Discover Yalla
Yalla is a fast-paced, entertaining Arabic show that gives a glimpse into the exciting characters shaping the future of the Middle East
We are witnessing the birth of a new and promising era in the Middle East and North Africa. The Abraham Accords opened the door to peace, hope and different possibilities between the Arab countries and Israel. A young generation of visionaries is now shaping the region and making it one of the most innovative and dynamic places on the planet, and Yalla shares their inspiring stories with you
Hayvi Bouzo
Hayvi Bouzo, a media professional and journalist with over 13 years of experience as a writer, TV presenter, commentator and blogger.
She is the co-founder and presenter of Yalla, an Arabic-language program that showcases success stories of people building the future of the Middle East.
Previously, Hayvi Bouzo has written and presented a number of television and radio programs, including a ten-year stint as Washington DC bureau chief and a writer and presenter of a weekly program on Orient News Channel.
Hayvi is best known for creating and hosting Fi Al-Mahwar, a critically acclaimed political television show that focuses on the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. Fi Al-Mahwar has aired in over 60 countries and has been viewed by millions around the world. On this show, Hayvi interviews high-ranking U.S. officials and covers various controversial topics in the Middle East such as: combating extremism, promoting dialogue to build peace, and confronting anti-Semitism and hatred.
Len Khodorkovsky
Len Khodorkovsky is the co-founder of Yalla, an Arabic-language show showcasing the success stories of people building the future of the Middle East.
Len previously served at the U.S. Department of State as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Digital Strategy, Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, and Chief Marketing Officer for U.S. Economic Diplomacy.
Prior to his government position, Len worked as an advertising executive in New York for more than two decades, helping develop global advertising campaigns for some of the most important companies in the United States.
