Wafaa Albadry is an award-winning Egyptian-German journalist with over 15 years of experience in broadcast, digital media, and technology across Europe and the Middle East.

Currently leading a diverse portfolio of 13 newsletters at The National in Abu Dhabi, she is also pursuing an MSc in Cyberpsychology, delving into the profound connection between human psychology, cognition, and artificial intelligence. Her expertise encompasses trust in AI, public interest technology, and audience-centered storytelling.

Wafaa's impactful decade at Germany’s international broadcaster DW saw her in key editorial roles and driving transformative media projects. With a deep passion for the future of journalism, she developed She@Work, a groundbreaking digital show and online community focused on empowering women’s economic progress in the MENA region. She also played a crucial role in designing an in-messenger bot game aimed at combating disinformation and addressing news avoidance.

As regional editor at Unbias the News, Wafaa led award-winning investigations, crafting long-form and multimedia cross-border stories that shine a light on underreported issues. She co-authored Unbias the News: Why Diversity Matters for Journalism. An esteemed judge for prestigious journalism awards, including the One World Media Award, and a prep- committee member for the European Press Prize, she is on a mission to embrace the spirit of innovation and uphold a commitment to ethics and inclusivity within the global intersection of technology and journalism.

read more