Board Member
Ms Sarah Al Jarman is a Board at Ajman Bank. She stands out as a pioneering Emirati female professional in the broadcast media industry within the UAE. She currently holds the position of VP of TV Channels and Radio at Dubai Media Inc (DMI), where her leadership extends across the national and international spectrum of media, business, and governmental engagements. Her career began at Dubai Media Inc, progressing rapidly to significant roles including the Channel Manager of Dubai One TV in 2012. Ms. Al Jarman has been instrumental in the launch of the Dubai One TV startup project, and her evolving role over the years has encompassed content creation, execution, programming, business development, and production.
In 2016, Ms. Al Jarman was promoted to Director of General Channels, and her expertise was further recognized in 2022 when she was appointed as VP following a restructure by the Dubai Media Council. She has played a crucial role in collaborating with both government and private entities, significantly impacting the portrayal of the UAE´s humanitarian, economic, business, health, social, and entertainment sectors through media.
With a strong academic background, Ms. Al Jarman is a distinguished alumna of Sorbonne University, where she earned a Master´s degree in Communications, Media, and Management. She is also a certified graduate from the inaugural Dubai Leaders Program under the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Leadership Development, and the Media Leaders Program in collaboration with the Civil Defense College in Abu Dhabi.
An active participant in media panels, her notable contributions include speeches at TEDx, the Knowledge Summit, World Future Energy Summit, Arab Media Forum, and New York TV Week. Ms. Al Jarman has also served as a jury member for the International Emmys Awards. Her extensive career and educational achievements highlight her profound impact on both the media and financial sectors, making her a key figure in shaping public perception and media strategy in the region.