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I'm a news professional with over 25 years of experience across BBC, NHK, Alhurra TV, Radio Sawa, and AP. I specialize in broadcast journalism, editorial leadership, and multilingual content production, with a deep understanding of Middle East affairs and U.S. policy. I am a native Arabic speaker with excellent English proficiency, translating and adapting interviews for diverse audiences and mentoring teams to deliver accurate, engaging storytelling.…I'm a news professional with over 25 years of experience across BBC, NHK, Alhurra TV, Radio Sawa, and AP. I specialize in broadcast journalism, editorial leadership, and multilingual content production, with a deep understanding of Middle East affairs and U.S. policy. I am a native Arabic speaker with excellent English proficiency, translating and adapting interviews for diverse audiences and mentoring teams to deliver accurate, engaging storytelling.

Adel Eldessouky

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I'm a news professional with over 25 years of experience across BBC, NHK, Alhurra TV, Radio Sawa, and AP. I specialize in broadcast journalism, editorial leadership, and multilingual content production, with a deep understanding of Middle East affairs and U.S. policy. I am a native Arabic speaker with excellent English proficiency, translating and adapting interviews for diverse audiences and mentoring teams to deliver accurate, engaging storytelling.…I'm a news professional with over 25 years of experience across BBC, NHK, Alhurra TV, Radio Sawa, and AP. I specialize in broadcast journalism, editorial leadership, and multilingual content production, with a deep understanding of Middle East affairs and U.S. policy. I am a native Arabic speaker with excellent English proficiency, translating and adapting interviews for diverse audiences and mentoring teams to deliver accurate, engaging storytelling.

Available to hire

I’m a news professional with over 25 years of experience across BBC, NHK, Alhurra TV, Radio Sawa, and AP. I specialize in broadcast journalism, editorial leadership, and multilingual content production, with a deep understanding of Middle East affairs and U.S. policy.

I am a native Arabic speaker with excellent English proficiency, translating and adapting interviews for diverse audiences and mentoring teams to deliver accurate, engaging storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Reporter at Associated Press

April 1, 2025 - Present

Reported for the Associated Press in Washington, DC, covering national and international news, and contributing to breaking coverage and enterprise stories.

White House Correspondent (Program: Min Washington) at Medi1 TV

January 20, 2025 - Present

White House correspondent for Medi1 TV, covering presidential briefings, U.S. policy, and White House events; produced live reports and conducted on-air interviews.

Writer & Reporter at Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)

January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025

Wrote and reported for MBN in Washington, DC, contributing to daily coverage and long-form features; collaborated with editors, produced scripts, and translated content as needed.

Show Host, Sub-Editor at Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)

June 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Anchored live newscasts and daily news magazines; hosted long-form radio programs, conducted on-air interviews, edited scripts, and oversaw pre-produced programming.

News Anchor at Alhurra TV

June 1, 2014 - October 1, 2018

Delivered news in Modern Standard Arabic; proofread and edited scripts for live delivery, conducted live interviews, and produced feature packages.

Broadcaster & News Writer at Radio Sawa (MBN)

December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014

Covered U.S. policy toward the Middle East, conducted interviews with key figures, and provided balanced coverage of regional developments.

Editor-in-Chief, Arabic Section at NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation

November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2012

Translated and reviewed Arabic content for radio broadcasts; produced and hosted 'Sunday Listeners'; trained new editorial staff.

Presenter & Broadcast Journalist at BBC Arabic

April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2008

Produced and presented newscasts and human-interest stories; anchored live programs and participated in editorial meetings.