Al Arabiya News Channel
Rima Maktabi is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in broadcasting and reporting, currently serving as the London Bureau Chief for Al Arabiya News Channel since October 2012, where coverage focuses on news in the U.K. Prior to this role, Rima held positions as a Senior Anchor and Roving Correspondent at CNN from May 2010 to July 2012, and as a Senior Anchor and News Reporter at Al Arabiya News Channel from November 2005 to May 2010. Earlier experience includes an anchoring role at Future TV from September 1996 to October 2005. Rima Maktabi earned a Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from the Lebanese American University between 1997 and 2001 and completed education at the Lebanese Evangelical School from 1980 to 1996.
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Al Arabiya News Channel
Al Arabiya News Channel Al Arabiya news channel was launched in 2003 as the 24/7 free-to-air news and current affairs satellite outlet. Al Arabiya soon became the news source of choice for Arabs seeking credible news and information about the Middle East and the world beyond. Al Arabiya’s reputation for sober and balanced reporting now extends beyond its natural geographic and cultural domain, i.e. the Middle East. A number of renowned international news organisations and research institutes interested in the Arab and Islamic worlds regularly monitor Al Arabiya. Al Arabiya runs an extensive global network of correspondents and reporters to provide its audiences with the latest updates, scoops, interviews, and exclusives. With nearly 30 offices around the world and large-scale presence in several key countries such as Iraq, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Yemen, Al Arabiya enjoys a competitive edge in providing on-the-ground, first hand coverage of major events of relevance to its audience and the world at large. Al Arabiya’s charter embodies an independent editorial policy based on providing its viewers with a speedy news service and balanced analysis that is thoughtfully accurate, comprehensive and objective.