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AN INTRO TO
An introductory guide to [this topic] and how to succeed at it.
- Founder & CEO of Right Service and MESMF-
A Publication of
Table ofContents
Introduction 3
About the Author 4
Everyday Influencers 5
Professional Influencers 15
Celebrity Influencers 28
INTRODUCTION
By now, social media had tremendously impacted our interaction
and handling some issue related to culture, business, and the
world-at-large. It had revolutionized the way people communicate
and socialize on the Web.
Therefore it’s important to stay connected and in the moment in
any social media platform and follow the right people. They can
influence how you think, how you connect with others and how
you and learn since learning from experts in your field or in
business can help you achieve greater results.
This e-book of “Top Arab Social Media Influencers To Follow” was
create since following and learning from experts in your field or in
business can help you achieve greater results and who knows,
they may learn from you!
Let’s get familiarized to the “Top Arab Social Media Influencers To
Follow” listed in no specific order, and segmented in 3 main
categories:
• Everyday Influencers
• Professional influencers
• Celebrity Influencers
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joe Ghantous is a Lebanese businessman
and entrepreneur. He is best known as the
founder of “Right Service ®” and the
“Middle East Social Media Festival and
Award ®”.
Joe graduated in Law and Business
Administration with class honor.
He offers over 10 years of social media
speaking and consulting services to B2C
and B2B businesses. Joe has been
certified as a digital marketing expert from
ESA - Business School, Hootsuite
University, Facebook and Google.
Follow Joe on: LinkedIn - Twitter Facebook
– Instagram – Website .
Everyday Influencers
These are “everyday people” in your email list who have a large social
media audience and are passionate about a specific cause. Examples of
Everyday Influencers: Activists, Casual Bloggers, Volunteers.
Here's a list of "Top Arab Everyday Influencers":
Abrar AlAzmi - Health
Abrar is pharmacist in the first place, she is an influencer on twitter who
writes about cooking, healthy recipes and diet.
Follow Abrar on: Twitter – Instagram
Abdul Aziz – Food & Technology
Abdul Aziz is a blog behind “Kuwaitiful” focusing on quality posts, from food
reviews to nerdy technology. He is also a digital marketer, gamer, graphic
designer, developer and a crazy cookie addict.
Follow Abdul Aziz on Twitter, Facebook , Website
Everyday Influencers
Abdullah Aljalawi - Technology
Abdullah is a blogger passionate about technological products that makes
peoples live easier. He is also passionate about traveling to new places and
photography.
Follow Abdullah on: Twitter ,Facebook ,Instagram
Abdullah Al Jbeil - Lifestyle
Abdullah is a blogger who writes about latest and exclusive news in various
topics.
Follow Abdullah on : Twitter
Abou Foulan - Technology
Abou Foulan is the blogger behind “Abou Foulan Blog” where he writes
about latest technological news & experiments as well as other general
topics and news.
Follow Abou Foulan on: Twitter: Facebook ,Instagram ,Website:
Everyday Influencers
Ahmad Said - Motivation
Ahmad runs a family business. He is enthusiastic to motivate and inspire
people. She is an eager reader and nature lover.
Follow Ahmad on: Twitter
Ansam I. AlRadwan – Food & Travel
Ansam is passionate about good food and new fun places to visit.
Follow Ansam on: Twitter , Facebook ,Instagram
Dalida AlDoub – Fashion & Beauty
Dalida is a blogger passionate about fashion, beauty and make up.
Follow Dalida on: Twitter ,Instagram
Everyday Influencers
Dana Tuwairish – Fashion , Food & Lifestyle
Dana is interested in fashion, food & lifestyle. She has a dream of touching
more and more lives throughout the G.C.C. with my range of distinctive
beauty and lifestyle offerings.
Follow Dana on: Twitter , Instagram ,Website
Danderma – Books, Travel & Photography
Danderma is the blogger behind “Danderma’s blog” she is passionate about
books, travelling photography and anything from the good olden days.
