About Us

Ali Al Hammadi is the Chief Operating Officer at IMI, bringing over two decades of experience spanning media, sports management, real estate, infrastructure, and tourism.

Before joining IMI, he was Group CEO of Al Jazira Club, one of the UAE’s leading professional sports clubs, where he spearheaded strategic transformation initiatives and optimised operations at scale. Prior to that, he played a key role at Abu Dhabi Media, refining corporate strategy and driving organisational efficiency.

Ali holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Abu Dhabi University and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology, USA.

Khaled is a certified accountant with over 16 years of media industry experience. Khaled joined IMI in February 2015 as a Finance Director of Sky News Arabia and IMI. In 2016 his finance responsibilities were expanded to cover the assets of IMI.

In 2010, Khaled worked for Abu Dhabi Media as Head of Finance for Abu Dhabi TV and Radio network. Before moving to Abu Dhabi, Khaled worked as a Finance Manager at Multichoice Middle East – Dubai, a Pay TV service provider owned by ART group established to provide encryption and billing services for ART network and other pay TV platforms in the MENA.

Khaled holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Al Yarmouk University in Jordan, as well as CPA and CMA certifications from the United States.

Hassan Sharif joined IMI in 2020 as Special Projects Director and currently serves as Chief of Staff.

Since joining IMI in 2020, Hassan has been instrumental in driving continuous performance improvement and growth for the IMI group through his involvement in various strategic projects. Over the past two years, he has played a pivotal role in setting strategic objectives and shaping the new direction for IMI and its brands.

In his role as Chief of Staff, Hassan supports various projects with a primary focus on the delivery of IMI’s new strategic plans, organic growth goals, and regional and international investments. As part of the company’s Executive Management Team (EMT), he acts as a crucial liaison between the Board and the EMT, ensuring seamless collaboration towards shared objectives. His expertise in strategic planning, project management, organisational structure, finance, and business acumen continues to serve as a catalyst in propelling IMI forward.

Before joining IMI, Hassan worked with Deloitte for eight years, successfully managing corporate turnaround situations, performance improvement projects, diagnostic assessments, business reviews, and financial restructuring for several distressed businesses. In 2019, he worked with ADQ’s investment team, playing a key role in developing and implementing transformation initiatives for various media assets.

Mina Al-Oraibi is the Editor in Chief of The National newspaper, a daily English language regional newspaper based in Abu Dhabi. Mina has over 20 years of experience covering Middle Eastern, European and American affairs. She has conducted multiple high-profile interviews including with former US President Barack Obama, former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa AlKadhimi, US Climate Envoy John Kerry, Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva, President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Prior to assuming the role of Editor in Chief of The National, Mina was a Senior Fellow at the Institute for State Effectiveness (ISE) and a Yale World Fellow. At ISE, Mina is working on developing policy recommendations for improved governance in the Middle East and North Africa region, with a focus on Iraq and Syria.

Mina was the Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Asharq Al-Awsat, the international Arab-language daily newspaper 2011-2015. Before that, she was the Washington Bureau Chief for the newspaper.

In addition to her writing in The National, Mina is a columnist for Foreign Policy and Asharq Al-Awsat. Mina is an Advisor to the Global Dignity Day Movement and a member of the International Media Council. She is also a member of the board of trustees of the American University in Iraq – Sulaimani. Mina was named as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. She completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in Modern History at University College London.

Nadim Koteich is a renowned media personality and professional journalist. He currently holds the position of General Manager at Sky News Arabia, in addition to being the presenter of the weekly “Tonight with Nadim” program, a satirical political program that adopts a unique blend of sarcasm and seriousness to highlight a range of Arab issues and news topics.

Nadim brings more than 20 years of experience working with various media outlets, including newspapers, televisions, and online platforms. His proficiency extends to engaging in contentious media discussions and demonstrating adept editorial management skills. These attributes solidify his standing as a trailblazing figure in the realm of new media across diverse social media platforms. In addition to his television endeavours, Nadim contributes a weekly political column to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, where he delves into comprehensive analyses of the region’s most significant issues.

Before joining Sky News Arabia, Nadim garnered widespread acclaim for his hosting of the “DNA” program. This show attracted a significant public response, and it was aired on both “Future TV” and “Al-Arabiya” channels. He played an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of dialogue and debate in the Middle East region.

He began his career as a producer for the prominent weekly social magazine “Siri Wenfatahet” on Future TV. He was a senior news anchor and a member of the editorial board, and hosted the famous program “Studio 24”, where his innovative news style played an important role in improving the program’s reputation and rating.

Nadim’s journey in the media industry is marked by his notable accomplishments, including the creation of the weekly political talk show “Al-Muwajaha” on Abu Dhabi TV. He ascended through various media roles, progressing from an internal correspondent to co-producing and co-hosting the economic bulletin.

Nadim graduated from the Faculty of Information and Documentation at Lebanese University in 2000.

