Nivine Afiouni

Director

Nivine boasts two decades of unparalleled experience in the international media realm, having honed her expertise across varied disciplines like field reporting, international relations, governmental dynamics, and reputation management. A significant portion of her career - 16 prolific years – was dedicated to international TV and digital broadcasting working with Al Arabiya News channel and Sky News Arabia, from which she pivoted to an influential advisory position as Director at CT Group, steering business growth in the GCC.

A pioneer in her field, Nivine was one of the earliest global voices on climate change in 2013 and holds the distinction of being the premier Middle Eastern journalist to report from Antarctica. She further spotlighted climate geopolitics with her comprehensive coverage in the Arctic Circle in 2019.

As a seasoned moderator, Nivine has brilliantly helmed prominent events in UAE and KSA for over a decade, with notable mentions being the World Government Summit and King Salman’s Aid and Relief Center conference, graced by the august presence of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Her influential stature is further reflected by her advisory roles on boards in both the UAE and Switzerland.

Educationally, Nivine is fortified with a bachelor’s in political science and a Master's in International Affairs from the esteemed Fletcher School at Tufts University, Boston. Her scholastic portfolio is enriched with diplomas in fields like investigative reporting, intelligence, and counter terrorism.