Dubai hosted the Arab Media Award 2024 on Tuesday, May 28, rewarding outstanding journalists, digital media platforms, and television programmes at a prestigious ceremony held within the Arab Media Forum — the region's most significant annual gathering for media professionals.
23rd Edition of the Arab Media Award
This year marked the 23rd edition of the Arab Media Award. The ceremony was graced by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The award is organised by the Dubai Press Club (DPC), which also serves as the General Secretariat of the Award. The event took place on the first day of the 22nd Arab Media Forum (AMF), part of the broader Arab Media Summit running from 27–29 May 2024.
Excellence in Journalism Celebrated
A total of 14 winners were honoured across 13 categories spanning journalism, visual media, and digital platforms, plus the prestigious Media Personality of the Year award decided by the award's Board of Directors.
Among the notable winners:
- Media Personality of the Year: Samir Atallah, Lebanese author and journalist, recognised for his lifetime contributions to Arab media - Best Columnist: Abdul Latif Al Zubaidi from UAE newspaper Al Khaleej - Special Recognition (posthumous): Lebanese journalist Giselle Khoury, celebrated for her distinguished career in Arab media - Political Journalism: Ali AlSarai, Asharq Al Awsat - Investigative Reporting: Sahar Al Maliji, Al Masri Alyoum - Economic Journalism: Ossama Al-Saeed, Asharq Al Awsat - Digital Media: Mubasher.info, recognised as the Best Economic Platform
The turnout of media professionals from across the Arab world underlined the award's importance in sustaining the values and heritage that underpin responsible journalism.
Sheikh Ahmed Opens the Arab Media Forum
The Arab Media Forum was officially opened by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, who reaffirmed Dubai's commitment to supporting the media sector.
"Casting an eye on the vision and directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we aspire to further improve Dubai's position in establishing partnerships that would enable media to perform its mission and social role in the interest of our nation," Sheikh Ahmed said.
He added that the forum is a platform for demonstrating the media sector's promise and for the Arab region to chart a path toward its future ambitions — fostering an Arab dialogue oriented toward cooperation and comprehensive development.
Fostering Unity and Growth Across Arab Media
Sheikh Ahmed also emphasised that Arab media has progressively oriented regional dialogue in a positive direction, opening new channels of cooperation across various fields and reinforcing a shared vision for growth.
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Executive Council of Dubai, also attended and expressed her support for the forum and its mission to elevate Arab cultural and creative industries.
The Arab Media Award continues to be a benchmark for journalistic excellence across the region, recognising the individuals and institutions that shape how the Arab world tells its story.
