Omar Hussein (Arabic: عمر حسين; born May 21, 1986) is a content creator and media and communications consultant. Since 2010, he has accumulated over 100 million views across multiple platforms. Hussein has hosted TV talk shows on major Arab networks OSN and MBC and is an inaugural member of YouTube's Creators for Change, an initiative seeking to spotlight creators around the world who use their platforms to promote social causes. Hussein has also worked alongside the UNHCR to tackle empathy fatigue towards refugees in the Middle East. He is currently a Ph.D. student of Media and Communications at Temple University, researching the efficacy of online influencers to attract donors to non-profit organizations.[1]
In 2007, Hussein graduated from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemical Engineering. After working as an engineer for several years, Hussein enrolled at the University of Kent and completed his Master's in Business Administration in 2015. He worked in marketing and business-related posts before beginning a Ph.D. in Media and Communication at Temple University.
Professional careerEdit
As an engineer, Hussein worked for Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Procter & Gamble. In 2014, Hussein became the CEO of the media production start-up UTURN, and afterward worked as a marketing director for Careem, a subsidiary of Uber. In 2019, he co-founded a social media marketing and production agency.[2]
Starting in 2010, Hussein has written and performed Arabic-language web series content for Saudi production company Uturn entertainment, under the channel name 3al6ayer (Arabic: على الطاير, "On the Fly"). He specializes in blending stand-up comedy with social criticism. 3al6ayer has seen success in the emerging Saudi YouTube landscape, amassing over 60 million views over three seasons.[3]
In 2014, Hussain created and presented another show, Truth to Be Told, in collaboration with Uturn. He also appeared on the OSN talk show Aljamea and created content for Yahoo during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In 2017, MBC signed Hussein for another talk show, Majles Alshabab.[2]
Initiatives and charity campaignsEdit
In 2014, Hussein started Qomami, an initiative to address growing health problems from the overconsumption of fast foods in Saudi Arabia. Qomami was awarded the Best Health Initiative award by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia[citation needed].
In 2016, Hussein and group of other creators collaborated with the UN High Commission for Refugees to raise awareness for the conditions at refugee camps in different countries, both by providing commentary and recording on-site videos and photography. In 2017, YouTube chose Hussein as one of 13 global Content for Change ambassadors. Soon after, he produced an anti-hate speech music video that received more than 6 million views on YouTube.
omar, hussein, arabic, عمر, حسين, born, 1986, content, creator, media, communications, consultant, since, 2010, accumulated, over, million, views, across, multiple, platforms, hussein, hosted, talk, shows, major, arab, networks, inaugural, member, youtube, cre. Omar Hussein Arabic عمر حسين born May 21 1986 is a content creator and media and communications consultant Since 2010 he has accumulated over 100 million views across multiple platforms Hussein has hosted TV talk shows on major Arab networks OSN and MBC and is an inaugural member of YouTube s Creators for Change an initiative seeking to spotlight creators around the world who use their platforms to promote social causes Hussein has also worked alongside the UNHCR to tackle empathy fatigue towards refugees in the Middle East He is currently a Ph D student of Media and Communications at Temple University researching the efficacy of online influencers to attract donors to non profit organizations 1 Omar HusseinA photo of OmarBorn 1986 05 21 May 21 1986 age 37 United StatesMediumStand up YouTubeNationalityAmerican YemeniYears active2009 presentGenresObservational comedy Satire Character comedy Improvisational comedy Contents 1 Education 2 Professional career 3 Initiatives and charity campaigns 4 References 5 External linksEducation EditIn 2007 Hussein graduated from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemical Engineering After working as an engineer for several years Hussein enrolled at the University of Kent and completed his Master s in Business Administration in 2015 He worked in marketing and business related posts before beginning a Ph D in Media and Communication at Temple University Professional career EditAs an engineer Hussein worked for Schlumberger Baker Hughes and Procter amp Gamble In 2014 Hussein became the CEO of the media production start up UTURN and afterward worked as a marketing director for Careem a subsidiary of Uber In 2019 he co founded a social media marketing and production agency 2 Starting in 2010 Hussein has written and performed Arabic language web series content for Saudi production company Uturn entertainment under the channel name 3al6ayer Arabic على الطاير On the Fly He specializes in blending stand up comedy with social criticism 3al6ayer has seen success in the emerging Saudi YouTube landscape amassing over 60 million views over three seasons 3 In 2014 Hussain created and presented another show Truth to Be Told in collaboration with Uturn He also appeared on the OSN talk show Aljamea and created content for Yahoo during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil In 2017 MBC signed Hussein for another talk show Majles Alshabab 2 Initiatives and charity campaigns EditIn 2014 Hussein started Qomami an initiative to address growing health problems from the overconsumption of fast foods in Saudi Arabia Qomami was awarded the Best Health Initiative award by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia citation needed In 2016 Hussein and group of other creators collaborated with the UN High Commission for Refugees to raise awareness for the conditions at refugee camps in different countries both by providing commentary and recording on site videos and photography In 2017 YouTube chose Hussein as one of 13 global Content for Change ambassadors Soon after he produced an anti hate speech music video that received more than 6 million views on YouTube In 2021 Omar participated in the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations UNAOC EDIN program to promote peace and co existence 2 References Edit Participants EDIN Retrieved 2021 09 13 a b c Omarhuss Twitter Twitter Retrieved 2021 09 13 mashallahnews com External links EditOmar Hussein on Facebook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Omar Hussein amp oldid 1102166893, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
