BilAraby awarded gold for best use of Arabic language

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation s BilAraby initiative, in partnership with BLJ Worldwide, a leading strategic communications and public relations firm,...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative, in partnership with BLJ Worldwide, a leading strategic communications and public relations firm, secured the Gold Award for Best Use of the Arabic Language in a Media Campaign at the MEPRA Awards 2025, held in Dubai.

The MEPRA Awards are among the most prestigious professional recognitions in the Middle East’s strategic communications sector. BilAraby’s award recognizes the initiative’s successful media campaigns and strategic planning, and its impact regionally and globally, following its launch in 2024 as a platform for inspiring ideas and solutions in Arabic that reflects Qatar Foundation’s commitment to promoting and perpetuating the language.

Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programmes at Qatar Foundation, Hisham Nourin said, “This recognition highlights that focusing on contemporary Arabic content was a timely and strategic move, showing that our communities are able to engage with the modern era and partake in discussions on innovation and culture in their own language.

“The award highlights how genuine Arabic storytelling can emotionally connect with both regional and global audiences, creating meaningful and impactful relationships.” 

Managing Director of BLJ Worldwide, Iman Asante stated, ‘The innovative integrated media campaigns we develop in collaboration with our partners at the BilAraby initiative and Qatar Foundation serve as a powerful inspiration.