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Educator, Media Professional, and Communications Expert
Yadgar Fayeq is an accomplished educator, media personality, and communications professional from Kurdistan, Iraq. With a Master’s degree in English Literature and over a decade of experience in television journalism and public relations, Yadgar has become a familiar name in Kurdish media and academia.
Through his diverse roles as a university lecturer, television presenter, podcast host, and corporate communications leader, he continues to bridge understanding through the power of dialogue and education.
Early Life & Education
Born in 1983 in Kalar, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Yadgar was the first in his family to pursue higher education.
He earned his B.A. in English and then obtained an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Sulaimani in 2013, graduating with honors.
Master’s Research Focus: Themes in modern drama, reflecting his early passion for language and literature.
Academic Career
Since 2013, Yadgar has served as a lecturer in English at Charmo University (formerly part of University of Sulaimani).
He teaches linguistics and translation, mentoring the next generation of English-language students.
Leadership Initiative: Founded the ‘Think Big Group’ on campus in 2015 to encourage student creativity and critical thinking, organizing events like a Student Voice journal and a Shakespeare Week.
Media & TV Career
Yadgar built a prominent career in media, beginning as a translator and writer for Kurdish newspapers in the early 2000s.
In 2007 he joined Gali Kurdistan TV as a news producer and later led the translation department.
Yadgar rose to fame as a television presenter from 2010 to 2016 on NRT, where he anchored news and hosted the political talk show ‘Tawtwe’ (Dialogue). In 2016, he joined Kurdistan 24 channel as a senior presenter and producer, hosting programs like Wêney Gawra and multilingual debate shows in Kurdish, Arabic, English, and Persian.
Corporate Leadership
Today, Yadgar applies his media expertise in the corporate world as Managing Director of Administration and Head of PR and Media at SK Group, a leading conglomerate in Kurdistan. In this executive role, he oversees the group’s public communications and branding strategies.
Key Responsibilities: Leveraging years of journalism and broadcasting experience to shape corporate messaging and strategic communications.
YadiTalk Podcast
Yadgar is the creator and host of YadiTalk, a Kurdish-language podcast launched in 2020.
Through YadiTalk, he engages in candid conversations about society, culture, and personal development, aiming to enrich Kurdish content and empower youth.
Cultural Impact: Collaboration with the Sulaymaniyah Governorate underscores the project’s significance in documenting contemporary history and preserving influential Kurdish voices.
Writing & Publications
A lover of words by nature, Yadgar has contributed to literature through translation and research
His notable translations include Charles Dickens’ Hard Times (published in Kurdish as Kata Saxtakan, 2007) and scholarly works like Preventing Conflict Over Kurdistan by Henri J. Barkey (2009).
Academic Research: Co-authored a 2019 paper on the “Dysfunctional Semantic Role of Language in Literary Texts” in a peer-reviewed journal, reflecting his deep engagement with language studies.
“Through all these roles, my mission remains constant – to bridge understanding through communication. Whether in a classroom, a newsroom, or behind a podcast mic, I believe in the power of dialogue and education to inspire positive change.”
160+
TV Episodes Presented
6
Years at NRT
4
Languages Hosted In
21+
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