post-production by 35%.
Case study coming soon
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Automated Content Workflows
Zapier / Make automation pipelines for content scheduling and distribution.
Coming soon
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AI Script & Research Tools
ChatGPT & Claude AI integration for scriptwriting, SEO, and trend research.
Coming soon
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Motion Graphics & Visual Identity
Channel branding, on-screen graphics, and motion design for Daawah TV, Mekameleen.
Samples coming soon
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Thumbnail & Content Design
Platform-optimized thumbnail and social media content design for audience growth.
Samples coming soon
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Media Production Training
Media training programs for staff and volunteers — Al-Islah Society Bahrain and others.
Materials coming soon
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Digital Media Workshops
Workshops on platform strategy, content creation, and AI-driven production workflows.
Coming soon
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Team Capacity Building
Organizational development and editorial team building programs for media organizations.
Coming soon
Education & Certifications

Credentials & Training

Postgraduate Diploma — Media Studies
Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University
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Postgraduate Diploma — Film & Media Production
Higher Institute of Cinema, Egypt
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Bachelor of Arts — Arabic Language & Islamic Studies
Fayoum University, Egypt
2003 – 2007No certificate image
PMP — Project Management Professional (PMBOK)
RUSHD University
2020 – 2021No certificate image
Professional Diploma — Project Management (PMBOK)
Sadat Academy for Management Sciences
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Professional Diploma — Media Industry & Content Creation
Egyptian Academy for Media
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Your Courses Here
Add online courses, workshops, or short programmes completed.
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Available for roles & consulting

Open to full-time media leadership roles, executive production projects, and strategic consulting engagements across the Arab world and beyond.

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Email ahmadhussein.dir@gmail.com
Phone — Qatar +974 5116 0631
Phone — Turkey +90 553 702 8177
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ahmadawahab
Based in Doha, Qatar · Istanbul, Turkey
Languages Arabic (Native) · English · Turkish