Abu Dhabi Media wins 3 ‘Digital Studio Awards’

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business

Abu Dhabi TV Network, part of Abu Dhabi Media, has won three strategic ‘Digital Studio 2017’ awards at the CABSAT 2017 Dubai exhibition, underscoring the network’s leading role in the regional media
industry.
The prestigious awards highlight the commendable status and values of Abu Dhabi Media’s television network, which adopts the highest professional standards and industry best practices in excellence and television production through the use and application of the most
advanced global technologies.
Abdul Hadi Al Sheikh, Executive Director of Television at Abu Dhabi Media, won the “Best Broadcast Chief Executive 2017” award, having been nominated alongside a number of chief executives from local and international television channels. “Mission Everest”, a documentary film produced by National Geographic Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the General Command of the Armed Forces, won an award for best production and live filming.
Produced by a team who specialize in filming international adventures, the documentary chronicles the scaling of Mount Everest by the first ever Emirati team, beginning the journey from when the team reach the main base camp to their triumph at the tallest mountain peak in the world at 8,848 meters above sea level.
Abu Dhabi TV Network also won the award for “Best Technical Application”, as the network adopts high quality technical practices across all daily operations, carrying out projects and external coverage to the highest industry standards.
HE Mohamed Ebraheem Al Mahmood, Chairman and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Media, expressed his satisfaction with the network having earned these awards and achieved such outstanding recognition, noting that this is the culmination of the hard work of all Abu Dhabi TV Network employees to deliver best practices and programs through a strategic approach and action plan that encourage excellence and ingenuity.
Al Mahmood said: “These outstanding awards have further enriched our professional journey, inviting yet another success to be added to the already existing achievements and successes we have accomplished throughout the year, as well as acting as an inspiring force that underpins our mission and our efforts to continue developing and excelling at all
levels.”
Al Mahmood recognized the support provided by our wise leadership, as well as its continuous strategic guidance to provide the best media services in accordance with international standards while utilising the latest advancements in technical equipment.
“Receiving these awards reaffirms our confidence to take responsibility in providing advanced media services to our followers and audiences around the world, ensuring that the UAE is recognized at a competitive global level within the industry.” Al Mahmood added.
The Digital Studio Awards are a renowned platform that awards television, broadcast and cinema excellence in the Middle East’s production sector. The event is held in the presence of a large audience of media experts and professionals with more than 300 of the region’s leading studios and media professionals, while the awards are judged by an independent jury.