Dubai: Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the launch of the Arab Podcast Award, marking a significant milestone in the Arab media landscape.
The award, the first of its kind in the region, is designed to recognise and support podcasters while accelerating the growth of the podcasting industry across the Arab world.
This initiative was revealed at the fourth edition of Dubai PodFest, held on Monday, coinciding with International Podcast Day.
Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, and President of the Dubai Press Club, introduced the Arab Podcast Award as part of the Arab Media Award
Over 100 prominent podcasters, industry experts, and organisations gathered at the event, where discussions focused on the rapid growth of podcasting as a significant force in digital media.
Arab podcasters
The Arab Podcast Award has been launched to recognise and support talented podcasters in the Arab world. This new accolade aims to encourage creativity and excellence in podcasting, which is becoming an important part of the media landscape.
Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson of the Dubai Media Council, stated that the award is designed to promote quality and creativity in podcasting. It will be integrated into the prestigious Arab Media Award, which honours outstanding achievements in broadcasting, digital, and print media.
Further details about the award categories, criteria, and application process will be announced in the coming months. The first winners will be recognised at the Arab Media Award ceremony in May next year.
A transformative step
The Arab Podcast Award builds on the achievements of Dubai PodFest, which has become a key event for audio content creators in the region.
Al Marri emphasised that the award’s launch reflects the ongoing transformation of the media environment and the significant growth of global digital content, particularly podcasting.