Calgary Arabia Radio
Description: I founded Calgary Arabia radio in 2015. Calgary Arabia was a radio show, broadcast on Red FM 106.7 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and live streamed on Facebook every Thursday from 10 pm to 12 AM. Calgary Arabia's goal was to give voice to the Canadian Arab community and keep our audience on track with current artistic and cultural happenings. In the first two years of hosting Calgary Arabia, the show had reached more than 1.8 million organic impressions. The show's segments were also published online on Facbeook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Anghami.
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Accreditations: During the 7 years of hosting & producing Calgary Arabia, I was able to cover countless events and festivals locally, nationally, and internationally. Some of the most prominent festivals are: The Cannes International Film Festival 2022 & 2021, The Academy Awards 2021, the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 & 2021, The Calgary International Film Festival 2018, 2020 & 2021, The Toronto Fashion Week 2019.
Expansion plan: With a plan to expand Calgary Arabia Radio to a 24/7 online radio station, the second half of 2022 is dedicated to building a team and programming that serves the Canadian Arab community across Canada
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Resources: I singlehandedly did all the hosting & production required for the show. I managed our social media channels. I recorded and edited interviews (video & audio). I sourced out guests. I communicated with artist managers, agents, and publicists. I wrote scripts for all segments on the show. I pre-interviewed guests. I prepared for interviews and conducted all of them.
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Equipment and software: Zoom Meetings, Zoom H4n, Shure SM58 mics, Shure Super 55 Deluxe Mic, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premier Pro, Webcast, Open Broadcasting Software (OBS), iMediaTouch, vMix, Anchor.FM.
Recorded Interviews (Arabic)
Recorded Interviews (English)
Live Shows (Arabic)
Live Shows (English)
Check out all of the show's segments & Interviews on Facebook
Canar TV
Description: Canar TV is an online TV station based in Ottawa that focuses on serving the Arab community across Canada and the United States.
Resources: I hosted a prime time weekly online show every Thursday at 9 pm Eastern time called Masa El Khair With Canar. The show included at least two segments per episode that cover a wide range of social, cultural and/or artistic topics. My role included arranging and conducting interviews with prominent figures in the Arab community in Canada and The United States. In addition to the regular weekly programming, I hosted two seasons of Canar TV's annual talent competition: Arab Talent in Canada and The United States
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Equipment and software: Behringer Xenyx 802, Shure Super 55 Deluxe Mic, StreamYard
Regular Programming (Arabic)
An interview with comedienne Salma Hindy
An episode about Egyptian dialect and associated traditions
An interview with Actor Aixa Kay
An episode with the founders of the Canadian Arabic Orchestra and artist Eyad Jabarin
Talent Show (Arabic)
Season 2 Opening Episode with Theatre Artist Aida Sabra
Season 1 Finale
Maple Coffee
Description: Maple Coffee was a Ramadan special online variety show consisting of 4 episodes. The show was created by the Arabian Culture & Arts Wheel Alberta
Resources: I coordinated filming locations as well as assisted with set design and decor. I wrote scripts to create compelling stories and booked guests. I overlooked the post-production process and assisted when needed. I created an online distribution strategy that garnered the 4-episodes how more than 27,000 organic views on digital media including Facebook & YouTube.
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