Hoda Kotb is an American-born Egyptian news anchor, TV host, and best-selling author. She is best known as the co-host of NBC’s fourth hour of the "TODAY" show with Kathie Lee Gifford, which elected them to win a Daytime Emmy Award in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Kotb has been nominated for eleven other Emmy awards for her outstanding achievements, and was ranked #87 on Arabian Business' "The 100 World's Most Influential Arabs 2017."
6. Dena Takruri - Palestinian-American
Dena Takruri is a Palestinian-American journalist, senior presenter, producer at AJ+, and a former host at HuffPost Live.
She has gained international recognition due to her authentic reporting and coverage of pressing issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Takruri's Arab and Muslim background, alongside her career, led her to become a featured personality in the Peabody and Emmy nominated series “The Secret Life of Muslims.”
7. Raya Abirached - Lebanon
Raya Abirached is a Lebanese celebrity journalist, producer, presenter of "Scoop with Raya" and co-host of the hit TV talent show "Arabs Got Talent."
She is one of the first Arab journalists to interview A-list stars such as Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, and Beyoncé. Abirached covers all the major awards ceremonies and film festivals such as the Oscars and Cannes Film Festival.
The Lebanese journalist has earned a spot on Forbes' "The Top 100 Arab Celebrities" list at #92 with more than 5.51 million followers on social media.
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