Razia Iqbal is a British journalist best known for playing Presenter in Newshour.
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Best Known For:The radio program Newshour
Breakthrough:Became the BBC's Arts Correspondent, covering major global cultural events in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Razia Iqbal
- Full Name: Razia Iqbal
- Nationality: British
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The radio program Newshour
- Current Role: Professor
- Current Employer: Princeton University
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Kampala
- Marital Status: Married
Razia Iqbal Age
Razia Iqbal is about 64 years old as of 2026. Razia Iqbal was born in 1962.
Education
She attended University of East Anglia, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in American Studies.
- University of East Anglia
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: American Studies
Career & Work
Razia Iqbal's career includes news and reporting roles with BBC News, a news outlet and BBC World Service.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Presenter
Period: 1989–2023
Details: London
Organization: BBC World Service
Role: Arts Correspondent
Period: 2001–2011
Details: London
Rise to Fame
Razia Iqbal rose to prominence for her role on the radio program Newshour.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Newshour and Talking Books.
Television
- TV Show: Talking Books (Presenter)
Radio
- Radio Program: Newshour (Presenter, 2011-2023)
Razia Iqbal Family & Relationships
Razia Iqbal is married to George Arney.
Lesser Known Facts
- Iqbal moved to London from Uganda as a child following the expulsion of South Asians by Idi Amin.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Razia Iqbal
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: April 10
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Kampala
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: George Arney
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- George Arney (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/raziaiqbal
