Khuloud Al Omian

Khuloud Al Omian is a respected media executive, business journalist and keynote speaker, best known as CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East. She is widely recognised for launching and leading one of the most influential business media platforms in the Arab world. Since founding the publication’s regional operation in 2010, Khuloud has guided its editorial direction and strategic growth, establishing Forbes Middle East as a trusted voice on entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development. Her biggest achievement remains building the publication into a leading regional authority that celebrates influential leaders, groundbreaking startups and major business transformations across the Middle East.

Khuloud’s journey in media began after completing a BS in Media and Communication at Yarmouk University in Jordan. Early in her career she joined Jordan Radio and Television Corporation as a News Editor, gaining hands-on experience in reporting, editorial production and newsroom operations. This formative role developed her passion for storytelling and journalism while sharpening her ability to analyse social, political and economic developments. Seeking new opportunities within the rapidly growing regional media landscape, she later moved to Dubai to join CNBC Arabia as a Senior Producer. During her time at the network she worked closely with business leaders, economists and financial experts while producing high-profile programmes. Khuloud also made history by becoming the first producer of a live show on CNBC Arabia, a milestone that strengthened her reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking media professional.

Her defining career milestone came in 2010 when Khuloud founded Arab Publisher House after securing the licence from Forbes Media to launch Forbes Middle East in both Arabic and English. As CEO and Editor-in-Chief, she has spent more than a decade shaping the publication’s editorial voice while building its operations, commercial strategy and creative production teams. Under her leadership, the brand has produced influential rankings, reports and stories that highlight the Middle East’s most successful entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders. These initiatives have helped position Forbes Middle East as a powerful platform celebrating regional progress and economic transformation. In recognition of her impact on the media industry, Khuloud received the Best Woman Media Personality Award in 2015, a prestigious honour acknowledging her leadership and influence across Arab journalism.

As a keynote speaker, Khuloud shares insights drawn from decades of experience in global media, leadership and entrepreneurship. She speaks on topics including business innovation, economic trends in the Middle East, media influence and women in leadership. Her presentations offer audiences a unique perspective on building a successful international brand while maintaining credibility, transparency and editorial integrity. Khuloud also explores how storytelling can shape industries, influence leadership thinking and highlight the achievements of emerging markets. Organisations book Khuloud for her ability to translate complex economic developments into engaging narratives that inspire business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to think strategically about the future of global business and media.