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.

Hamna Iqbal

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.

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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.

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Language

Malayalam
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior News Reporter at SSG Events
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
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.
Student Journalist at CNN Academy
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
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.
Editorial & Picture Intern at Vogue Arabia
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Conducted editorial research, sourced 100+ high-quality photos, strengthened client communication, coordinated 7 photoshoots, and handled influencer research for editorial content, along with detailed documentation.
Environmental Journalist (Remote) at Center of Investigative Journalism
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Published a feature article on the climate crisis and e-waste management in the GCC.
Trainee Media Assistant at Radio Kerala 1476 AM
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Conducted 2 on-air programs and provided backstage support for 5+ radio programs. Assisted in program production and worked as a program coordinator for one GCC event.

Education

BA in Mass Communication and Journalism at Mahatma Gandhi University
August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism at Mahatma Gandhi University
August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certified Global Journalism (CNN Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Global Journalism Certification (CNN Academy)
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services