The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences declared on Monday that Bassem Youssef, the previous host of the political parody show Al-Bernameg, will have the prestigious worldwide awards gala.
Bassem Youssef moved on from Cairo University's Faculty of Medicine, majoring in cardiothoracic surgery, in 1998. He passed the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE) and has been an individual from the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) since February 2007. He then got preparing in heart and lung transplantation in Germany, after which he put in eighteen months in the United States working for an organization that delivers medicinal hardware identified with cardiothoracic surgery. In January 2011, Bassem Youssef supported the injured in Tahrir Square during the Egyptian Revolution.
“Bassem Youssef has been dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab world but in fact his talent has no borders,” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “Through his own show and his many appearances on the Daily Show, he has become a comedic force and important political commentator around the world.”
In a press release, Bassem Youssef said he was thrilled to be picked as the host of the International Emmys.
“I am extremely honoured to be chosen following the footsteps of incredibly funny and distinguished comedians like John Oliver and Matt Lucas who hosted the ceremony in the last two years,” said Bassem Youssef. “This is a great opportunity where television productions from outside the United States are recognized. Being the first host from the Middle East will put more responsibility on my shoulders to serve this position in the best way I can and I hope that this will shed more light on the vibrant entertainment industry in my region.”
In spite of the fact that Bassem Youssef's program reached an end a year ago, his minute in the spotlight has been a long way from being done. In the wake of leaving Egypt in the midst of legislative weight that brought about the wiping out of his dubious parody show Al Bernameg, Youssef stayed occupied through his numerous accomplishments. He started an association with Harvard University's Institute of Politics, was highlighted in enormous name diaries, for example, TIME Magazine, and most as of late, won the Silver Medal for Best TV Host in the World at the 2015 New York Festivals.
Since the end of his show, Bassem Youssef has likewise been taking a shot at various activities extending from searching out the following YouTube stars for his Dubai-based ability release system "Tube Star Network" to chipping away at a narrative on his life since 2011, "Tickling Giants".
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