| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Event Moderator • News Presenter • Producer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Career | |
| Awards | Presenter of the Year - UAE by the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards (2025) |
| Personal Life | |
| Birthplace | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| College/University | • Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech), Canada • The University of Winnipeg, Canada • SOAS University of London, England (2015-2017) |
| Educational Qualification | • An Associate's Degree in Journalism and Creative Communications from the Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications from the The University of Winnipeg • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Diplomacy, International Relations and Affairs from the SOAS University of London |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Kelly (Khalil) Abo Farrage (1 January 1936-22 February 2009) Mother- Wafaa Farrage |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- 2 • Basil Farrage (Businessman) • Ramy Farrage Sister- 1 • Nora Farrage  |
| Other Relatives | Grandfather- Sheikh Ibrahim Grandmother- Sheikha Mahiba Uncle- Mansour |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ramia Farrage
- She is of Lebanese ethnicity and would often travel to Lebanon from Canada during her childhood holidays.
Ramia Farrage with her siblings during her childhood
- Lebanon’s civil war inspired her to become a war correspondent during her childhood.
- She worked as an English news presenter and producer from April 2002 to December 2006 for CNBC Arabia, UAE, where she presented and produced ‘Business Arabia,’ a program that featured business and political news from the Middle East.
- She also served as a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) correspondent for Worldwide Exchange, a business news program, airing simultaneously on CNBC US, CNBC Europe and CNBC Asia.
Ramia Farrage interviewing Pakistan’s ex-president, Pervez Musharraf for CNBC
- She worked as a presenter and news bulletin editor for Dubai Media Incorporated, UAE, from January 2007 to December 2021.
- During her time at Dubai Media Incorporated, she served as a presenter and producer for the Dubai government’s official English language national news program, ‘Emirates News’ on their English language television channel, Dubai One TV.
Ramia Farrage presenting news for the Emirates News
- She joined the Forbes Middle East, UAE, in January 2022 as a senior presenter and producer. Besides conducting interviews, she also serves as a host of podcasts and web seminars for the Forbes Middle East.
- She works as a freelance contributor to various publications, including Arabian Business Magazine and Forbes Middle East.
- She serves as a moderator at various events, including the World Government Summit (WGS), the Middle East Investment Forum, and the Forbes 30/50 Summit.
Ramia Farrage working as a moderator at the Forbes 30/50 Summit
- She is a fitness enthusiast and practices CrossFit regularly.
Ramia Farrage at her CrossFit gym with her fellow gym members
- She is a sports enthusiast and often participates in various sports competitions.
Ramia Farrage after competing in a NAS Sports competition
