Media City Qatar Leadership Team

Hamad Omar A.
Al-Mannai

Hamad Omar A. Al-Mannai is the Chief Executive Officer of Media City Qatar, bringing more than 30 years of professional experience across telecommunications, infrastructure, and national communications systems. He was appointed by the Board to lead the organization as it enters a new stage of growth and development, and as its recognition and impact continue to expand across the domestic and international media landscape. Al-Mannai’s leadership is centered on carrying forward Media City Qatar’s existing momentum while shaping its direction in line with national priorities under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Qatar National Development Strategy 2024–2030.

He began his career as a GSM Networks Engineer at Qtel (Ooredoo), later progressing to senior leadership roles including Head of Operations and Maintenance Networks. Al-Mannai subsequently served in the military sector where he held the role of Head of Wired and Wireless Networks and was later appointed Director of Communications. He also joined the Qatar Satellite Company, where he progressed through a series of senior leadership roles before assuming the position of Vice President – Commercial Affairs.

Throughout his career, Al-Mannai has played a key role in national-level initiatives, including membership on the Integrated System Committee, which evolved into the National Security Shield project, as well as the National Command Center establishment committee.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Electrical Engineering specializing in Communications, in addition to a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Khalid Mubarak
Al Naimi

Khalid Mubarak Al Naimi is the Executive Director of Support Services at Media City Qatar, where he oversees critical business operations, including human resources, procurement, IT, and general services, aligning them with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Khalid brings over 20 years of experience across the telecom, media, and satellite industries, with expertise gained from key roles at Ooredoo, Al Jazeera Media Network, and Es’hailSat. His tenure in these sectors has solidified his expertise in driving operational efficiency, spearheading transformative strategies, and managing large, diverse teams. Khalid’s career is marked by a consistent track record of elevating organizational performance through his sharp acumen in administrative and strategic management.

He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Northampton. In addition, he has completed multiple leadership and management programs, which have further honed his capacity to lead at the highest level, continually positioning him as a key figure in Qatar’s evolving media and communications landscape.

Tevfik Ergun

Tevfik Ergun serves as the Director of Strategy & Excellence at Media City Qatar, bringing over 20 years of experience in finance, auditing, and strategic leadership across the construction, manufacturing, and media sectors in Qatar, the UAE, and Türkiye.

In his role, Tevfik collaborates closely with leadership to execute strategies, enhance corporate performance, and foster government and institutional partnerships that support Media City Qatar’s long-term mission. His contributions have strengthened business offerings, led research initiatives, and advanced digital innovation and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with national development goals and international best practices.​

Tevfik is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) registered with the Chamber of Certified Public Accountants of Ankara. He holds a master’s degree in accounting, graduating with honors from Qatar University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marmara University.​

Nadim El Khoury

Nadim El Khoury holds the position of Director of Marketing & Communications. He brings around 20+ years of experience leading high-profile brands in marketing and operational excellence across MENA.

His experience spans across the different sides of the communication business – both at the operational and management levels. He is also recognized for an unrelenting tenacity to resolve communication, commercial, operational, and financial obstacles in complex markets.

During these years, he devised, implemented and led clients’ marketing plans in addition to optimizing structures with the aim to create consistency, quality, and margin improvement. He successfully managed cross-functional teams to push growth initiatives – to optimize resource allocation and minimize duplication.

His passion for technology has helped drive innovation and the rollout of tools as part of a continuous digital transformation. He supported many brands to grow and thrive in the digital age using the power of data and artificial intelligence in addition to capitalizing on new technology and automated solutions.

Nadim held different senior positions within WPP leadership team: CEO @ Grey Group; Executive Director @ VML and Regional Director Global Clients @ WPP, in addition to different board positions at Group M and the Int’l Advertising Association.

He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French which facilitates easy engagement, in addition to building long-term relationships in the international and local business community.

Zeyad Al Obaidi

Zeyad Al Obaidi serves as the Director of Operations and Services at Media City Qatar, bringing over 20 years of experience in technical broadcast facilities and operations management across the media industry. He plays a central role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of Media City Qatar’s technical and operational infrastructure.

In his role, Zeyad oversees complex broadcast facilities and service operations, working closely with internal teams and partners to deliver resilient, future-ready systems that support Media City Qatar’s growing ecosystem. His expertise spans engineering consultancy, data center operations, and large-scale infrastructure project delivery, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuity.

Zeyad has held senior leadership positions at leading regional broadcasters, including MBC Group and Al Araby Television Network, where he led critical technical operations across Qatar, the UAE, and the UK. His professional experience also includes business continuity and disaster recovery planning, contract negotiation, SLA management, and the integration of building management systems to ensure seamless service delivery.

Zeyad holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering and has completed internationally recognized professional training, reflecting his strong technical foundation and commitment to global best practices.

Laura Miccoli

Laura Miccoli is the Legal Affairs and Contracts at Media City Qatar, where she leads the organization’s legal function and oversees all aspects of legal affairs, including contracts, regulatory matters, compliance, governance, and legal strategy. She serves as strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, supporting Media City Qatar’s long‑term vision.

A qualified lawyer with over 20 years of international experience, Laura brings deep expertise across the media, broadcasting, production, and digital sectors. She advises on complex regulatory, commercial, and business matters and leads the negotiation of high strategic partnerships with regional and global media organizations. She also provides legal oversight for major national and international events, ensuring robust legal, regulatory, and risk‑management frameworks.

Prior to joining Media City Qatar, Laura held senior legal positions at BBC World Service Group and Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as at leading international production and distribution companies including FremantleMedia and Zodiak Media Group. Her career spans senior-level positions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where she worked with leading global broadcasters and media organizations.

Laura holds a Law Degree from La Sapienza University of Rome and a Master’s degree in Corporate Law from LUISS Guido Carli University, along with additional professional certifications in Music Law and International Television Formats.

Jarod Lopez

Jarod Lopez serves as Operational Advisor to the CEO & Acting Business Development Director at Media City Qatar, bringing more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across the music, pay TV, and satellite industries. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in aligning business functions with long-term strategic goals, establishing high-value partnerships, and accelerating commercial growth across diverse international markets.

Jarod began his career with EMI Tape in Malaysia, where he managed technical operations and maintenance. He subsequently spent more than 11 years with Astro, a satellite pay television operator, as part of the core team responsible for establishing its broadcast station and supporting the company’s early operational development.

He later joined MEASAT Satellite Systems, initially leading the technical operations team before transitioning into a commercial leadership role overseeing global sales and marketing. Prior to joining Media City Qatar, Jarod served as Executive Director of Marketing and Business Development at Es’hailSat, where he contributed to the organization’s commercial development and market expansion.

Jarod holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Northumbria. He has also completed executive education programs conducted by Harvard Business School ACM and the Indian Institute of Management, in addition to other professional programs.