Speakers of the 9th edition (2024)

Ramia is the Senior Producer and Presenter at Forbes Middle East, as well as an Emcee and Moderator with a long history of hosting various public and private sector events.

From its launch in 2007 until 2021, Ramia led the Emirates News broadcast on Dubai One TV as the Presenter and News Bulletin Editor.

Previous to her role at Emirates News, from 2002 to 2007, Ramia presented and produced the program Business Arabia, which aired internationally on CNBC.

Ramia has interviewed several world leaders including General Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, Mohammed Khatami, President of Iran, Gerhard Schroeder, Chancellor of Germany and Jimmy Carter, US President.

Ramia hosts major events including the World Government Summit in Dubai, where she emcees and moderates the sections on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

She is also a freelance contributor, published in Arabian Business Magazine among several other publications.

Ramia holds a MA in Global Diplomacy-International Relations from the University of London, SOAS, as well as a BA in Communications from the University of Winnipeg and an Associate’s Degree in Journalism from Red River College.