Zeina Yazigi facts for kids
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Zeina Yazigi
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| Born | 2 April 1975 Latakia, Syria
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| Nationality |  Syria |
| Education | Tishreen University Lebanese American University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Abed Fahed
(m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
Zeina Yazigi (Arabic: زينة يازجي) is a well-known Syrian journalist. She is a news reporter and a television anchor. This means she helps share important news with people on TV. Currently, she works as a news anchor at Asharq News.
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Zeina Yazigi: A Journalist's Story
Her Early Life and Education
Zeina Yazigi was born on April 2, 1975. Her hometown is Latakia in Syria. Her dad was a doctor. Her mom studied at a famous university in Paris, France.
Zeina went to Tishreen University in Latakia. There, she earned a degree in English Literature. Later, she studied media at the Lebanese American University. This helped her learn how to work in news.
Starting Her Journalism Journey
Zeina began her career working for big news companies. She worked for Reuters first. Then, she joined the Associated Press in Beirut. After that, she became a reporter for CNBC in Syria.
Later, she moved to Syrian Television. She presented political programs there for about a year and a half. These programs talked about important government and world events.
Working at Different News Channels
In 2003, Zeina joined Al Arabiya. This is a very popular news channel. She worked as a news anchor there. She also hosted a weekly show called Tahta Al-Daw, which means Under the Light. This show focused on political topics.
In 2011, Zeina left Al Arabiya. She moved to Dubai TV. There, she created and hosted a political talk show called The Arab Street. After that, she joined Sky News Arabia. She produced and hosted another political talk show there. It was called Bisaraha, meaning 'Frankly'. She worked there until 2017.
In November 2020, Zeina started working for a new news channel. This channel is called Asharq News.
Helping Others and Recognition
Zeina Yazigi cares a lot about people who have had to leave their homes. These people are called refugees. She has worked as a consultant for UNHCR. This organization helps refugees around the world.
In 2013, Zeina was recognized for her achievements. Arabian Business magazine named her one of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women. This shows how important and influential she is in the Arab world.
Her Family Life
Zeina Yazigi is married to a Syrian actor. His name is Abed Fahed. They got married in 2002. They have two children together, a daughter and a son.
