Almas Tholot
Almas Tholot
Editor, Journalist, Podcaster


ABOUT ME
I’m a UAE-born, award-winning journalist, editor, and public speaker with over 14 years of experience across the Middle East, particularly in the UAE.
I currently work as a Group Editor at the region’s largest media house, where I lead multiple business titles. My work focuses on business reporting across the built environment, with previous experience in the luxury sector, and an emphasis on in-depth interviews and long-form features.
My work has been recognised at multiple industry awards, reflecting a consistent focus on delivering strong, relevant editorial that resonates with professional audiences.
Over the years, I have worked closely with senior industry leaders across the region, covering topics ranging from operations and strategy to sustainability and growth. I am also regularly invited to industry events as a speaker, moderator, jury member, and media representative, which keeps me closely connected to the conversations shaping the sector.
At its core, my work is about telling stories that matter. Stories that are relevant, grounded, and reflective of what is actually happening across the industry.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Throughout my journalism career, my work has been recognised with multiple awards. Most recently, in 2026, I was Highly Commended for Interview of the Year, alongside being part of the team recognised as Team of the Year at the global ITP Media Group Awards. This builds on earlier wins in 2024, where I was awarded Interview/Feature of the Year and Editorial Video of the Year, following a Highly Commended recognition in the same feature category in 2023. These recognitions reflect a consistent focus on delivering meaningful, high-quality editorial that resonates with industry audiences.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
I am regularly invited to industry events as a speaker, moderator, jury, and media representative, engaging with key industry stakeholders across the region.
MULTIMEDIA
Podcast with Danfoss and MajdTalks on Rethinking Cooling Efficiency for Net Zero
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Videos Interviews
MEP Originals is an engaging video interview series hosted by me, where I sit down with industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators for insightful one-on-one discussions. With its conversational format, MEP Originals provides a platform for candid conversations, professional insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from the people driving the industry forward.
Podcast
I am the host of the MEP Masters and FM Masters podcasts, which dive into the world of construction in the Middle East with industry experts who design, innovate, and shape the backbone of modern infrastructure.























