Ahmed Albasheer is an Iraqi comedian, journalist, and director best known for creating one of the Arab world’s most influential political satire shows. With millions of viewers across the region and beyond, he has become a defining voice in contemporary Arab media, using sharp wit and fearless commentary to confront corruption, conflict, and societal challenges.
Through his work, Ahmed has transformed satire into a vehicle for public dialogue, offering a bold, humorous, and deeply human lens on some of the region’s most sensitive issues. His storytelling blends comedy, journalism, and cultural critique, resonating with global audiences and establishing him as a leading figure in political satire.
At BRIDGE Summit, Ahmed Albasheer will explore the role of satire in shaping public awareness, challenging power, and opening space for truth in times of upheaval.
For comedians like Ahmed Albasheer, laughter has never been just entertainment. It’s been an act of defiance. From surviving assassination attempts to building one of the Arab world’s most influential political satire shows, Albasheer has turned humor into resistance, reflection, and reform. In this intimate conversation, he unpacks the price of speaking truth through comedy, how satire can still thrive under censorship and conflict, and what the next generation of storytellers can learn about courage in an age where jokes can shake regimes.
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