ABDULKAREM AL-KHAYATI
Brussels
Summary
a highly accomplished Yemeni journalist with a career spanning from 1998 to 2008 as a journalist and 2008 to 2022
as TV correspondent, Ihave consistently excelled within Al Jazeera Media Network across diverse regions, including Yemen, Qatar, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. My roles have encompassed correspondent and producer responsibilities, complemented by extensive training in news editing, multimedia writing, and audiovisual production. Notably, I had the privilege of producing my inaugural report in 2015, which can be accessed on my YouTube channel.
My professional journey has equipped me with a profound understanding of complex political issues, extending to the intricate relations between the European Union, Africa, and China. My academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree in English from Sana'a University, Yemen, awarded in July 2002.
Iam enthusiastic about the prospect of leveraging my talents and expertise as a correspondent, news producer, or digital specialist. Iam eager to engage in discussions about how Ican immediately contribute to your organization's success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
correspondent
AlJazeera TV
Addis Ababa
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Works for Aljazeera Media Network in Yemen, Doha Head Office, Ethiopia and Djibouti as news programs and, producer and correspondent
Newsroom Producer Aljazeera
Aljazeera media netwerk
Doha
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Wrote, shot and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
- Scheduled interviews with guests and assigned stories to news reporters to optimize coverage and meet deadlines.
Correspondent
AljAzeera media netwerk
Marib-Sanaa
02.2012 - 01.2018
- Battlefield correspondent
- Aljazeera | Yemen | May 2014 - May 2018
- Producer
- Aljazeera | Yemen | August 2010=0 - May 2014
Developed and maintained relationships with contacts in various media outlets.
- Provided timely coverage of breaking news stories for print, television, and radio.
- Conducted on-site interviews with sources to gather information for reporting.
- Generated ideas for feature stories that would be interesting to viewers or readers.
- Updated digital content platforms with current news stories as they broke.
- Assisted producers with story development and production needs.
- Attended daily editorial meetings to discuss potential stories and coverage plans.
- Compiled reports from field correspondents regarding breaking news developments.
- Ensured accuracy of facts in all stories before submitting them for review.
Journalist
SUhail TV + Some Newspaper
Sanaa
02.2002 - 02.2012
- A reporter for Suhail TV channel, a Yemeni local TV from February, 2008 to March, 2010
- Editing Director for Al-Qabas local newspaper, from January, 2000 to 2009
- Editor in Al-Asimah newspaper
Football Coach
Almahweet youth club
Almahweet
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Experience as a Football Coach:Played for Almahweet Youth Club in Yemen until age 28.Coached youth and junior teams at Almahweet Youth Club.Improved team performance and developed young player skills.Won [League Almahweet province ] championship with Almahweet Youth Club in [2011].Hold football coaching certificate, member of [Football Coaches Association].Transitioned to a career in journalism.
Education
comprehensive journalism -
Al Jazeera Training Center
Doha- Qatar05.2019
Bachelor degree of English - English Education
Sanaa University Yemen
Sanaa07.2002
Place Of Birth
Almahweet -Yemen
Special Training
- Course for media in children trafficking Issues, organized by Ministry of Information, and UNICEF in 2009
- Several courses in preparing trainers in human development and human rights
- Courses in Human development and Human rights
- Courses on comprehensive journalism, news editing, photo writing, and the voice of the broadcaster ... (all in Al Jazeera Training Center)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/03/1977
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Yemeni
Languages
Arabic Native
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Intermediate
B1
Dutch
Beginner
A1
Timeline
correspondent
AlJazeera TV
02.2019 - 03.2022
Newsroom Producer Aljazeera
Aljazeera media netwerk
05.2018 - 03.2019
Correspondent
AljAzeera media netwerk
02.2012 - 01.2018
Football Coach
Almahweet youth club
01.2009 - 02.2011
Journalist
SUhail TV + Some Newspaper
02.2002 - 02.2012
comprehensive journalism -
Al Jazeera Training Center
Bachelor degree of English - English Education
Sanaa University Yemen
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