Awj Studios Wins Five Awards at the 2025 Telly Awards: A Saudi Milestone Reinforcing the Global Presence of Arabic Content

In a move that reflects the growing presence of Saudi production in the international media landscape, Awj Studios, a company specialized in sustainable documentary content, has won five awards at the 46th edition of the Telly Awards 2025. These awards recognized a series of works that addressed humanitarian, cultural, and social issues with narrative depth and outstanding production quality.

The Telly Awards are among the most prestigious global honors in the television and digital media industry. Since 1979, they have recognized excellence in content production showcased on screens and platforms around the world—whether in traditional broadcast, documentary, advertising, or digital media.

Awj Studios was honored across five different categories, all for productions commissioned by prominent Saudi institutions—making this achievement a dual testament to the quality of local production and the trust national partners place in Saudi creative talent. The awarded works include:

🏆 Awarded Works

1. “Hena – The World's Most Dangerous Heart Surgeries”

2. “Al-Satr Al-Awsat”

3. “Hanna – The Siamese Twins”

4. “Mushawara”

5. “Timeless Treasures” (Tharawat Khalidah)

🎙 Leadership Commentary

Obada Al Hamami, CEO of Awj Studios, commented on the achievement:

"This international recognition reflects our belief that when Arabic content is told with professionalism and sincerity, it can compete, inspire, and influence on a global scale. We believe our stories deserve to be shared in the world’s languages—without losing their authenticity."

Moath Al Hamami, President of Media Turtles Network, added:

"We are proud that these works were produced for national entities that believe in the power of media to serve humanity. This win is not just ours—it reflects the maturity of the media ecosystem in the Kingdom and confirms that we have something meaningful to say and present to the world."

Acknowledgment

Awj Studios extends its sincere gratitude to all partners who placed their trust and gave the studio the opportunity to produce these projects. Foremost among them:
The Ministry of Media, Saudi Broadcasting Authority, MBC Group, and the Cultural Channel.
This achievement is not the final stop, but a new step in a long journey toward creating purposeful, sustainable content with global impact.

📽 About Awj Studios

Awj Studios, a subsidiary of the Media Turtles Network, is one of the leading studios in the Arab world specialized in documentary and program production. Awj is committed to presenting authentic Arab stories in a global language, while adhering to the highest professional standards in storytelling and production.Its work is showcased on major platforms and networks, making it today one of the most influential Arab voices in the international media arena.