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Alaraby Television Network won nine awards at the 2026 Telly Awards, widely regarded as a prestigious international award recognising excellence in television, digital and video production.The awards were granted for a diverse range of documentary, investigative, drama, and factual productions created by the network and its various platforms.This achievement underscores Alaraby TV Network’s growing presence on the international media stage, through productions that tackle urgent humanitarian, political, and historical issues. These works are distinguished by strong visual storytelling and a balanced narrative approach that combines journalistic depth, human sensitivity, and professional integrity.The network received a Gold Award for the documentary “Gaza: Struck off Records” in the Social Impact category. The film presents a powerful account of families wiped out during the Israeli war on Gaza, told through the stories of survivors who have become the last witnesses to their families, transforming loss into a memory that resists erasure.Alaraby also won five Silver Awards. The investigation “Abu Shabab – A Shadow of Occupation in Gaza” was recognised in the Investigative Journalism and Open Source Intelligence category.The report examines the emergence of the Abu Shabab militia in Gaza and allegations of looting aid and collaborating with the Israeli occupation, supported by open-source data and exclusive testimonies from within the Strip.In the Drama Series category, “A Day and Some”, an original Alaraby Plus production, was honoured for its multi-perspective narrative about a Syrian family grappling with loss and daily survival, culminating in a pivotal historical moment that reshapes their destinies.The documentary series “Prison State” won in the Documentary Series category. It documents testimonies of survivors from Sednaya prison and other detention centres of the former Syrian regime following the fall of the Assad family, shedding light on crimes that remained hidden for decades.The film “Sudan: The Forgotten War – Inside El Fasher” received a Silver Award in the General Series – Online (Programs & Segments) category. It captures the devastating reality inside the city of El Fasher after it fell to the Rapid Support Forces, highlighting the collapse of the healthcare system, displacement, hunger, and siege through survivor testimonies.In the Politics and Commentary category, the programme “The Rise of Mamdani: America’s Two Faces” won for tracing Mamdani’s rise during the 2025 New York City mayoral primaries, linking it to broader shifts in American politics and economics.The network also earned three Bronze Awards.The investigation, “The Syrian Coast: Events of Bloody Days,” won in the General Investigative category, documenting sectarian violence on the Syrian coast in March 2025 through exclusive testimonies and critical questions about responsibility.The programme “Fi Al Hadara” (On Civilisation), for its episode “The First Fitna” won in the General Explanation / Knowledge Simplification category, offering an accessible analytical reading of the first Islamic civil strife and its lasting political, military, and intellectual impacts.In the General Documentary category, “Al-Shifa Hospital: A Story of Resilience” was awarded for documenting the escalating tragedy inside Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza since October 2023, culminating in the reopening of the emergency department in September 2024 as a testament to resilience in the face of destruction.These awards reflect the diversity of Alaraby TV Network’s editorial and creative output, from investigative journalism and field documentaries to original drama and knowledge-based programming.All the winning works are available on the Alaraby Plus app, an Arabic platform that offers a free viewing experience combining entertainment and knowledge. The app was relaunched in its new version earlier this year and now includes all of Fadaat Media Group's channels. 

Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has been recognised with two Telly Awards for a video produced by its Production and Digital Media Services department in support of the university’s Executive Education Programme.The video was recognised in two categories: a “Non-Broadcast Video for an Educational Institution” and a “Craft Award for Editing”, with the latter acknowledging the work of production support specialist Haidar Helmi.The Telly Awards honour excellence in video and television across all screens and receive more than 13,000 entries annually from around the world.Winners are selected by a judging council of more than 250 industry experts from production companies, advertising agencies, and major networks, including Adobe, Netflix, and Meta Creative Shop.Past winners include organisations such as the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), National Geographic, and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.NU-Q dean and chief executive Marwan M Kraidy said that the recognition reflects the commitment and talent of the university’s staff.“The creative and technical skills of our production team may not always be visible, but they are essential to our academic mission and to the experience we offer students, faculty, and partners,” he said.For Production and Digital Media Services director Rami al-Badry, the recognition highlights the collaborative spirit that drives the department’s work.“Every project we take on is built on close collaboration with colleagues across the university,” he said.“This video is one example of how our team works hand in hand with academic and administrative units to translate ideas into high-quality productions,” al-Badry added. “Having that work recognised is a proud moment, because it shows what we can accomplish together in support of the academic mission.”The Executive Education programme at the NU-Q offers advanced training in communication, media, and leadership to professionals in the region.With these awards, the NU-Q is recognised among a wide range of global institutions and organisations for its high-quality digital and media production, a statement added.