With more than 15 years of experience in digital media, Ahmed currently spearheads all editorial and day-to-day operations at Al-Ain News through their headquarters in Abu Dhabi and regional offices in Cairo.

Prior to joining Al Ain News, Ahmed served in key roles within the UAE government for 20 years. He also worked with Al Majal Media and Studies, where he steered a range of strategic media projects, with a focus on digital transformation, digital journalism development, quality, and performance.

Throughout his career, Ahmed has been a pivotal figure in numerous media and management committees, contributing significantly to editorial and digital projects at entities like Al Roeya newspaper, Msdar Digital media group and Al Forsan Digital Media. He also took part in committees dedicated to supporting communities, notably those focused on drug control and collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent Crisis and Emergency Team. He also serves as a digital media trainer and has authored multiple articles specializing in political and international affairs.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Journalism and a Higher Diploma in Computer Engineering from the UK. He is also a graduate of the Media Leadership programme from the National Defence College.

Brad joined IMI in June 2024. Prior to this, he held various management and global leadership positions. His domain expertise lies in technology and finance environments across various industries including media & entertainment, financial services and the sports industry.

His most recent role was Group Chief Information Officer at the Multichoice Group, the largest pay television operator in Africa. His focus there included technology platform modernization, digital transformation, enterprise data and analytics, establishing practices around agile development practices, enterprise architecture, machine learning, artificial intelligence and cloud-based technologies. He sits on various technology advisory councils and boards.

Brad is an avid sportsman having represented his country internationally in yacht racing, and he is also a keen mountain biker. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Honours) and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

With a career spanning over two and a half decades in the media and advertising industry, Sharif stands out as a visionary leader and a strategic innovator. Prior to joining IMI, he served as the Group Director of Commercial at MBC Group, which he joined in February 2005.

In his role at MBC, Sharif played an instrumental role in redefining the notion of media engagement, moving beyond the traditional ad formats to embrace a holistic and multi-platform approach. He led the product innovation team, and pioneered ‘life beyond the 30 seconds’, and created alternative revenue streams and developed solutions that not only enabled brands to further connect and engage with audiences but also had a significant contribution to the company’s financial well-being.

Prior to his tenure with MBC Group, Sharif began his professional journey at J. Walter Thompson in 1997. There, he demonstrated an impressive ascent through the corporate hierarchy. His contributions were pivotal in the conceptualization, stewardship, and strategic oversight of an array of high-profile brands. His expertise spanned various sectors and regions, effectively managing and nurturing the brands of various industry giants such as Nestle, Unilever, Kraft, Rolex, and Orascom, among many more.

Ahmed Embaby is a seasoned HR executive with over 30 years of experience driving transformational HR programs across technology, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and consulting industries. With a career spanning sales, consulting, and HR leadership, he brings a strategic approach to talent management, organisational development, and business-driven HR solutions.

Having held key roles at global organizations such as Pfizer, PepsiCo, and Oracle, Ahmed has a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business objectives. His expertise includes implementing global HR process automation, fostering cultures of empowerment, and enhancing employee engagement to drive operational efficiencies.

With extensive experience across the Middle East, South Africa, and Turkey, Ahmed excels in leading diverse, cross-functional teams in complex, matrixed environments. His ability to navigate cultural nuances and business challenges makes him a trusted leader in shaping high-performing organizations.

In his current role, Gadallah plays a key role in shaping the editorial standards across IMI’s portfolio of brands. He works in close partnership with Executive Management and Editors-in-Chief to ensure content is consistent, high-impact, and aligned with the group’s strategic priorities, with a focus on editorial excellence, supporting audience growth, and strengthening engagement across all platforms.

Prior to this, he held the role Group Editorial Director at IMI, where he worked with the Editors-in-Chief across the network to support editorial strategies across IMI assets. Prior to this, he was the Head of News at Sky News Arabia. Gadallah first joined Sky News Arabia’s editorial team in 2012, and over the years held a variety of leadership roles within the editorial team, with a main focus on building and driving the network’s social media and digital teams. As Head of News at SNA, he played an instrumental role in supporting the channel’s day-to-day operations and implementing strategies that amplified Sky News Arabia’s reach across the Arab world.

Prior to joining Sky News Arabia, he worked as a Media Advisor at the US Embassy in Doha. Gadallah is renowned for his exceptional journalistic skills, media analysis, and outstanding knowledge of the Middle East’s international politics and current affairs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Cairo University.

Rihab is a media investment specialist with over 10 years of banking experience. She joined IMI in August 2014 as an asset manager and shareholders’ financial representative. In 2016, her responsibilities expanded to the role of Investment Manager at IMI.

Prior to moving to the UAE, Rihab was chief of staff of BMCE Capital CEO, a leading asset management fund in MENA. Prior to this, Rihab worked at BNP Paribas in the M&A division and in financial services in the US. Rihab holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master’s degree in Finance from George Washington University, Washington, D.C.