Zaina Khaled

Zaina Khaled is the Public Policy Programs Associate, Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye. Earlier, in TikTok was the Partnerships Lead for Emerging Vertical in MENA. She worked as well on setting up various media partnerships, entertainment projects and maintaining strong relationships with key media partners in the region. Zaina formerly served pre-TikTok as Projects Supervisor at Weyyak -Arabic OTT Platform- for Zee Entertainments, worked as Producer for MBC Group, and led various production campaigns for governmental entities in UAE Alongside the corporate works, Zaina is a professional public speaker, KeyNote Tedx Speaker & voice over/ Dubbing artist. She is a filmmaker too; her bachelor capstone short movie was screened at Cannes Film Festival 2017 and got nominated at Dubai Film Festival 2016 She holds Masters in Leadership & Innovation in Contemporary Media from the American University in Dubai (AUD) , and Bachelor Degree in Digital Production and Storytelling from AUD. She holds a certificate in Middle Eastern Studies. More personally, Zaina is Palestinian, born & raised in UAE. She is passionate about content & media innovations in all its forms whether it is TV, Film or digital. Always lost in cinema theatres, with her family, or listening to peoples inspirational stories. Her obsession with media came from her belief in the powerful positive impact that this tool can bring to make people better. "Working in TikTok is truly an enjoyable adventure.. Between discovering talents, growing creative communities, and exploring infinite opportunities"