Ali Afsal

Editorial Director

Member Since: 2026
Publications: ASIA & Middle East FOOD TRADE Journal

With more than three decades of experience in journalism and media across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East, Ali Afsal has established a distinguished career at the intersection of editorial leadership, media strategy, and international publishing. Based in Dubai since 1996, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s media landscape across both broadcast and print platforms.

Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions, including Media Director and Chief Executive Officer, working with prominent organisations such as Pan Arabian Network, Sharjah TV, and Al Watan Daily in Bahrain. He has also served as a regional representative for several international publications, significantly contributing to cross-border media collaboration and strengthening global industry engagement within the Middle East.

Ali Afsal is currently the CEO and Executive Director of Pan Media Matrix, and Publisher & Editorial Director of the Asia & Middle East Food Trade Journal (AMEFT). In this capacity, he leads strategic editorial initiatives, fosters international partnerships, and advances industry-focused journalism within the global food and beverage sector, with a particular emphasis on trade, innovation, and market connectivity.