Nima Abu-Wardeh
Presenter of World's weekly financial programme
and Middle East Business Report
BBC

    Nima Abu-Wardeh is the presenter of BBC World's weekly financial programme, Middle East Business Report, which is based in Dubai.

    Nima is also the founder of MZone, a content provider and consultancy service specializing in media and business issues relating to the Arab world.

    A bilingual broadcaster with a deep understanding of Arab issues, Nima Abu-Wardeh is a frequent moderator at key regional and global conferences and events.

    These include regional gatherings of the World Economic Forum as well as the annual meeting in Davos, the Arab Business Council, and key industry conferences, both international and within the Arab world.

    She is frequently asked to contribute to global conferences as a public figure and media personality, as well as in her capacity as a respected journalist with her finger on the pulse of the Arab world, and as a successful Arab woman.

    Nima also consults and her insights into the Arab world, its business climate, media industry and overall situation are much in demand. She writes an opinion piece for Forbes Arabia.

    Her extensive experience and her passion for her profession make her an inspirational trainer. She provides media training for both organizations and individuals, including courses for university students. In recognition of her talents, she is frequently called upon to adjudicate for media awards and in competitions.

    Nima is an elected member of the board of the World Congress of History Producers. She aims to promote awareness among media and other influential professionals of the need to challenge the status quo, to think critically rather than accept spin and to offer different perspectives while adhering to the truth. Nima Abu-Wardeh is a Young Arab Leader.