n the Name of God,
the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,
Mr. Talal Al-Haifi, Chairman of the Arab Media Excellence Award Committee,
Ladies and Gentlemen, Committee Members,
I am pleased to welcome you to the second meeting of the Arab Media Excellence Award Committee, convened for its ninth edition at the League of Arab States.
This meeting is held in accordance with the award's governing statutes to review the nominations submitted by member states and media-related organizations, and to select the most outstanding entries in adherence to the established criteria and conditions, guided by the principles of transparency and integrity. The committee will also select distinguished media figures whose work has left a significant impact on the Arab world, to be honoured for their contributions.