About the Award:

The Ibda’a Award for Media Students draws inspiration from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which aims to drive a qualitative transformation in the Arab media sector and to infuse it with young talent and new competencies. The award aims to keep pace with the rapid development in the media sector, encourage Arab media students, and motivate them to achieve the highest levels of excellence within an integrated system that begins at the academic stage, where young media professionals are prepared and encouraged to participate in the development of this sector.

Award Categories

Ibda’a Awards

Photography

This category honors the creative work of media students in photography across the Arab world.

Podcast

This category honors the best podcast episodes produced by media students in the Arab world.

Short Video

This category honors creative works in short-video production that reflect the vision of young people and create a social or cultural impact.

Electronic Games

This category honors the best electronic game projects that combine creativity and innovation with skills development.

Multimedia

This category honors the creative work of media students in the field of multimedia and digital production technologies.

Award Winners

The Premier Platform for Recognising Impact Makers

The Arab Youth Media Award represents the commitment of the Arab Media Summit to embedding the values of creativity and professional integrity in the media sphere. Since its launch in 2001, the award has consistently sought out and honored exceptional works that leave a tangible impact on the hearts and minds of Arab youth.