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Ahmad Al Mansoori, General Manager of Sama Dubai will present the award on behalf of Hussein Ali Lootah, CEO Dubai Media Inc. at a gala ceremony on 27 November that will also spotlight winners in 9 other categories including journalism (non-news), radio, animation, graphic arts, analogue photography, digital photography, print advertising, TV advertising, film/TV feature, TV documentary.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Hussein Lootah, CEO, DMI, said:
"We are privileged to co-sponsor the Ibdaa Media Awards 2008 and feel especially honoured to be presenting the 'Best TV Documentary' award. DMI firmly supports young and emerging talent that demonstrate the potential to effectively contribute to the growth of the media sector. Our affiliation with the awards validates our commitment to nurturing skilled creative youngsters through the internship."
Organized annually by Dubai Media City, a member of TECOM Investments, in partnership with the International Advertising Association UAE Chapter (IAA - UAE), the competition will culminate in a gala celebration, showcasing outstanding submissions to the awards and rewarding attractive cash prizes, internships, and latest media equipment to prize-winning entrants.
To date, Dubai Media City has received a total of 2,227 submissions from 25 countries for this year's edition of the competition.
A jury of eminent panellists has shortlisted 42 entries that will vie for honours in the final round.
Selected entries, representing outstanding media talent from Egypt, India, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa and the UAE, will be up for display at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre from 24-29 November.
Established in 2001, the annual Ibda'a Awards invite undergraduate media students from around the world to submit their work for evaluation in a range of formats.
Posted by Ehab Al-Abbadi