Follow Danderma on: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Faisal Al Basri - Fun
Faisal is comedian who have a YouTube show discussing Football.
Follow Faisal on: Twitter ,Instagram
Everyday Influencers
Frankom - Lifestyle
Frankon writes all what he likes to share with others and reveals his
opinion.
Follow Frankom on: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website
Ghazi Gheblawi - Society
Ghazi is an author and editor at Darf Publishers. He is also a blogger at
Imtidad Cultural Blog.
Follow Ghazi on: Twitter Facebook Website
Mahmoud Ahmad - Technology
Mahmoud is a passionate blogger eager to learn more especially about
technology. He also likes to read, write and blog.
Follow Mahmoud on: Twitter Instagram Website
Everyday Influencers
Maikel Nabil Sanad - Peace
Maikel is a liberal blogger and the founder of “No Military Service”. He was
nominated for Noble Peace Prize.
Follow Mikael on: Twitter ,LinkedIn ,Facebook
Mark Makhoul -
Mark is the blogger behind “Two Forty Eight AM” blog where he shares any
interesting new topics.
Follow Mark on: Twitter Facebook ,Instagram ,Website
Mostafa Sheshtawy – Movies & Travel
Mostafa is filmmaker, director and cinematographer. He is also a traveler.
He shares his passion on his website.
Follow Mostafa on: Twitter , Facebook Instagram Website
Everyday Influencers
Nasser Al Qatami - Human Rights
Nasser is the blogger behind Flight965. He is an activist who talks about
Human Rights.
Follow Nasser on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Nasser Bin Hamad - Society
Nasser writes simply what reflects his opinion and some thoughts on
Crooked World full of misery, fear, injustice and demonization.
Follow Nasser on: Twitter Facebook
Pretty Little Things - Business
She is interested In the business of pretty things and the co-founder of
QoutMarket Kuwait an artisanal farmers market in Kuwait.
Follow Pretty Little Things on: Twitter , Facebook
Everyday Influencers
Safa Hijazeen – Technology & Books
Safa is passionate about digital and innovative teams, performance, and
disruptive work. He is also eager about books, tech and talent.
Follow Safa on: Twitter , LinkedIn
Sultan Al Qassemi - Art
Sultan is a columnist, and the director's fellows at MIT Media Lab. He is a
huge fan of art & architecture
Follow Sultan on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Yazan G. AlSawalha - Lifestyle
Yazan is an influencer who tweets his own opinions about various topics.
Follow Yazan on Twitter Facebook
Everyday Influencers
Zainab Alabdulrazzaq - Fashion
Zainab is passionate about fashion and lifestyle, where she express it on
her website and social media.
Follow Zainab on: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Website
Zeinobia - Society
Zeinobia is blogger, journalist & photographer where she freely express her
views.
Follow Zeinobia on: Twitter ,Instagram ,Website
Zori Ashkananii – Food & Beauty
Zori is a fashion addict with passion about food & beauty.
Follow Zori on : Twitter ,Instagram
Professional Influencers
Similar to what they are called, these influencers are well known for their
area of expertise. Examples of Professional Influencers: Founders,
Bloggers, and Executive Directors.
Here's a list of "Top Arab Professional Influencers":
AbdulAziz Al Mersil - Sports
AdulAziz is the manager of Riyad’s Sports journal.
Follow AbdulAziz on : Twitter Facebook Instagram
Abeer Abdeljalili - Business
Abeer is the Co-Founder & CEO, of “Diva Glam”, an event management &
marketing consulting company. She Worked as PR & marketing consultant
for Kuwait major companies & elite products. She is a well-connected
socialite & she brings her experience, engaging personality and
international flair to serve Divas.
Follow Abeer on : Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Instagram
Professional Influencers
Ahmed El Alfi - Business
Ahmed is Founder and Co founder of many companies as similar to Nafham
, Sawari Ventures and others. He has a wealth of experience, superb
industry insight and an invaluable international network.
