Host

Khalid Al Jumaily

Expertise
Qatari Journalist and TV Personality

Khalid Aljumaily is a renowned Qatari TV presenter and communications expert, celebrated for his dynamic media presence and expertise in public relations. He began his career as a sports reporter, covering landmark sporting events across the Middle East, Africa, and the world. His early experiences at Al Kass channel and as the first Qatari host at Qatar Radio's French division significantly shaped his media career. Since 2009, Khalid has been an integral part of the Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science program, presenting the program and enjoying accelerating the development of the region’s next generation of innovators.

In 2012, Khalid transitioned to a pivotal role with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, managing community engagement for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2018, he advanced Qatar's tourism image as the head of public relations at the National Tourism Council and played a significant operational role during the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the Tournament Call Center Director.

Currently, Khalid leads the Public Relations and Communication department at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. He holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris.

Khalid's engaging personality is well-known across the Arab world as he’s been the host of the program since his inception, where he is fondly remembered for his heartfelt sign-off of Stars of Science episodes: “We met in kindness, and our next encounter will be as such.”