Bouran will continue at the broadcaster until the end of the year and will assume an editorial advisory role to the board.
Nart Bouran is to step down as CEO of Sky News Arabia in January after seven years at the helm of the Arabic language news organisation.
Bouran will continue at the broadcaster until the end of the year and will assume an editorial advisory role to the board, Sky News Arabia said in a statement.
Head of Sky News and Board member of Sky News Arabia, John Ryley said: Sky News Arabia has been privileged to have such an outstanding leader for the last seven years.
We have the deepest respect for Nart and the contribution that he has made not only to the channel but to broadcast and digital journalism from the Arab world as a whole.
The broadcaster said it would remain focused on driving growth and increasing its viewership.
Bouran said: Being a part of the launch team of Sky News Arabia and heading the platform for seven years has been one of the most gratifying career milestones.
