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Speaker
Chantal Saliba
News Presenter, Sky News Arabia
Chantal Saliba Abikhalil is a leading news anchor at Sky News Arabia and presenter of the channel’s two-hour daily Newsroom show. Since joining the network in 2014, she has become one of its most prominent faces, covering global events and interviewing high-profile leaders. From 2021 to 2024, she hosted The Planet, a climate-focused program, reporting from major events including COP26, COP27, and COP28, and interviewing figures such as John Kerry, Jens Stoltenberg, Filippo Grandi, and Alain Berset.
Chantal has covered the Arab League Summit in Bahrain, the U.S. elections; and the political transition in Syria, where she hosted daily live debates from Damascus. Earlier, she reported from the Munich Security Conference, the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and moderated discussions at the World Economic Forum, Abu Dhabi Ideas Weekend, Special Olympics World Games, and more. She holds a Master’s in International Relations and a Bachelor’s in Economic Science from Saint Joseph University in Beirut and has a strong record in humanitarian and academic work.
At BRIDGE Summit, Chantal will share how frontline journalism and live debate can illuminate complex global issues, and how media can responsibly cover conflict, climate, and political change.
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Chantal Salibaat BRIDGE
- Media Workshop 8 December 2:15 - 2:55PM
Storytelling for Media: Make Your Message Stick
Master the art of storytelling to craft memorable messages that resonate with audiences and reinforce brand identity. Trainer: Chantal Saliba, Sky News Arabia
IMI Academy - Media Panel 8 December 5:40 - 6:10PM
The Art of Conversation
In a world defined by noise, speed, and polarization, meaningful dialogue has never been more essential—or more rare. This session brings together leading voices from media, culture, and public life to reflect on the craft of conversation: how empathy, curiosity, and listening can rebuild understanding in an age of constant broadcast. Through their experiences, they explore how dialogue can bridge divides, shape narratives, and remind us of our shared humanity.
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