He holds a degree in Media and Communication from Damascus University. He worked as a correspondent for several Syrian newspapers, and as a reporter for pan Arab newspapers, including, Al-Mouden, Aaraby Aljadeed and Elaph. He worked with ARIJ to produce televised investigative reports which were broadcasted on Al-Araby TV and ARIJ Network. He also produced several investigative reports for Al-Araby TV Network. Ali also worked as a Journalist for Sky News Arabia inside Syria and reported on the conflict and war there.