Being a media face plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and providing information to the majority. Through their reporting, they point out significant issues and inform people about current events, enabling them to make informed decisions.
Today we talk about one such media person who made a big impact on this platform despite being an Iraqi refugee: Dalia al-Aqidi. She showed the world that being a refugee, people can often face significant barriers but through their work, they can offer unique perspectives and experiences to the table, enriching the diversity of voices in media and the arts.
How old is Dalia al-Aqidi?
Dalia al-Aqidi was born on June 1, 1968, (age 54) in Baghdad, Iraq, and attempted to find refuge in the United States in 1993. She is a Muslim refugee who came to America with her parents, Ghazwa Al-Alkhalidi (mother) and Fakri Al Aqidi (father) in her 20's. Dalia's zodiac sign is Gemini and her nationality is Iraqi.
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She is an Arab-American journalist, freelance field reporter, writer, and host. She is an award-winning journalist covering foreign affairs, terrorism, radical Islamism, and terrorist groups. She has spent over three decades reporting. Al-Aqidi has been a straightforward critic of Islamic radicalism and has written about her experiences growing up in Iraq and the impact of terrorism on her country. She is also an active member of the Republican party and has also been the talk of the town since she launched a challenge against Ilhan Omar. She holds a Graduate degree in journalism.
What Has Dalia Done Professionally?
She began her career as a co-host at Abu Dhabi TV, and there she only worked for a year (February 1974 to February 1975). She then became a “broadcaster/co-writer/actress” for Baghdad Radio & TV in Baghdad, Iraq. In the year 1989, for Sharjah TV- Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, U.A.E, she became a writer/presenter. Similarly, from July 1990 to July 1993, she was a news anchor, writer, and producer at ‘Radio Free Iraq’.
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Then, she also served as a news anchor at ‘Voice of America’ and ‘Radio Sawa’. Dalia was a political news correspondent at ‘Al-Arabiya TV’ in November 2002. Likewise, from December 2003 to February 2005, she was a White House Correspondent at ‘Al-Hurra TV’. In 2007, she worked with the Multi-National Security Transition Command in Baghdad and helped to establish a new Iraqi News Center and also train Iraqi security ministries on how to develop and sustain professional media offices.
On August 11, 2020, Aqidi ran for election in the Republican primary for the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District but she lost in the Republican primary. She is a very active user of social media sites. As a result, she has a Twitter handle that has over 41.7 K followers on the platform.
Is Dalia al-Aqidi Married?
Dalia's relationships are never mentioned. However, she appears to be single and not married. She maintains her personal life private and never gives out personal details, and does not have any information even in the wiki. She has never mentioned her family or husband and keeps it away from public sights.
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What is Dalia's Net Worth?
The total net worth of Dalia Al-Aqidi is estimated to be between $2-3 million USD. She has accumulated most of her assets from her profession as a journalist and author. She also gets a regular monthly salary which is estimated to be $80K-$90K.
How tall is Dalia?
Dalia stands tall at the height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)and weighs around 62kg. She maintains a slim body and is physically fit and has brown eyes and blonde hair.
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