{"id":11,"date":"2024-07-21T07:37:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T06:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sorahman.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:09:13","slug":"portfolio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sorahman.com\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment History<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Al Jazeera International\u2019 (English Channel)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nov 2005 &#8211; April 2025<br>Al Jazeera International\u2019 (English Channel) \u2013 P.O. Box 23127 \u2013 Doha, Qatar<br>Rolling 24 Hour International News<br>News Anchor &amp; Correspondent Nov \u2013 2005 present<br>Senior Correspondent South Asia \u2013 New Delhi \u2013 Sept \u2013 2011 \u2013 January 2015<br>Senior Correspondent South East Asia \u2013 Kuala Lumpur \u2013 January 2015 \u2013 August\u00a02017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV Granada Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan 95 \u2013 May 2005<br>ITV Granada Television Ltd -(Formerly at Quay Street), Orange, Media City UK \u2013 Manchester M50 2HE<br>\u2018Granada Reports\u2019<br>News Anchorman \/ Features Reporter<br>PSC Producer \/ Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner of -The Royal Television Society Best Television Presenter 2003 for Granada Reports &amp; Crimefile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV News Channel\u2019 (Network)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>June 03 \u2013 Jan 05<br>\u2018ITV News Channel\u2019 (Network) \u2013 200, Grays Inn Road \u2013 London WC1X 8XZ<br>\u2018ITV1 News (Network)<br>News Anchor \u2013 Rolling 24hr Network News UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV Granada Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nov 04<br>ITV Granada Television Ltd<br>\u2018Muslim Myths\u2019<br>Studio debate host on unveiling the mystery around the Islamic faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV Granada Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nov 96 \u2013 Dec 03<br>ITV Granada Television Ltd<br>\u2018Crimefile\u2019<br>Anchorman \/ Reporter \u2013 Crime solving programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Channel 4 TV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apr 04 \u2013 May 05<br>Channel 4 TV \u2013 CTVC for Channel 4 \u2013 Bushey, Herts WD23 1DR<br>\u2018Shariah TV\u2019 (Series 1&amp;2)<br>Presenter of a five part studio debate series on Islam and Islamic Law. It\u2019s meaning and relevance to young Muslims in the U.K. today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Travel Channel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>May 04<br>The Travel Channel \u2013 66 Newman St \u2013 LondonW1T<br>\u2018Arabian Travel Market 2004\u2019<br>News programme in Dubai highlighting the movers and shakers in the Travel Industry in the Middle East and South Asia holiday scene and what products and facilities are available to this years traveler. A Features &amp; Travel Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC TV (London)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan 04<br>BBC TV (London) \u2013 CBBC Education \u2013 TVC London W12 7RJ<br>\u2018Pathways of Belief\u2019 (Network BBC2)<br>Location Reporter \/ Presenter in Tunisia<br>Documentary on Islam and its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV Meridian Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mar 02 \u2013 Dec 02<br>ITV Meridian Television Ltd \u2013 Southampton<br>\u2018That\u2019s Esther\u2019 (Network ITV1)<br>Location Reporter: Social Action programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV London News Network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan 00 \u2013 Jan 04<br>ITV London News Network \u2013 London Television Studios \u2013 Upper Ground \u2013 London SE1 9LT<br>\u2018London Tonight\u2019<br>News Anchorman \/ Features Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV Granada Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>May 03<br>ITV Granada Television Ltd \u2013 ITV1 Drama<br>\u2018Blue Murder\u2019 (Network ITV1)<br>Cameo Role: News Anchor in this Network Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Productions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Feb 03<br>Red Productions for \u2013 ITV1 Drama<br>\u2018Second Coming\u2019 (Network ITV1)<br>Cameo Role: News Anchor in this Network Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC Pebble Mill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>May 96 &amp; Nov 00<br>BBC Pebble Mill \u2013 Pebble Mill Road<br>\u2018East\u2019 &amp; \u2018Eastern Vibes\u2019 (Network BBC2)<br>Reporter \u2013 Current Affairs &amp; Music Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CNN International<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>June 98<br>CNN International \u2013 Atlanta, USA<br>\u2018Global Trek\u2019 (CNN World)<br>Presenter \/ Reporter \u2013 Travel Show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITV Granada Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Feb 98<br>ITV Granada Television Ltd<br>\u2018Travelers Check\u2019<br>Anchorman \/ Reporter \u2013 Holiday Show. A Travel Feature Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC GMR (Radio)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan 98 \u2013 Jan 2005<br>BBC GMR (Radio) \u2013 BBC North \u2013 Oxford Road \u2013 Manchester M60 1SJ<br>\u2018The Asian Word\u2019<br>News Anchor \/ Presenter<br>Current Affairs programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC White City<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>May 94 \u2013 Dec 94<br>BBC White City \u2013 201, Wood Lane \u2013 London W12 7TS<br>Producer \/ Director<br>Asst. Producer \u2013 BBC Education<br>Programmes: TV6 \/ You and Me \/ Autumn Launch 94\u2032<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC TV Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apr 94 \u2013 May 94<br>BBC TV Centre \u2013 Wood Lane \u2013 London W12 7RJ<br>Publicity Office Assistant<br>The Eurovision Song Contest 1994<br>Assistant: 1989\/90\/91<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark Television Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sept 93 \u2013 May 94<br>Clark Television Ltd (for) \u2013 Carlton Television London<br>Senior Researcher<br>The Crystal Rose Show \u2013 Studio Audience Debate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC Pebble Mill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sept 92 \u2013 Feb 93<br>BBC Pebble Mill<br>\u2018Network East\u2019 \/ \u2018Network East Extra\u2019 (Network BBC2)<br>Reporter: Asian Arts Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC Wales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apr 92 \u2013 Sept 92<br>BBC Wales \u2013 Llandaff<br>Television Production Trainee<br>Researcher: Daytime Chat show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rahman Productions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan 92<br>Rahman Productions (for) \u2013 BBC Education<br>Producer \/ Director<br>Nagin \u2013 Graduation film sold to BBC Education for BBC2 network transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hindi Picture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Oct 89 \u2013 May 90<br>Hindi Picture (for) \u2013 Channel Four TV<br>Researcher<br>On the Other Hand \u2013 Asian Studio debate show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC North<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jul 88 \u2013 Sept 88<br>BBC North \u2013 Manchester<br>Studio Floor Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RTE Television<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apr 88 \u2013 May 88<br>RTE Television \u2013 Donnybrook \u2013 Dublin. Ireland<br>Researcher<br>The Eurovision Song Contest 1988 \u2013 Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BBC South<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jul 87 \u2013 Aug 87<br>BBC South \u2013 Southampton<br>Trainee Station Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ED-EXCEL (BTEC) Professional Certificate in Management Development Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Manchester Open Learning I Granada Television Ltd<br>Nov 99-Sept 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B.A. Honors in Photography Film and Video<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Westminster, Harrow College<br>Sept 88 \u2013 July 91<br>Graduation: 2.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTEC National Diploma in Audio Visual Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NEWI \u2013 Cartrefle College, Wrexham<br>Sept 86-Jul 88<br>Graduation: Distinction &amp; Merits<br>2 \u2018A\u2019 Levels, 7 \u20180\u2019 Levels, 3 CSE\u2019s<br>Kingsway High School, Chester. Sept 79 \u2013 June 86<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards &amp; Nominations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst in the media, I have picked up several awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WINNER<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Television Society \u2013 Best Television Presenter 2003 \u2013 for Granada Reports and Crimefile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WINNER<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Asian Film Academy, Best male Television Presenter 1993 (BBC) and 1995 &amp;1996 (Granada TV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finalist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lloyds TSB Asian Jewel Awards 2004 \u2013 Contribution to Arts and Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achievements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achievements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I have represented the media companies I have worked for at a corporate level, acting as host or speaking at conferences and gatherings as diverse as:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In Qatar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>AFG College with The University of Aberdeen &#8211; MC\/ Moderator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>STRENGTHENING GLOBAL COMMUNICATION CAPACITY CONFERENCE &#8211; April &#8211; 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Qatar Chamber of Trade and Commerce &#8211; Trade &amp; Treasury Transformation Summit &#8211; May 2025 -MC\/ Moderator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In Portugal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Websummit 2021 &#8211; (Moderator for several debates)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In the UK<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Media Trust,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>BAFTA \u2013\u2018 In