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Sohail Rahman is an award-winning Al Jazeera anchor with over 28 years of experience in television news. He is based in London, UK, and Doha, Qatar.
A fluent speaker of five South Asian languages, Sohail has worked for top broadcasters, including ITV, BBC, Al Jazeera, and CNN. He was the first British Muslim man to present ITV National and Granada regional news. He is a sought-after speaker and host for an array of conferences and events.
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Sohail Rahman gained recognition in the UK as a presenter for Granada Reports, earning the Royal Television Society Best Television Presenter award for his work on Granada Reports and Crimefile. He later went on to present national bulletins and programs for ITV.
He has covered major stories across South Asia and the Middle East and was nominated for a USA TV Emmy for his coverage of the 2015 Nepal earthquake. In 2003, he won the Royal Television Society’s prestigious Best Television Presenter Award.
His versatility has led him to host travel shows for CNN and ITV and work in radio. Sohail is also a highly regarded speaker, moderator, and host at international conferences, awards, and events. He is in high demand for engagements in the UK, such as the King’s Coronation, which he co-hosted with Jennie Bond.
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Sohail Rahman is an international journalist with Al Jazeera, based in the Middle East and London. Fluent in five South Asian languages, Sohail has reported extensively across South Asia and the Middle East, covering major global events. He is widely sought after for his expertise at international events and conferences.
