HelloI’m Maya
My philosophy
I believe we will always find new ways to pass on information and each one of us can master them. In fact, we are the descendants of thousands of generations of storytellers. Obviously, communication is an innate ability that has shaped our history. So enabling you to tell your story in your own words is a journey of self-discovery.
As a communication expert, bringing my workshops online and sharing my skills and resources in the blog are my way of contributing to the emerging open data culture. I am committed to transferring the knowledge I accumulated in my 20 years as a business TV anchor. My efforts in awakening this gift in the wider audience aim to empower women, middle eastern women in particular.
I work on helping the corporate and governmental institutions reveal a more humane side while preserving the institution’s reputation by training their executives in the art of communication.
Communication is our second nature. We just need to tune in to bring it out.
My Experience
During my two decades of media and communication experience working with prominent international news channels I’ve participated in global events and forums that support the local business segment in the Middle East. Ranging from the World Government Summit, to the Women in Leadership Forum, I’ve moderated and participated as MC for high-level events attended by Senior Members of Government and C-Suite Executives from global companies.
I’ve been giving extensive media training for several high-profile spokespeople in various industries and I’ve been teaching students in Media and Journalism at the American University of Dubai since 2010.
Having participated in several high-level events focusing on youth, women and entrepreneurship, I’m actively invested in mentoring and empowering women. My first podcast “Rakwet Ahweh” aired with the goal of inspiring youth with the stories of successful women. My current podcast “Ahwe w Khabriye” is a continuity of my personal endeavours in introducing accomplished women to my audience.
As TV business anchor for 20+ years, I’m proud to be one of the first stock watchers on Arab TV. I’m currently the Chief Business Broadcaster at Al Sharq News TV in UAE since July 2020.
I’ve held the position of Senior News Presenter and Chief Editor at Dubai TV between 2012 and 2020 where I had the pleasure of producing and presenting the “Mal Program” that aired from 2012 to 2020. I’ve also been an editor and presenter of the news bulletin between 2012 and 2014, and presented the “Yawm.com” program.
I’ve participated in the launch of the news channel “Al-Arabiya, and held several positions in it, including the presenter of economic and business news between 2002 and 2011, and a reporter on market trends and stock movement from the “Dubai Financial Market” between 2007 and 2011.
I worked as a presenter of economic and business news at Abu Dhabi TV between 2000 and 2002, and a video news editor in the montage department.
My Education
I strongly believe that education is a life-long quest. It is not bound to academic studies but rather to inquisitive minds who are passionate about knowledge.
MA in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media, the American University in Dubai, 2019
BA in Communication Arts with a specialization in Television, the Lebanese American University, 1999
My talk at TEDx Al Wasl Women
Canadian University in Dubai
2018
As a non-profit independently organized event and an integral part of the global TEDWomen Community, TEDxAlWaslWomen was hosted by the CUD for the second year running under the theme “what if”?
I was honoured to be one of five main speakers at the event where my talk was titled “Does out profession define who we are?”. I discussed how we can shape our lives and careers to avoid being stuck in one industry or job in a world that demands multi-skilled individuals. What if, instead, we opened our eyes to the many possibilities that the working world offers us, and changed the trend of sticking to a tried and true career path?
The four women with whom I shared this experience are
Danielle Wilson Naqvi, founder of The “ZB Foundation”. Saja Kamal, a Saudi female footballer, “Driven TV” show presenter and twice Guinness World Record holder. Katharine Budd, co-founder of “Now Money,” a platform aimed at enabling access to banking services for low income migrants in the Middle East. Andreea Zoia, a presenter, inspirational speaker and confidence coach who works with executives and employees of multi-national corporations to improve their confidence and communication skills.
My Podcasts
Rakwet Ahweh
2019 – 2020
This podcast provided a platform for every successful woman to tell her story. It’s a discussion of how she overcame challenges to reach her current place and inspire generations to create a better tomorrow that celebrates all the women of the Arab world. “Rakwet Ahwe” was an expression of my belief that the story is able to inspire and empower women because we always strived to deliver it from the heart to the heart.
Ahwe w Khabriye
Ongoing
Ever thought about the amazing women who had such a strong impact in their fields that they paved the way for many others? Ahwe w’ Khabrieh explores the stories of women in history and then has a conversation with prominent women today who were impacted by these historic figures.
My Shows
East West
Asharq Business with Bloomberg, Ongoing
East and West is a daily TV show that focuses on the news of the various Arab markets, provides a quick look at the closing of the Egyptian market in addition to European economic news and preparations for the opening of the American market.
MAL
Dubai TV, 2012-2020
Mal/#Mal was a daily TV Show providing the wider audience with simplified economic and social news. Additionally, it featured news about the closing of the UAE markets, analyzing the global and Arab markets, and a daily topic-related interview with one of the most important Emirati personalities.
The future is yours.
With the fast and easy accessibility to information, I see the future promisingly rich and vibrant with endless possibilities for humanity as a whole.
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