I'm Ahmad Ali, a Dubai-based video editor and brand builder who helps brands stop thumbs and start conversations. I edit, strategize, and produce across formats—from long-form YouTube to UGC, podcasts, and brand films—delivering crisp storytelling and scalable content systems. Over 10+ years, I’ve worked with NATO Canada, Mashreq Bank, and viral YouTube creators, building brands from zero and streamlining AI-powered creative workflows to boost quality and speed. I deliver end-to-end content strategy, copywriting, and training videos that align with a clear brand voice.

Ahmad Ali

I'm Ahmad Ali, a Dubai-based video editor and brand builder who helps brands stop thumbs and start conversations. I edit, strategize, and produce across formats—from long-form YouTube to UGC, podcasts, and brand films—delivering crisp storytelling and scalable content systems. Over 10+ years, I’ve worked with NATO Canada, Mashreq Bank, and viral YouTube creators, building brands from zero and streamlining AI-powered creative workflows to boost quality and speed. I deliver end-to-end content strategy, copywriting, and training videos that align with a clear brand voice.

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I’m Ahmad Ali, a Dubai-based video editor and brand builder who helps brands stop thumbs and start conversations. I edit, strategize, and produce across formats—from long-form YouTube to UGC, podcasts, and brand films—delivering crisp storytelling and scalable content systems.

Over 10+ years, I’ve worked with NATO Canada, Mashreq Bank, and viral YouTube creators, building brands from zero and streamlining AI-powered creative workflows to boost quality and speed. I deliver end-to-end content strategy, copywriting, and training videos that align with a clear brand voice.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Video Editor & Creative Strategist at IR Media
March 1, 2015 - Present
Lead editor from day one. Own the full production pipeline for 30+ active clients across media, marketing, and corporate sectors. Built a short-form and UGC content strategy delivering 500K+ views per post — consistently. Edit across long-form YouTube, UGC, short-form Reels/TikTok, podcast episodes, explainer videos, and brand films. Run AI-powered workflows using Runway ML, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, and ChatGPT — cutting production time while raising output quality. Manage faceless YouTube channels across multiple niches (true crime, history, documentary) — scripting through to publish.
Freelance Video Editor, Brand Strategist & Podcast Editor at Independent — Global Clients
August 1, 2017 - Present
Edited Be Amazed UK video (7M+ subscribers) that hit 2.5M+ views in under 2 months. Produced the viral Salt Bae documentary edit — 2.5M+ views. Created explainer videos and Figma-based visual assets for Mashreq Bank. Delivered internal training course videos for NATO Canada. Produced a full Udemy course library for Magine Solutions — 30,000+ enrollments. Made SaaS explainer and product demo videos for Ossa.ai. Edited podcast content; built complete brand identities from zero.
Video Editor at Illumination Digital
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Edited 100+ ads and promotional videos; delivered 50+ video campaigns on brief, on time; stayed ahead of platform trends and integrated them into client content.

Education

BSc Computer Science at University of London
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

Upwork Top Rated
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services