Rageh Omaar

Rageh Omaar is a Somali-born British journalist and is ITV’s International Affairs Editor, responsible for covering major news stories across the world. He is also the presenter of ITV’s current affairs programme "On Assignment". He was previously Senior Foreign Correspondent for the BBC, where he covered the second Gulf War from Baghdad, before leaving to report and present for Al Jazeera. He has also presented on Dispatches for Channel 4 and Panorama for BBC.

Rageh is no stranger to documentaries which have included The Life of Muhammad, The Purpose of Islam, The Ottomans, Child Slavery, Inside Iran, The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Miracles of Jesus, Race and Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo, The Vicar of Baghdad and An Islamic History of Europe.

Rageh has written often and widely for the main UK newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Daily Mail.  He is also an author, having written two books published by Penguin; Revolution Day: The Human Stories Behind the Iraq War, and Only Half of Me: Being a Muslim in Britain.

Rageh is a highly sought-after speaker, known for his insightful perspectives on international affairs and journalism. His first hand accounts of significant historical events, such as the Iraq War and the Arab Spring, provide audiences with a unique and compelling viewpoint.

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