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Neshan Der Haroutiounian

Born in Armenia and raised with a rich cultural heritage, Neshan Der Haroutiounian is a celebrated Lebanese media personality of Armenian descent. His career in broadcasting began in 1993 at Zee Arabia, where he hosted popular programs including the quiz show *Seconds Only* and the celebrity talk show *Ramsha*. In 1996, he won the gold medal for program presenting at Studio El Fan, launching him into the spotlight.

Neshan’s big break came in 1997 when he joined the Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) in Rome, hosting entertainment and game shows that earned him acclaim across the Arab world. He returned to Beirut in 2000, where his show *Khallik Aal Khatt* became a major success. In 2001, he made history as the first host on Al Jadeed TV with the morning show *Sabah El Ward*. Over the years, he has hosted international events such as Miss Europe (2002), the Best Fashion Model Festival (2003), and the Dubai International Film Festival (2006). He later worked with MBC, LBC, and MTV Lebanon.

A man of many talents, Neshan holds a Biology degree from the American University of Beirut, a CELTA certificate from Cambridge, and a Master’s in Philosophy of Communication from Switzerland. Fluent in six languages, he also teaches media at the American University of Beirut and is deeply involved in humanitarian work. His notable recent programs include *Akaber* (2016), *Ana Heik* (2018), and *Tawam Rouhi* (2019).

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