Media Moves

Hakim swaps BBC for Sky News

Yalda Hakim

Yalda Hakim, chief anchor at BBC News, where she also hosts ‘The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim,” will leave to join Sky News as lead world news presenter.

In her new role, Hakim will host a new prime-time show focused on international news. Commenting on her new role, she said:

“I am honored and excited to be joining Sky News as lead world news presenter. I have long admired Sky for its smart, fearless and world-class reporting. At a time when global media must work harder than ever to earn the confidence of our viewers, I look forward to giving my all as part of one of the most talented and accomplished news teams anywhere.”

Be sure to congratulate Hakim on Twitter.

Mariam Ahmed

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