IMI Media Academy

IMI Media Academy is a premier global leadership development platform and training facility, headquartered in Abu Dhabi and part of IMI. Led by Faisal Bin Huraiz, Director of the IMI Media Academy, we design innovative, tailored training programmes that unlock leadership potential, empowering individuals at all levels to grow into confident, accomplished, and empathetic leaders.

Our approach is built around the individual, applying customisation and emotional intelligence in ways that set new industry benchmarks. By combining this with access to cutting-edge technologies, real-world training environments, and some of the world’s most accomplished and intuitive coaches, we equip participants with the skills they need to thrive in their industries.

With the full backing of IMI, we leverage the strength of the group’s leading media brands, offering participants an immersive experience within dynamic, fast-paced environments. This hands-on exposure sharpens their expertise and prepares them to excel in their careers.

Faisal Bin Huraiz serves as the Director of the IMI Media Academy, leading the media group’s training initiatives. As a certified trainer and coach, Faisal leverages modern learning tools to equip aspiring media professionals, leaders, and executives with the communications skills needed to excel. He has also been a News Presenter at Sky News Arabia since its launch in 2012, contributing to documentaries, investigative reports, and talk shows for both radio and television.

Faisal has conducted a wide range of high-profile interviews with prominent political leaders, including an interview with Former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as well as one with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; in addition to several interviews with a variety of ministers and influential public figures.

With over 17 years of experience, Faisal’s journey in the media industry commenced in 2004 as a radio producer and news presenter at Abu Dhabi Radio and Emarat FM. He subsequently transitioned to presenting news bulletins for Abu Dhabi TV, where he played a role in launching the local news bulletin ‘Oloum Al Dar’. Additionally, he hosted the popular sports program ‘Sound of Stadiums’ on Abu Dhabi FM.

He has been appointed as an official media representative for several prominent conferences, including The Arab Summit, World Tourism Exchange, Future Energy Summit, Venice Biennale, and Abu Dhabi Media Summit. His contributions extended to organizing and hosting events such as the Global Conference of Ageing, World Conference for the Disabled, Arab Media Forum, and IDEX, among numerous others.

Faisal holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, specialized in Radio and Television, from the United Arab Emirates University. He also holds an Associate Degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from the New York Film Academy.