Arab Media Forum Honours WAM Director With Excellence Award

The 19th Arab Media Forum recently celebrated the achievements of key figures in the Arab media landscape, with Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi, the Director General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM), receiving the "Excellence Award" at the prestigious Kuwait Creativity Award. This accolade was in recognition of Alrayssi's pivotal role in enhancing WAM's news content, solidifying its status as a premier official platform and reliable source for disseminating the UAE's accomplishments globally. The award ceremony took place under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.

During the event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, Nasser Al-Mohisni, Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, and Madi Abdullah Al-Khamis, Secretary-General of the Arab Media Forum, acknowledged the contributions of distinguished Arab media personalities. The gathering was marked by the presence of numerous high-ranking officials, stakeholders, and media professionals from Kuwait and across the Arab region.

In his acceptance speech, Alrayssi extended his heartfelt thanks to the UAE's leadership for their unwavering support of the national media across various platforms over the years. This support has been instrumental in enabling the media to play a vital role in the nation's journey towards progress and prosperity. He also expressed appreciation for the organizers and jurors of the Kuwait Creativity Award and highlighted its importance in celebrating creative talents in Arab media and literature. According to Alrayssi, such recognition is crucial for fostering innovation and development within the sector.

The Kuwait Creativity Award is renowned for its broad scope, annually acknowledging outstanding contributions not only in journalism and media but also in arts, medicine, invention, writing, and philanthropy among other fields. This initiative underscores Kuwait's commitment to celebrating excellence and innovation across a wide array of disciplines.

With inputs from WAM