Follow Ahmed on : Twitter LinkedIn
Alaa Al Aswany - Society
Alaa is the internationally bestselling author of The Yacoubian Building and
Chicago He is also a journalist who writes a controversial opposition
column.
Follow Alaa on: Twitter Facebook:
Anas Hasan - Politics
Anas is a journalist who is interested in political cases. He loves reading.
Follow Anas on: Twitter
Professional Influencers
Bashayer el Bader - Health
Bashayer is dietitian who shares her knowledge for a healthy lifestyle.
Follow on social media Twitter Instagram
Dima Khatib – Digital Marketing
Dima is a journalist, poet and translator. She is the Managing Director of Al
Jazeera Media Network. She is an award-winning digital news service in
English, Arabic and Spanish launched by Al Jazeera Media Network in San
Francisco, USA.
Follow Dima on: Twitter Instagram
Fahed Yahiya - Health
Fahed is the “Diet Ninja” who shares all about healthy trends.
Follow Fahed on: Twitter
Professional Influencers
Issam Al Zamal - Economy
Issam is a blogger a journalist who covers economical issues. He is also the
founder and CEO of Ramal Company.
Follow Issam on: Twitter Instagram Website
Kaswara Al-Khatib - Business
Chairman & CEO at UTURN Entertainment. He is one of the top
entrepreneurs and founders of innovative and successful creative projects in
Saudi Arabia.
Follow Kaswara on : Twitter LinkedIn Facebook
Khalid Almatrafi -
khalid is a journalist and the regional manager for Al Arabia TV.
Follow Khalid on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Professional Influencers
Maha Taher – Digital Marketing
Maha is the Co- founder & Managing Partner at 77 media a digital
marketing agency.
Follow Maha on Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
Mahmoud Salem – Social Media Strategy
Mahmoud is a blogger and won the Best ME blog in 2006 and BOB Best
English Blog in 2011. He is also a Daily News columnist, social media
strategist, & occasionally topples.
Follow Mahmoud on: Twitter Facebook
Muhammad Mansour - Entrepreneurship
Muhammad is an entrepreneurship ecosystem builder at Rise Up Summit.
He is a progressive, conservative, liberal person.
Follow Muhammad on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Professional Influencers
Mustafa Agha - Sports
Mustafa is Head of MBC sport department.
Follow Mustafa on: Twitter
Nasser Al Mtawaa’ – Digital Marketing
Nasser is web developer and social media enthusiast!
Follow Nasser on: Twitter
Tamer Al Dakheel - Society
Tamer is a founder & publisher of Bourashed News. He is named by Forbes
ME as 2nd Most influential Twitter Account Panarab for 2011.
Follow Tamer on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Professional Influencers
Walid el Ferraj - Business
Walid is Founder and CEO of “Al Ain Al Yawm” and Editor of Chief of “Action
Ya Dawri”
Follow Walid on: Twitter
Natalia Shustova – Fashion
Fashion Entrepreneur Dubai based fashion advocate & consultant, public
figure, socialite & the founder of #shoestova
Follow Natalia on: Twitter – Facebook - Instagram – Website
Huda Kattan - Beauty
Social media phenomenon who created the blog Huda Beauty which
became the #1 blog in the Middle East and a top 20 beauty blog worldwide.
She posts her video content to her self-titled YouTube channel. She is a
Hollywood trained makeup artist and beauty consultant.
Follow Huda on: Twitter – Facebook - Instagram - Website
Professional Influencers
Karen Wazen Bakhazi - Fashion
Karen in a blogger and a mother of 3 children. She is ranked among the
region’s top fashion influencers. She is behind “Karen’s Choice” blog where
she communicates with her fans and followers about fashion, lifestyle and
travel.
Follow Karen on: Instagram – Website
Sondos Alqattan – Beauty
Kuwaiti makeup artist and Instagram star who shares her makeup tutorials
with over 2.3 million Instagram followers and counting. She has become one
of the most followed regional makeup artists being featured in numerous
beauty blog and publications.
