Dareen El Khateeb

Dareen El Khateeb, a Lebanese-born media executive and filmmaker, is notable for her influential roles in the Middle Eastern media landscape and her advocacy as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. She served as the Senior Vice President of Arabic Services and Original Production at OSN (Orbit Showtime Network), where she led initiatives for original Arabic programming and local content. Prior to this, she was the Channel Director for Fatafeat, a well-known food and lifestyle channel in the region. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, she promotes awareness around food security, culture, and sustainable agriculture. In addition to her executive roles, El Khateeb engages in creative projects that highlight storytelling related to culture and culinary arts, and has also acted in productions like the 2012 film 'Takaseem El Hob.'