Hussain Al-Ismail

Hussain Saeed Al-Ismail is one of Bahrain’s distinguished national professionals who has dedicated his career to serving the nation and its people with sincerity and commitment. Through his determination and persistence, he has left a remarkable and professional imprint in the fields of public relations and media.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts - Major in Journalism & Media, Yarmouk University, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Professional Experience:

• Public Relations Officer, General Organization for Youth & Sports - 2002.
• Senior Public Relations Specialist, Ministry of Education - 2003 to 2010.
• News Anchor & Program Presenter, Ministry of Information - Bahrain Radio & Television.
• Lead Presenter of the Main Political News Bulletin, Bahrain TV (since 2005).
• Writer & Presenter of Sports Programs on Bahrain Radio (Sada Al-Riyadha, Mala’eb Al-Bahrain, Al-Share’ Al-Riyadhi).
• News Anchor for Bahrain News Radio, Bahrain FM, and the General Program Radio.
• Presenter of the main Ramadan TV competition show “Sigharana Did Kibarana” (2009).
• Pilot broadcaster at Al Jazeera News Channel, Qatar (October 2009).
• Presenter of “Hala Bahrain” morning program, May - October 2010.
• Head of Media Department, Ministry of Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning - 2010.
• Covered official foreign visits of H.E. Dr. Jumaa Al-Kaabi, Minister of Municipalities Affairs, conducting interviews with heads of states and ministers.
• Writer & Presenter of “Bahrain Ahla” (supported by HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa) - 2013.
• Assigned to the Office of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Head of the Media Committee for Brave MMA World Championship - 2017 & 2018.
• Chief of Protocol & Public Relations, General Secretariat of the Council of Representatives - since 2018.

Major Coverage & Contributions:

• Bahrain’s 2nd Parliamentary Elections.
• World Endurance Championship for Youth & Juniors, Bahrain (2005).
• Asian Games Torch Relay, Qatar (2006).
• Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 17) coverage for Al-Dawri & Al-Kass Channel.
• Arab Summit (22nd Session), Sirte, Libya (2010).
• Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 (2006-2010).
• Parliamentary & Municipal Elections (2010, 2014, 2018).
• GCC Summits - Bahrain 2012, Kuwait 2013.
• GCC Ministers of Municipal Affairs meetings - Kuwait (2014).
• Brave MMA World Championships - 2017 & 2018.
• Arab Parliament sessions, Cairo.
• Papal visit of Pope Francis to Bahrain - November 2022.