Sky News Arabia General Manager Nadim Koteich Receives Excellence In Media Award
Sky News Arabia’s General Manager, Nadim Koteich, has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in the Media Industry Award at the renowned May Chidiac Foundation (MCF) Media Awards Ceremony held last night at the Palazzo Versace Hotel, Dubai.
The event, attended by prominent journalists, presenters, and media industry leaders, showcased the importance of media in promoting tolerance, coexistence, and peace. Koteich, a regional icon in journalism and a respected media executive is celebrated and admired for his insightful political commentary, dedication to informing audiences, and unwavering commitment to the values of honest and factual programming. Alongside leading SNA, and presenting Tonight with Nadim, Koteich is a columnist for Asharq Al-Awsat. Well-regarded internationally, global titles including the Wall Street Journal and The Spectator have featured Koteich’s insightful commentary.
The MCF award is a testament to his steadfast commitment to excellence and his profound impact on the media landscape over the last 20 years.
In late 2023, Koteich was appointed General Manager of Sky News Arabia in late 2023, where he leads all aspects of Sky News Arabia’s strategy and operations. Since stepping into the newly created position, Koteich has outlined a bold vision for the channel drawing on his experience over the past two decades.
The channel saw a total on air and digital refresh and has successfully launched new programming including Morning with Maha and Business with Lubna, with more changes planned in the coming weeks and months.
Upon receiving the award, Koteich expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am proud to receive this award from the May Chidiac Foundation, led by May Chidiac, one of the pillars of the Arab media industry. At Sky News Arabia, we are committed to fostering dialogue around the biggest stories of the day, as well as the stories that will impact our tomorrow, to ensure our viewers are informed and empowered to form their own opinions. This award is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to these values and our audiences worldwide.” Koteich joins a prestigious list of previous awardees, including Rani R. Raad, CEO of IMI (IMI) who previously received the Foundation’s first-ever Excellence in Media Award.
Rani R. Raad, commented on the news: “I would like to extend my congratulations to Nadim for winning the May Chidiac Foundation’s Excellence in the Media Industry Award. Nadim has shown unwavering commitment to shaping the Arab media landscape for the better, shining a light on the issues and topics so critical to the lives of people across the region, and fostering open, progressive dialogues.” Rani continued, “We are proud to have him at the helm of Sky News Arabia where he strives daily to lead his team in the pursuit of informed, unbiased news and factual programming.”
During the ceremony, Raad also handed out the MCF Outstanding Media Performance Award to Ben Wedeman, CNN’s Senior International Correspondent.
The MCF Media Awards Ceremony, hosted by the May Chidiac Foundation, honors outstanding achievements in journalism and celebrates those who have contributed to the advancement of the media industry. This year’s ceremony featured additional award categories for green media, tech, and fintech.