Saudi Press Agency Clinches Arab Media Excellence Award For Digital Media

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has been honoured with the 2024 Arab Media Excellence Award in the "Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Media" category. The award was presented during the eighth edition of the event, held on the sidelines of the 54th session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers in Manama.

Dr. Fahd bin Hassan Al Aqran, President of SPA, received the award in a ceremony attended by Information Ministers from various Arab countries and heads of federations and organizations affiliated with the Arab League. SPA's winning entry was an investigative report titled "King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center works to deliver aid to Gaza Strip within three priorities: food, shelter, and health."

The award's General Secretariat received over 100 entries across television, radio, newspaper, and digital media categories. Specifically, there were 48 entries in television, 24 in radio, 7 in written journalism, and 9 in digital media. Additionally, three individuals and institutions were nominated for honours.

Launched in 2015 by the Council of Arab Information Ministers, the Arab Media Excellence Award aims to encourage creativity, innovation, and media excellence. It targets government and accredited media institutions, Arab organizations, federations with observer status within the Arab League, and leading media personalities.

The award seeks to highlight distinguished media models in the Arab world and provide quality media content that benefits Arab society and serves its causes. SPA's recognition at the 2024 awards underscores its exceptional performance across various aspects such as editing, photography, and digital media contributions.

This accolade also acknowledges SPA's extensive network of offices and correspondents both within Saudi Arabia and internationally. The agency's commitment to delivering high-quality media content has been instrumental in its success.

The SPA's achievement at the Arab Media Excellence Awards is a testament to its dedication to providing reliable and impactful media coverage. This recognition further solidifies its position as a leading media institution in the Arab world.

With inputs from SPA