Follow Sondos on : Twitter – Instagram - Website
Hossam Darwish – Marketing & Tourism
Hossam is an internet marketing consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and
author. He is also the Assistant Secretary General For Training & E-
Marketing and E-Tourism at the Arab Tourism Organization.
Follow Hossam on : LinkedIn – Twitter - Facebook
Professional Influencers
Fahd al Fehaid – Digital Marketing
Fahd is Business Management, Marketing & Self Developmenttrainer as well he is a journalist and the editor in chief for Al RiyadNewspaper.Follow Fahd on : Twitter – Instagram
Youssef Al Mhwari – Social Media Marketing
Youssef is passionate about social media and marketing mainly intopics related to charity. He is also interested in managing &developing websites.Follow Youssef on : Twitter
Hani Ghofaily – Social Media Marketing
Hani is and advisor, general supervisor & the spokesperson at theSaudi Ministry of culture & information. He is also an expert insocial media marketing.
Follow Hani on: Twitter - Instagram - Website
Professional Influencers
Khalid Al Thawadi – Digital Marketing
Khalid is the founder at Digital Wave Academy & Digital Marketing& E-Commerce Consultant and Trainer. He is also the Chairman ofthe Communications and Information Technology Committee inthe eastern region.Follow Khalid on: Twitter – Facebook
Noura Alzabie – Social Media Strategy
Noura is a strategic project manager at Social Media Club –Bahrain as well as being a specialized writer in social media.Follow Noura on : Twitter – Facebook
Tamer Azhari – Digital Marketing
Tamer is a digital marketing & social media specialist.
Follow Tamer on: Twitter
Professional Influencers
Obaid Al Abdali - Marketing
Obaid is a university doctor in marketing. He is passionate aboutspreading the good knowledge about marketing. He is also behinda blog “Toward a Marketing Culture”.
Follow Obaid on : LinkedIn – Twitter – Facebook – Instagram
Mohammad Abu Al Komboz – Digital Marketing
Mohammad is a digital marketing consultant, trainer & speakerwho helps brands to grow.
Follow Mohammad on: LinkedIn – Twitter - Facebook - Instagram
Ibrahim Alrwsa – Social Media Marketing
Ibrahim is a trainer and speaker specialized in social media. He is also a journalist.
Follow Ibrahim on: Twitter
Professional Influencers
Nora Bo Awadh - Beauty
Nora is a beauty consultant and she does training sessions forwomen located in the gulf region.
Follow Nora on: Instagram
Celebrity Influencers
They are VIPs with a higher level of influence as they are looked up to by
certain groups of the public as well as have a wide and strong influence.
Examples of Celebrity Influencers: Authors, Musicians and Politicians.
Here's a list of "Top Arab Celebrity Influencers":
Abdul Aziz Alhies - Society
Abdul Aziz is a writer and a sociologist. He is eager to know more new ideas
and people.
Follow Abdul Aziz on: Twitter
Abdullah Boftain - Politics
Abdullah is a political activist and TV host of political shows. He is also
founder and manager for various business, marketing and ecumenical
companies
Follow Abdullah on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Celebrity Influencers
Abdullah Ismail
Abdullah is a journalist and the host of “Min Al Akher” Show.
Follow Abdullah on: Twitter Instagram
Adel Tawijiri - Sports
Adel is sportive critic and writer. He is also a specialist in law.
Follow Adel on : Twitter Instagram
Ahmad El Esseily - Society
Ahmad is a film and television editor/director, and host of radio and
television shows. He shares all his thoughts on his twitter account.
Follow Ahmad on: Twitter
Celebrity Influencers
Ahmed Feteha
Ahmed is a journalist in Cairo for Bloomberg.
Follow Ahmed on: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook
Amr Waked – Movies & Music
Amr is a film maker and musician. He is also the UNAIDS MENA Goodwill
Ambassador.
