Dubai Pearl presents Arab Journalism Awards 2008 in 'Best Photography' category

The award was given away by Abdul Majeed Al Fahim, Chairman of Pearl Dubai.

The annual Arab Journalism Awards were hosted as part of the closing ceremony of the two-day Arab Media Forum, which was held from 23-24 April at the Monarch Hotel in Dubai.

Comprising 12 different categories in addition to special honours, the prestigious awards recognised excellence in Arab journalism. Pearl Dubai was a diamond sponsor of Arab Media Forum 2008.

Abdul Majeed Al Fahim said: "Our association with the Arab Media Forum reflects our commitment to raising the bar on media excellence in this region. Our initiative to recognise exemplary and meaningful work in the visual media testifies our keenness to highlight the profound power and the impact of photography.

"As a landmark destination offering spectacular views of the Dubai coast, Dubai Pearl will epitomise aesthetic elements of the Arab heritage. The development will dedicate our passion for the arts through its various unique components. Dubai Pearl will promise a lifestyle through its enriching cultural appeal".

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, Arab Media Forum 2008 came to a successful close today, bringing together over 200 top-tier regional and international media professionals and intellectuals.

Dubai Pearl will be located within Dubai Media and Technology Free Zone (TECOM), overlooking the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Pearl will combine an active business district with quality urbane lifestyle.

Catering to culture lovers, it will boast a 2,000-seat state of the art theatre, a luxury fashion precinct, and include sky palaces, sky penthouses and climate controlled pedestrian walkways. Dubai Pearl is scheduled for completion by December 2010.