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DUBAI: United Media Services (UMS) has appointed acclaimed Egyptian journalist, Abdel Latif El-Menawy, as the CEO of News and Journalism.
The decision aligns with the company’s development strategy, spearheaded by Chairman Tarek Nour, which aims to enhance the performance of news channels, newspapers, and digital platforms, UMS said in a statement.
El-Menawy is a prominent journalist and writer with a daily column in Al-Masry Al-Youm and articles in Arab News. He also contributes to other regional and international publications. He served as Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Al-Masry Al-Youm until October 2023, when he decided to dedicate more time to writing and research.
Previously, El-Menawy was Head of the News Sector at Egyptian Television and the founding director of Al-Ghad News Channel. He also served as Managing Editor at Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper.
In addition to his journalistic work, El-Menawy has hosted current affairs television programs and is a member of the judging panel for the International Emmy Awards. He also serves on the board of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in New York.
El-Menawy is the author of several books, including the notable "18 Days... The Final Days of Mubarak's Rule" and his most recent work, "The Copts: An Investigation of the Roots of the Conflict Between Muslims and Copts in Egypt". His other works, primarily in Arabic, explore topics such as political Islam, the Copts in Egypt, and various political and social issues.
Established in May 2016, UMS owns several TV channels and networks, including general channels dmc – ON, CBC, Al-Hayat, specialized sports channels ON Time, and news channels Al Qahera News – Extra News.