10 incredibly influential female Arab journalists on TV

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For no good reason other than sexism, the larger part of high-profile journalists is a pool of wealthy men.

According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, the number of women studying journalism and working in the media is increasing, yet they remain a minority in top journalistic roles.

In the Arab world, hundreds of brave female news reporters and journalists are paving the way towards gender equality in the field.

Here are 10 of the most influential and prominent female television journalists in the Arab world.

1. Lojain Omran - KSA

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Lojain Omran is one of Saudi Arabia's most famous television hosts, boasting over 5.7 million followers on Instagram.

She is best known for her show "Good Morning Arabs" (صباح الخير يا عرب) and being one of the most influential personalities in the Arab world.

Her growing following on social media, along with being a brand and a goodwill ambassador, got her a spot on Forbes' "The Top 100 Arab Celebrities" list at #55.

Omran was named as the face of the "Mohammed bin Rashid Award For Tolerance" as well as the best anchor in 2009 by "Zahrat Al Khaleej" magazine.

2. Lamees Al Hadidi - Egypt

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Lamees Al Hadidi is an Egyptian journalist, broadcast presenter at CBC, and weekly columnist for Al Masry Al Youm. She is also the CEO of "Al Alam Al Youm" (The World Today,) Egypt’s first independent business newspaper.

She was awarded "Best Female Presenter" by DG Festival in 2012 and 2015, and a special award by the DG committee in 2010. She was also ranked #31 in Arabian Business' "The World’s 100 Most Powerful Arab Women."

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