Conversation with\u2026\u2019,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Foyer Federation,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Prince\u2019s Trust (Ambassador for Prince\u2019s Trust),<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Variety Club of Great Britain (Ambassador for Variety Club),<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Alzheimers Society &#8211; Ambassador<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Greater Manchester Police \u2013 Young Citizen of the Year Awards &amp; Making A Difference (MAD) Awards,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Institute of Directors(IOD) (NW) Annual Awards 2004<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Skill City Awards 2004<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Merseyside Police \u2013 Business Crime Conference 2004<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Crown Prosecution Service Conference 2003<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Mersey Partnership \u2013 Women in Business Conference 04<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Annual Halle Orchestra Concert at Tatton Park<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Business In The Community Awards \u2013 North West 04<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Winning Women Awards North West, 2003, 2004 &amp; 2005<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Qualification Curriculum Authority \u2013 (QCA) London, 2001<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Trading Standards Institute \u2013 Young Consumers of the Year Final, &#8211; Cheshire &amp; North West 2002\/3\/4<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Greater Manchester Health Action Zone, Cheshire County Council, Oldham Local Strategic Partnership<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Conferences, Department of Further Education and Skills; and The Core Cities Conferences<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;as well as many<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>schools and colleges around the North West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am also a&nbsp;<strong><em>Patron of Crimestoppers (North West)<\/em><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><em>Ambassador for the Prince\u2019s Trust, The Alzheimers Society &amp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Variety Club of Great Britain NW.<\/em><\/strong>I have filmed and production managed international shoots in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I speak five&nbsp;<strong>Indian languages<\/strong>&nbsp;and am an active health club enthusiast, play tennis and have travelled Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>extensively. At high school, I was the Chairman of the Sixth Form and School Council and received&nbsp;<strong>\u2018The Governors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award for Services to the school 1984\u2019<\/strong>, in recognition for my public speaking and captaincy of the school basketball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>team for six years as well as playing for the City of Chester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corporate Hostings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corporate Hostings and Presentations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For any corporate event hosting\/presentations please contact any of my agents world wide for bookings, for details please click on the logo for Agents official websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"121\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sorahman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> +44 1928 713849<br><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> +44 7831 146633<br><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@redmondpr.com\">info@redmondpr.com<\/a><br><strong>Address:<\/strong> 4 Tunnel End, Preston on the Hill, Cheshire. 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UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"38\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sorahman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xrival_media.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.QjciAjPi_k.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenter &amp; Event Management<br>TV &amp; Radio<br><strong>Tel:<\/strong> +44 7702 822 384<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:harry.gibson@rivamedia.co.uk\">harry.gibson@rivamedia.co.uk<\/a><br><strong>Web:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rivamedia.co.uk\">http:\/\/www.rivamedia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"135\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sorahman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xspeakersCorner.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.Q62I8ug_DP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>207 High Road London, N2 8AN, U.K.<br><strong>TEL:<\/strong> +44 (0) 20 8365 3200<br><strong>FAX: <\/strong>+44(0) 20 8883 7213<br><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> info@speakerscorner.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employment History Al Jazeera International\u2019 (English Channel) Nov 2005 &#8211; April 2025Al Jazeera International\u2019 (English Channel) \u2013 P.O. 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