Faisal Al Afifa has been the Deputy Managing Director of Al Jazeera Arabic Channel since December 2025, transforming the channel's strategic vision into measurable implementation plans, with quality content, and financial discipline.
He leads the day-to-day coordination between the editorial, technical and operational divisions, overseeing resource efficiency and workflow optimisation, with a focus on governance and operational risk reduction.
Prior to his position as deputy director of the channel, Faisal oversaw coverage of key international events, managed media projects, and undertook the production of talk shows with heads of state and influential figures.
He has an academic background in business administration.
