Carla Abdel Malak is a presenter and producer best known for her work on ET Bil Arabi, where she covers entertainment, celebrity culture, and major regional events. With a strong foundation in media production, she develops stories from concept to screen and combines on camera presence with editorial planning and behind the scenes coordination, making her a familiar face in the Middle East’s entertainment landscape.
Her work extends beyond television into regional stages, where she regularly moderates panels and hosts conversations at leading women’s, business, and creativity forums. Her style blends journalism, cultural insight, and personable storytelling, earning her a trusted reputation with audiences and industry figures alike.
At BRIDGE Summit, Carla will explore the evolving intersection of entertainment, identity, and regional media influence, offering a front line perspective on how stories are shaped, shared, and consumed in the age of social platforms and celebrity driven culture.
Paid subscription models like Meta and X Verified are transforming the meaning of a blue checkmark, from a symbol of earned credibility to one of transactional access. As verification becomes something users can buy, trust in platform signals is eroding, heightening risks of misinformation and disinformation spread in particular. How do we think about restoring trust in this monetized and AI-driven media landscape?
Social Impact Strategist, Hadley Impact Consulting
Department Chair & Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
CEO, Wheelhouse
CEO, ASPIRE
Presidente del Gruppo Prisa, PRISA
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