Abdulrahman Al-Rashed

Writer and Journalist

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, born in 1956, is a Saudi writer and among the most influential figures in contemporary Arab media. He was editor-in-chief of Asharq Al-Awsat before becoming General Manager of Al Arabiya from 2004 until his resignation in November 2014, helping establish the channel's standing among Arabic news broadcasters, after which he joined the board of the MBC Group. He founded the media production company ORTV and chairs the advisory board of the Al Arabiya and Al Hadath editorial boards. His column addresses Arab and international politics and reform, and in 2006 Arabian Business named him the most influential Arab media figure.