Ramia Farrage

Ramia Farrage is an internationally respected broadcaster, presenter, and moderator with more than two decades of experience covering global business, economics, and current affairs. As Senior Presenter and Producer at Forbes Middle East, she delivers business news updates and leads interviews and podcasts with influential business leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping the Middle East and the wider global economy. Alongside her broadcasting work, Ramia is regularly hired as an event host and moderator, guiding high-level discussions on topics including artificial intelligence, sustainability, finance, and diplomacy.

Before joining Forbes Middle East in 2022, Ramia spent 15 years with Dubai Media Incorporated as Presenter and News Bulletin Editor for Emirates News on Dubai One TV. The English language national news programme was broadcast across the pan Arab region and provided international audiences with coverage of major political and economic developments. In addition to presenting, she played a central editorial role, leading story development, coordinating production teams, and overseeing the delivery of daily news programming and special projects.

Earlier in her career, Ramia worked as an English News Presenter and Producer for CNBC Arabia, where she presented Business Arabia. The programme delivered business and political news from across the Middle East to a global audience through CNBC International, CNBC Europe, CNBC Pakistan, and CNBC Asia. She also served as the GCC correspondent for Worldwide Exchange, providing live updates and analysis of regional developments for CNBC’s international broadcasts.

Throughout her career, Ramia has interviewed world leaders and global decision makers, including General Pervez Musharraf, former President of Pakistan, Mohammed Khatami, former President of Iran, Gerhard Schröder, former Chancellor of Germany, and former US President Jimmy Carter. She is also a contributor to publications including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business, writing on economic transformation, leadership, and innovation. Ramia Farrage is hired as an event host and moderator for her ability to lead intelligent, balanced conversations with senior leaders and global decision makers. With more than two decades in international broadcasting, she brings sharp editorial judgement, confident stage presence, and deep knowledge of business and geopolitics. Her experience interviewing heads of state and industry leaders allows her to guide complex discussions while keeping audiences engaged and informed.