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Hamna Iqbal

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I am Hamna Iqbal, a multimedia reporter based in Dubai, UAE, with a strong focus on crypto, AI, Web3, and emerging tech.

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I am Hamna Iqbal, a multimedia reporter based in Dubai, UAE, with a strong focus on crypto, AI, Web3, and emerging tech. I have produced 190+ SEO-efficient news reports and covered major tech events such as GITEX, Binance Blockchain Week, Global Blockchain Show, Bitcoin MENA, and Solana Breakpoint 2025. I’ve conducted 25 exclusive interviews with industry leaders like Bitget’s CMO, Binance’s CSO, and Peter Schiff, delivering broadcast packages, long-form features, and rapid-turnaround video segments.

I excel in investigative OSINT research, on-field reporting, visual storytelling, scripting and story-writing, with a deadline-driven approach to production, and strong editorial judgment.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • MalayalamFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • HindiAdvanced
  • ArabicIntermediate
  • TamilIntermediate
  • GermanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 5 roles

Student Journalist · CNN AcademySep 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mos

Certified Global Journalism training; completed 20+ intensive masterclasses; gained hands-on experience in reporting, fact-checking, video editing, scripting, OSINT, and investigative research on political and ethical issues.

Senior News Reporter · SSG EventsApr 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Produced 50+ news reports on green steel and the global steel industry with 5+ analysis reports. Conducted extensive research for long-form reports; created more than 50 weekly newsletters for the News Room.

Environmental Journalist (Remote) · Center of Investigative JournalismSep 2023 – Jan 2024 · 5 mos

Published a feature article on the climate crisis and e-waste management in the GCC.

Editorial & Picture Intern · Vogue ArabiaSep 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos
Trainee Media Assistant · Radio Kerala 1476 AMMay 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos

Education

BA in Mass Communication and Journalism · Mahatma Gandhi University2020 – 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism · Mahatma Gandhi University2020 – 2023

Certifications and awards

Certified Global Journalism (CNN Academy)2030 – 2026
Global Journalism Certification (CNN Academy)2024

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