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Arab News
21-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Asharq crowned ‘Telly Media Company of the Year' globally for second year running
Riyadh: Asharq Network has won the 'Telly Company of the Year' award for the second consecutive year. The accolade recognizes the network's efforts in producing impactful, high-quality content. In total, Asharq Network received 160 awards across various categories, including 25 gold, 76 silver and 59 bronze. The network stood out among 13,000 record-breaking entries from five continents. Its winning work includes content from across all Asharq Network brands, including Asharq News, Asharq Business with Bloomberg, Asharq Documentary, Asharq Discovery. 'We are deeply honored to receive the Telly Company of the Year award for the second consecutive year. This achievement reflects the hard work, creativity and passion of our entire team, who continue to push the boundaries in creativity and media,' said Nabeel Alkhatib, general manager of Asharq News. 'This recognition reinforces our commitment to providing our audience with the most insightful and engaging content, tailored to the evolving needs of the Arabic-speaking world.' Mohammed Alyousei, general manager of Asharq Discovery and Asharq Documentary, said: 'Receiving this honor is a profound affirmation of our team's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. This global recognition motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of storytelling, ensuring that we deliver narratives that resonate and make a meaningful impact.' Asharq Network's storytelling and production quality were recognized across multiple categories. Asharq News and Asharq Business standout wins included coverage of the 'US Elections Campaign,' the immersive VR Story on the 'Destruction of Gaza,' the 'Year-Ender 2024 Promo,' and the innovative 'Business Image Promo — Connect the Dots.' Asharq Documentary's powerful 'Faces' series was honored alongside compelling promos for the original documentaries 'Under the Rubble,' 'Beyond Sednaya,' 'Moataz Aziza,' 'Amazing Mercy of Tents' and 'Dooms Day.' Meanwhile, Asharq Discovery's gripping 'Dark Minds' series and the dynamic 'Shark Week' idents captured the judges' attention, showcasing the network's creative versatility and commitment to impactful content. Steven Cheak, director of creative and branding services at Asharq Network, said: 'Winning at the Telly Awards once again is a monumental achievement for our young and passionate team. Competing among such esteemed global brands only motivates us to continue elevating the standard of content creation. This year's win underscores the brilliance of teams working well together, embracing technology, to achieve content that engage and resonate with our audiences. It's truly inspiring to see our work being acknowledged globally, and this recognition fuels our passion to continue innovating, creating and telling stories that matter.' The Telly Awards, established in 1979, are one of the most respected global awards programs, celebrating the best in video and television content. The awards cover a diverse range of categories, from traditional television commercials to cutting-edge digital media.
Arab News
08-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Asharq News' Nabeel Alkhatib receives lifetime achievement honor at May Chidiac Foundation Media Awards
DUBAI: Renowned Palestinian broadcast journalist and entrepreneur, Dr. Nabeel Alkhatib, has received a major honor at the May Chidiac Foundation Media Awards. Alkhatib, general manager of Asharq News, received the Antoine Choueiri's Special Tribute for Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony held in Dubai's Al-Habtoor City on Wednesday. Ali Jaber, chief content officer of MBC and Shahid, took the MCF Special Recognition for Pioneering Leadership in the Media Industry Award. Sarah Dundarawy, a Saudi Arabia journalist and presenter at Al Arabiya, received the Outstanding Media Performance award. In its third edition in Dubai, the MCF recognized the work of distinguished Arab and international media figures. Mina Al-Oraibi, editor-in-chief of The National, took the Excellence in Media Award. The Exceptional Courage in Journalism Award for Life Sacrifices went to the late Marie Colvin, an American war correspondent for the Sunday Times, who was killed while covering the siege of Homs in Syria in 2012. Pascale Bourgaux, a war reporter, author and filmmaker, received the Engaged Journalist Award. The Vision in Content Development Award went to the Dubai-based BLINX, the first digital-native storytelling hub in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded by journalist and former Lebanese Minister for Administrative Development May Chidiac, the foundation is a nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to research and development in various media fields, including international affairs, women's rights, democracy and social welfare. It is also aimed at establishing Lebanon as a proactive player in the Middle East and global economy.
