Omar Elwafaii - Senior News Producer

Omar Elwafaii

Omar Elwafaii is a Senior Digital Producer at CGTN America in Washington, D.C. where he reports on U.S. politics, the Middle East, science & tech, and breaking news.

Omar joined CGTN America in April of 2019 and has reported on new technology at CES, traveled the country covering the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and reported on the BLM protests in D.C. and other U.S. states.

Throughout his career, Omar has interviewed the likes of Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dr. Oz, and many others.

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May 28, 2023

Washington, D.C. Chinatown center hosts fun cultural event

  On Saturday, Chinese culture took center stage at the second “Touch of China” event in Washington D.C.’s Chinatown. The Chinatown Community Cultural Center hosted 50 lucky youngsters for a workshop in making traditional Chinese clay sculptures. CGTN’s Omar Elwafaii has more. Read More...
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