Currently a Senior Producer at CGTN America in Washington D.C. and originally a radiographer with a love for photography, Omar Hani Elwafaii’s award-winning content has been hailed as being engaging, educational, and entertaining.
Short-form explainers
Omar has a knack for breaking down complex topics in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way. These are just some examples of his work, including the award-winning ‘Cow Farts and Climate Change’.
Reporting
Deploying around the world or around the corner is an exciting part of being a journalist and producer. Not only did Omar cover the 2020 US elections in several states, but while leading a deployment in Jerusalem, his on-the-ground coverage of US President Trump’s move to open a US Embassy in Jerusalem - and the larger Israel Palestine conflict - was a final nominee for the DRUM award for Breaking News Story of the Year.
Long-form explainers
Articles
Omar is also a published writer with articles ranging from science & technology to race, culture, and global politics.
