Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The fifth edition of Arab Women Festival for Creativity will honor next Monday famous Saudi woman news anchor Julnar Al-Bitar with the "Creative Media Award for 2020".

Al-Bitar is currently working with Al-Ekhbariya TV channel as a political news anchor.

The honoring ceremony will be held in the presence of Sheikha Suhaila Al-Sabah, the guest of honor, Festival Director Dr. Amal Ibrahim, and a number of ministers, ambassadors, diplomats, academics, businessmen and businesswomen, cultural figures and media persons.

Dr. Amal said that Al-Bitar deserves it. The award is in appreciation of her outstanding contributions as one of the best female television broadcasters and professionals, and in recognition of her excellent performance in presenting news and programs.

Al-Bitar recently presented a working paper on “Digital Transformation and Media Challenges during COVID-19,” she noted.

On her part, Al-Bitar said that this honor is considered as an incentive to continue her work. “This is also an appreciation for the creativity and excellence among Arab women in general and Saudi women in particular,” she added.