Amman - Al Ghad newspaper, the fastest growing newspaper in Jordan, won three awards during the 7th Asia Media Awards 2008 (IFRA), which was held in April 2008, in China.
Al Ghad won the best in "Design", best in "Newspaper Front Page", and best in "Newspaper Online Media" awards.
"We are proud of this success which marks a new achievement for Al Ghad and the Jordanian media which is always committed to the highest standards of professionalism, credibility, and transparency," said Mohammed Alayyan: Publisher & Chairman of Al Ghad newspaper
"We would like to sincerely thank IFRA and wish all Jordanian and Arab publications more prosperity and growth in maintaining their position as leaders of the regional and international media" added Mr. Alayyan
Al Ghad's main motive to participate in IFRA awards was based on its belief that the future of all publications is strongly connected with their ability to cope with the dynamic and rapidly changing publishing environment, in addition to the change of readers' behavior and consumption habits. Also, Al Ghad's outlook is that ability to cope with the ongoing changes can only be done by expanding into new media channels and applying the latest means of technology and concepts that best fit the newspaper.
IFRA, which was founded in 1961 and based in Germany, is the world's leading association for newspaper and media publishing. Specialized in research & service organization, IFRA has more than 3000 members from publishing companies and suppliers to the publishing industry and offers primarily for its member's all from trade exhibitions, international conferences, seminars, training events, consulting services, research and publications.
IFRA's 7th Asia Media Awards event aimed at acknowledging excellence among individuals and organizations that have embraced new technology, innovative thinking and creativity.
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For more information, please contact:
Ziad Qasem/ Samer Bsaiso
ASDA'A Public Relations/ Amman- Jordan
Phone: +962 6 552 0791
Fax: +962 6 552 0792
Email: z.qasem@asdaa.jo
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