Follow Amr on: Twitter
Asrar AlAnzari
Asrar is journalist and a works in public relations and media.
Follow Asrar on : Twitter , Linkedin , Instagram
Celebrity Influencers
Bassem Youssef - Society
Bassem is a comedian, writer, producer, physician, media critic and
television host, who hosted satirical news program.
Follow Bassem on: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook
Belal Fadel - Society
Belal is a writer who shares his opinions freely.
Follow Belal on: Twitter Facebook
Dima Farraj - Society
Dima is a TV presenter and a journalist. She is also an activist and a
blogger:
Follow Dima on: Twitter , Facebook
Celebrity Influencers
Fahed Al Snaidi
Fahed is an academic person and a journalist.
Follow Fahed on: Twitter , instagram
Fares Aawad - Sports
Fares is a Sports commentator on Dubai TV.
Follow Fares on: Twitter
Hamad Ali- Society
Hamad is a blogger behind “Maa’ Hamad ElQalam” blog where he covers
all issues in his society. He also have a show with the same name.
Follow Hamad on: Twitter Instagram
Celebrity Influencers
Hamoud El Khdour
Hamoud is a singer with positive vibes.
Follow Hamoud on: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Ibrahim Al Dahman - Society
Ibrahim is a Media consultant, journalist and writer.
Follow Ibrahim on : Twitter Facebook
Jamal Khashoggi - Society
Jamal is journalist, columnist, author and the general manager and editor-
in-chief of Al Arab News Channel.
Follow Jamal on : Twitter , Instagram .
Celebrity Influencers
Malek Najar
Malek is a painter, and a director of famous TV series.
Follow Malek on: Twitter
Moataz Ktaina
Moataz is writer, poet and a journalist.
Follow Moataz on: Twitter
Mohamed Othman – Social Media
Mohamed is a multi-platform reporter, TV broadcast journalist and a social
social media geek.
Follow Mohamed on: Twitter
Celebrity Influencers
Mohammad Al Rotayyan - Society
Mohammad is a writer and an ambassador of Raoom organization that
cares about orphans.
Follow Mohammad on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Mona el Tahaway - Society
Mona is an author and public speaker. She is a feminist and an columnist.
Follow Mona on: Twitter
Nadia el-Magd - Politics
Nadia is journalist, a media person and a political analyst.
Follow Nadia on : Twitter Facebook
Celebrity Influencers
Saadia Mafrah - Society
Saadia is a journalist and a writer.
Follow Saadia on: Twitter Facebook
Said Hilal - Society
Said is a journalist covering various social issues.
Follow Said on: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Saleh Alshehi
Saleh is writer and a journalist. He is also an ambassador of Raoom
organization that cares about orphans.
Follow Saleh on: Twitter
Celebrity Influencers
Taim Alfalasi - Movies
Taim is an online media personality , She is famous for hosting the online
radio program the TaimShow, she also established a highly successful
career as an internet filmmaker, vlogger, and celebrity interviewer.
Follow Taim on : Twitter Instagram
Wajd Bouabdallah - Society
Wajd is an independent journalist and writer. She is the blogger behind
“Wajd Blog”.
Follow Wajd on: Twitter Website
Yousef Baloushi - Actor
Yousef is an actor.
Follow Yousef on Twitter , Instagram
Top Arab Social Media Influencers
Ibrahim Al Qsaimi – Society
Ibrahim is a journalists and the Executive Director of Social Responsibility at
Asma Company and a member at the General Federation Of Arab
Journalists Foundation.
Follow Ibrahim on: Twitter – Instagram
Taim Al Falasi – Society
Taim is digital media personality, known for her radio show “Taim Time” a
show that merges between education & entertainment.
Follow Taim on: Twitter - Instagram
This e-book is a result of personal research, and represents a point of view that
may miss some Arab influencers’ names that we forgot or don't know. If you feel
yourself deserve to be mentioned in this e-book or you know someone that
should, we would be glad to know about, please send us an email to
[email protected] and we will study your request.
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