Ruba Ibrahim Email and Phone Number

I am a founding member of blinx. As Chief Operations Officer I am responsible for overseeing the overall operations starting from building strategies and business goals ensuring all business processes are efficient and effective. My current role at blinx allows me to merge my passion for the media industry, investing my network and the expertise I have acquired to build a unique digital hub. It is very rewarding to unlock employees’ potential, I am proud to say that I have built a… Show more I am a founding member of blinx. As Chief Operations Officer I am responsible for overseeing the overall operations starting from building strategies and business goals ensuring all business processes are efficient and effective. My current role at blinx allows me to merge my passion for the media industry, investing my network and the expertise I have acquired to build a unique digital hub. It is very rewarding to unlock employees’ potential, I am proud to say that I have built a culture that inspires our team to be creative, dynamic, and influential. My key accomplishments include: • Setting up the grounds for one of its kind digital media hub in MENA• Building the studios and offices and setting up workflows while integrating new technologies and systems.• Setting up financial, procurement and HR systems and workflows. • Developing effective Policies and Procedures• Building a diverse strong homogenous team Show less

As Director of Operations, I was responsible for reporting directly to the General Manager while running overall operations with responsibility for cost cutting, minimizing failures, ensuring full accountability and unifications of procedures. I efficiently generated 10 direct reports and direct 6 cross-functional teams with staff of over 100 different nationalities. I was trusted for ensuring effective business continuity and crisis management in a seamless manner. I established and maintained… Show more As Director of Operations, I was responsible for reporting directly to the General Manager while running overall operations with responsibility for cost cutting, minimizing failures, ensuring full accountability and unifications of procedures. I efficiently generated 10 direct reports and direct 6 cross-functional teams with staff of over 100 different nationalities. I was trusted for ensuring effective business continuity and crisis management in a seamless manner. I established and maintained strategic partnerships with key players within and outside of the industry.Some of my noteworthy accomplishments included: • Comprehensive plan to seamlessly counter Covid-19 with 75% remote operation.• Saved over 5% annually against forecast budget spend in the last 10 years.• Steered revamp of Al Arabiya channel and launching the Newsroom and studio during Covid-19.• Spearheaded project of launch of Alhadath news channel, on-air in four months.• Introduced new technologies at the aim of developing productivity and production.• Enhanced overall workflow through standard operating procedures and integration over multiple technology platforms.• Organized annual International Conference, involving key personnel flying in from 20 destinations worldwide.• Joined as Producer, then promoted to Senior Producer, and finally Head of Operations seven years ago.• Achieved detailed understanding of negotiating and improving contract terms with key suppliers and contractors. Show less

MIFTAH (NGO) is The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy. Managed 2 direct reports and worked with senior figures to implement appropriate governance.• Successfully managed the relationship between MIFTAH and Government and NGO organisations.• Established extremely effective channels for communicating with the media and organisations at local, national and international levels.• Delivered extremely impressive fundraising performances via… Show more MIFTAH (NGO) is The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy. Managed 2 direct reports and worked with senior figures to implement appropriate governance.• Successfully managed the relationship between MIFTAH and Government and NGO organisations.• Established extremely effective channels for communicating with the media and organisations at local, national and international levels.• Delivered extremely impressive fundraising performances via extensive and effective networking and the promotion of MIFTAH's aims and objectives. Show less

This role had the specific aim of fostering strong international and cultural relationships that would lead to successful fundraising and the establishment of educational projects.• Played a key role in the formulation of the Palestinian Plan on Higher Education.• Directly managed visits by foreign delegations into Palestine and Palestinian delegations to worldwide destinations to ensure that a consistent message was delivered about the organisations Higher Education aims.… Show more This role had the specific aim of fostering strong international and cultural relationships that would lead to successful fundraising and the establishment of educational projects.• Played a key role in the formulation of the Palestinian Plan on Higher Education.• Directly managed visits by foreign delegations into Palestine and Palestinian delegations to worldwide destinations to ensure that a consistent message was delivered about the organisations Higher Education aims. • Successfully represented the Ministry at Women's Committees to promote and effect gender mainstreaming in education. Show less

• Delivered successful project planning and implementation.• Managed inbound and outbound delegations.• Organised and co-ordinated major events.