Ali Jaber
Ali Jaber | |
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Born | Ali Moein Jaber علي معين جابر August 5, 1961 |
Nationality | Lebanese |
Alma mater | American University of Beirut, Syracuse University, University of Cambridge |
Occupation | Dean of Mohammad Bin Rashid School Of Communications at American University in Dubai MBC Group TV Director |
Spouse | Tamara |
Children | 2 |
Ali Jaber (
Academic and leadership
Mr. Jaber completed a bachelor's degree in business administration at the American University of Beirut in 1984 before going on to earn a master's degree in communications at Syracuse University in the US in 1986.
In 2008,
He also serves on the Board of Directors of two non-governmental organizations:
Ali Jaber was selected to the list of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the world by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, an independent non-governmental research entity.[3]
Ali Jaber was invited to be a speaker at the September 2011
Career
Upon returning to
While working as a journalist in Beirut, Ali Jaber interviewed billionaire
In 2004, he was approached by
In 2006, he was appointed DMI's Managing Editor after having successfully managed to build, restructure and manage seven channels for DMI: Dubai TV, Dubai One, Sama Dubai, Dubai Sports One, Dubai Sports Two, Dubai Racing and Noor Dubai.
Working closely with current UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai
Ali Jaber is group TV director of
His judgements have had critics to liken him to Simon Cowell. He became a household name due to the widespread popularity of the show in the region.[10]
Sheikh Hamdan Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai issued a decree on July 21, 2014 setting up The Dubai Council for Design and Fashion, which will be entrusted to work on plans and regulations for the purpose of establishing Dubai among the world capitals for design and fashion, The decree named Ali Jaber, Group TV Director of MBC along with other bright Lebanese and Arab Fashion, design & Media Industry leaders.
Journalism
Ali Jaber was a journalist covering the
Education and volunteer work
Ali Jaber completed a master's degree in public relations at Syracuse University in the U.S. in 1986 and a bachelor's degree in business administration at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, in 1984.[12]
After his return from Syracuse University, Ali Jaber helped to set up the Broadcasting Department at the Fine Arts faculty of the Beirut University College (the Lebanese American University), where he also taught for eight years a range of courses in television production.
He is currently[
During the civil war in Lebanon, Ali Jaber was a volunteer for the
Sheikh Hamdan Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, issued a decree on July 21, 2014 setting up The Dubai Council for Design and Fashion, the decree named Ali Jaber as board Member along with other Lebanese and Arab fashion, design, and media industry leaders.
References
- ^ Flanagan, Ben (June 24, 2011). "MBC's New Chief Wants Talent". The National. Dubai, UAE.
- ^ "Ali Jaber profile". Dubai, UAE: American University in Dubai. Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ^ "Ali Jaber". Amman, Jordan: Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.
- ^ "Ali M. Jaber - The Global Classroom". Beirut, Lebanon: TEDxBeirut.
- ^ "AUD Redefines Global Learning with Cisco TelePresence Technology". Dubai, UAE: American University in Dubai. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ^ "American University of Beirut Lecture on Arab Satellite TV". Beirut, Lebanon: American University of Beirut. Archived from the original on 2012-06-05.
- ^ "Ali Jaber profile". Dubai, UAE: American University in Dubai. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "MBC Group Announces the Retirement of Tim Riordan and the Appointment of Ali Jaber as Group TV Director". Dubai, UAE: Zawya. June 22, 2011.
- ^ Slemrod, Annie (June 28, 2011). "Top Expert: Regional Journalism in Ethics Crisis". The Daily Star. Beirut, Lebanon.
- ^ a b Khoury, Rana (June 3, 2012). "Arabs Got Talent Judge Stands Against Violence". Dubai, UAE: Al Arabiya. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
- ^ Jaber, Ali (November 6, 1989). "Lebanese Elect New President; Pact Is Ratified". The New York Times. Beirut, Lebanon.
- ^ "Ali Jaber profile". Dubai, UAE: American University in Dubai. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ AUB Web Bulletin Archived 2012-06-05 at the Wayback Machine