Maitri Somaia

Maitri Somaia is a presenter and emcee, and an award-winning CNN Academy alumnus.

What clients have liked best about hiring Maitri for their events is her spontaneity. She thinks on her feet and adapts to situations with wit and grace, so that the audience remains engaged and immersed in the event throughout.

A compliment that Maitri often receives from clients is that she becomes an extension of the brand voice on stage. Everything from her appearance to delivery, and also the atmosphere she creates among attendees, are all customized to the unique energy of each event.

In the first half of 2025 alone, Maitri has spent 40+ hosting events across the UAE, engaging 4300+ guests for clients such as Creative Media Authority, Al Zaabi Group, Tranquil Real Estate Developers, Inception, a G42 company, Buyer Foresight, Common Sense Conferences and CNN Academy.

Maitri approaches emceeing and presenting as an extension of journalistic storytelling, rooted in integrity and ethics. She starts each project with getting the best creative brief from the client, doing the research and putting together a powerful script. Her background in advertising as a copywriter, and MBA in Marketing, lend her a clear understanding of the client’s brand voice, target audience and messaging goals.

Having spent 26 years in Abu Dhabi, 15 of them in the media and production industry, Maitri has a unique understanding of the cultural fabric of the UAE. She brings this rich and informed perspective to her work for clients across diverse industries.

Maitri also has extensive experience in scriptwriting for broadcast, having worked as an associate producer on some major projects for the Government of Oman and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.

Whether it’s an awards ceremony, a product launch or a team-building exercise, Maitri brings the perfect mix of energy, charm, professionalism to the job. She is equally comfortable interviewing and interacting with high-profile VIPs and celebrities or bringing a light-hearted vibe to more casual events with diverse ages of audience members.

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu. Maitri is based in Abu Dhabi and is available for corporate and private events across the UAE.

How do you contact Maitri Somaia’s agent for your brand or event?
Booking entertainment is easy with Motivate Talent. Want to book Maitri Somaia or any other entertainer for your corporate events, private parties or to endorse your brand. Contact Motivate Talent via [email protected] or call us on +971 4 427 3411. Alternatively fill out our talent enquiry form here http://motivatetalent.com/enquire-talent. Our team of industry experts can handle all aspects of your event or endorsement to make sure it runs flawlessly.