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I'm Ahmed Yahya, an award-winning documentary producer and director with 14+ years of international experience across broadcast, digital, and cinematic storytelling. I specialize in investigative documentaries that merge journalistic depth with cinematic craft, leading cross-functional crews to deliver high-impact features for top networks. My work spans the MENA region on projects like The Wall Street of Oil, Economic Frontlines, and Voices of Change. I’ve directed and edited long-form documentaries for Asharq News with Bloomberg, and I’m passionate about stories that illuminate human resilience and social change.…I'm Ahmed Yahya, an award-winning documentary producer and director with 14+ years of international experience across broadcast, digital, and cinematic storytelling. I specialize in investigative documentaries that merge journalistic depth with cinematic craft, leading cross-functional crews to deliver high-impact features for top networks. My work spans the MENA region on projects like The Wall Street of Oil, Economic Frontlines, and Voices of Change. I’ve directed and edited long-form documentaries for Asharq News with Bloomberg, and I’m passionate about stories that illuminate human resilience and social change.

Ahmed Yahya

Film Director, Film Producer, Documentary Filmmaker, +2

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I'm Ahmed Yahya, an award-winning documentary producer and director with 14+ years of international experience across broadcast, digital, and cinematic storytelling. I specialize in investigative documentaries that merge journalistic depth with cinematic craft, leading cross-functional crews to deliver high-impact features for top networks. My work spans the MENA region on projects like The Wall Street of Oil, Economic Frontlines, and Voices of Change. I’ve directed and edited long-form documentaries for Asharq News with Bloomberg, and I’m passionate about stories that illuminate human resilience and social change.…I'm Ahmed Yahya, an award-winning documentary producer and director with 14+ years of international experience across broadcast, digital, and cinematic storytelling. I specialize in investigative documentaries that merge journalistic depth with cinematic craft, leading cross-functional crews to deliver high-impact features for top networks. My work spans the MENA region on projects like The Wall Street of Oil, Economic Frontlines, and Voices of Change. I’ve directed and edited long-form documentaries for Asharq News with Bloomberg, and I’m passionate about stories that illuminate human resilience and social change.

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I’m Ahmed Yahya, an award-winning documentary producer and director with 14+ years of international experience across broadcast, digital, and cinematic storytelling. I specialize in investigative documentaries that merge journalistic depth with cinematic craft, leading cross-functional crews to deliver high-impact features for top networks.

My work spans the MENA region on projects like The Wall Street of Oil, Economic Frontlines, and Voices of Change. I’ve directed and edited long-form documentaries for Asharq News with Bloomberg, and I’m passionate about stories that illuminate human resilience and social change.

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Work Experience

Producer / Director at Asharq News with Bloomberg

January 1, 2020 - Present

Lead producer and director of investigative and documentary films for Asharq News. Directed and edited multiple long-form documentaries; winner of Dubai Press Award 2024 (Best Documentary). Produced features exploring socio-economic and cultural themes across the MENA region. Notable works include The Wall Street of Oil, Economic Frontlines, Voices of Change and a feature.

Assistant Director at Ghabsha Films

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Assisted in directing 'Khalek Shanab', an Emirati feature comedy streaming on Netflix. Coordinated schedules, cast & crew logistics, and cross-department creative alignment.

Senior Producer at Pyramedia (Abu Dhabi TV & Emirates Channel)

June 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019

Promoted twice within a year from Segment Producer to Senior Producer. Oversaw special reports and features for morning and evening shows; managed editorial direction and field crews.

Senior Digital Producer at Underscore Media at Twofour54

May 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Produced digital video content for the UAE’s official news agency (WAM). Led and mentored a distributed team of freelance journalists across the Arab world.

Broadcast Journalist & Documentary Producer at ONTV Live

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

Produced daily reports and investigative segments for prime-time broadcasts. Developed and directed short documentary projects focused on cultural and social issues.

Documentary Producer at Handmade Studios & Team n One (Al Jazeera Network)

January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015

Produced a series of short documentaries about historic Cairo cafés and social spaces. Delivered long-form documentaries on cultural identity and urban change.

Researcher / Producer at Akher Kalam TV Show (ONTV)

May 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014

Researched and prepared content for the renowned current affairs show hosted by Yosri Fouda.