He is a Palestinian director and writer who holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Jordan. He moved to the United States to pursue graduate studies in film and video, where he completed a Master of Arts in Film and Video from American University in Washington, D.C. Later, Al-Zein worked on documentaries addressing social and political issues, including writing, producing, and directing short films, documentaries, and public service announcements. Al-Zein resides in the United States, where he works as a producer and film director and is the CEO of IG-Creative-Group, based in Washington.