Safwan Harkouss

Accomplished Broadcast Lighting Manager with 32+ years of experience in the field of television studio construction, lighting direction and technical project management. Experience designing, developing and implementing complete broadcast environments from the initial concept and studio planning through equipment specification, procurement, installation and operational readiness.

I have worked with MBC Group, Al Arabiya and Al Hadath. I have done a lot of projects like setting up new studios and launching channels. I have also helped fix up studios and brought in new technology to places all over the Middle East. My job is to make sure all the technical stuff works well for making television shows. This includes things like planning the engineering for broadcasts designing the lighting and figuring out how electricity we need. I also think about how to keep things from getting too hot or too cold. My goal is to come up with solutions that help the people making the shows do their jobs better. I have been doing this for a time and I am good at finding ways to make things work well for television production. I have worked on projects, for MBC Group, Al Arabiya and Al Hadath and I know what they need to make good television shows.

I have a lot of experience with broadcast technologies like automated studio systems and robotic camera environments and LED video wall solutions. I am also good at managing budgets and selecting equipment and making decisions and planning resources. People know me for being able to combine design with technical precision to make high-quality broadcast facilities that are efficient and reliable.

I love helping teams get better and making studio workflows more efficient by sharing knowledge and training and being a technical leader. I want to be a Lighting Director where I can use my experience in broadcasting and my leadership skills and knowledge of studio innovation to help make television productions. I think my broadcast experience and skills will be a help, in this role.

• 32 years of professional broadcast experience.
• Successfully contributed to the launch and development of multiple flagship television channels.
• Designed and delivered several state-of-the-art television studios across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Managed the technical lighting aspects of major studio relocations and modernization initiatives.
• Played a leading role in the visual evolution of both Al Arabiya and Al Hadath.