About
The man
behind the story
Field experience since 1994 · Professional journalism since 1998 · 107 countries
The Journalist
From Baghdad to the World
Mohamed Bourbiza is an international journalist and documentary filmmaker. His field experience began in 1994 through journalism training and field preparation in Doha, in a programme connected to Al Jazeera and supported in Qatar; his professional journalism career began in 1998. Born in Morocco and educated in Political Science at the University of Baghdad, his work has taken him across 107 countries, from conflict zones to cultural and documentary assignments around the world.
His work in the 1990s and 2000s was published and broadcast through international media organisations including Al Jazeera, Daily Mail, BBC, Reuters and AFP. He is the founder and director of Euro News Agency, a London-based international media company established in 2008.
Fluent in Arabic, English, French and Italian, Mohamed brings a rare multilingual and multicultural perspective to every story he covers — translating complex geopolitical realities into compelling human narratives for global audiences.
Career Timeline
Field Experience Since 1994
Professional Journalism Since 1998
1994
Political Science Studies
Political Science studies at the University of Baghdad, providing an academic foundation for understanding institutions, conflict and international affairs.
1994
Journalism Training in Doha
Journalism training and field preparation in Doha through a pathway connected to Al Jazeera and supported in Qatar. This marked the beginning of field experience, not the start of the professional journalism career.
1998
Professional Journalism Begins
Mohamed Bourbiza began his professional journalism career, building on the field experience and training that started in 1994.
1999
Best War Correspondent & Golden Pen
Awarded Best War Correspondent, and the Golden Pen in Doha, Qatar, for field reporting from conflict zones in the Middle East.
2008
Founded Euro News Agency
Established Euro News Agency (euronewsagency.uk) in London — a platform for independent international journalism and documentary production.
2008–Present
International Field Reporting
Field reporting and documentary work published internationally. 107 countries covered. 4 continents of broadcast experience.
2012–2016
International Media Consultancy
Consultancy and content quality supervision for international digital platforms, combining editorial standards with operational and hospitality media experience.
2024–Present
Documentary Filmmaker & Digital Strategist
Combining field journalism with documentary filmmaking and advanced GEO/SEO digital strategy for media organisations.
Expertise
What I Bring to Every Assignment
01
Documentary Filmmaking
Long-form documentary production from concept to broadcast. Field direction, drone cinematography, post-production.
02
Field Reporting
Live coverage from conflict zones, political events and cultural moments. Field experience since 1994, professional journalism since 1998, work spanning 107 countries.
03
Multilingual Coverage
Native Arabic, fluent English, French and Italian. Reporting directly in 4 languages for international broadcast audiences.
04
Drone Journalism
Aerial cinematography and drone reporting for broadcast and digital platforms. Licensed operator for EU and UK airspace.
05
Digital Strategy & SEO
Advanced SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) for media organisations. Working in digital marketing since 2007.
06
Investigative Reporting
Source development, document verification and long-form investigation across the Middle East, Europe and North Africa.
07 · SELECTED EDITORIAL FOCUS
Stories that cross borders.
Independent reporting, documentary production and visual journalism for international audiences.
Geopolitics · Conflict & Human Rights · Migration · Travel & Culture · Documentary · Technology & Media
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“
The story is never where you expect it. It’s always one step further into the unknown.
Mohamed Bourbiza · Field Correspondent
