Comedy and non scripted entertainment categories to be judged by tv and PROGRAMmING experts from the middle east & aROUND THE WORLD
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (The Academy) announced today that the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) and CNBC Arabiya - both members of the Academy, have been selected to host the semi-finals round of the Comedies and Non-Scripted Entertainment categories for the 2004 International Emmy Awards.
The event will take place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August, 2004. Each of the entries will be judged by jurors representing broadcasters from throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Dr. Tayeb A Kamali, CEO of CERT, said "We are pleased to be hosting this event in collaboration with CNBC Arabiya. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan has always encouraged international exposure to our students to equip them with the skills to succeed in a globally competitive environment. Through this event we will connect our students to the International Academy and provide them with the opportunity to experience the process of judging"
Zafar Siddiqi, Chairman and CEO of CNBC Arabiya said, "The International Emmy Awards honor excellence in global television programming, encouraging the development of standards and offering inspirational examples of outstanding programming from many countries around the world. As a pioneering broadcast enterprise - the region's first round-the-clock Arabic language business news channel, CNBC Arabiya was keen to participate in this prestigious international event. Together with CERT, we will work to ensure that the integrity of the International Emmy remains at the highest level."
The preliminary judging round of the International Emmy Awards took place earlier this year when more than 200 judges comprised of television industry experts including producers, directors, executives and distributors judged eight program categories: Drama; Television Movie/Mini-Series; Documentary; Arts Programming; Comedies; Non-Scripted Entertainment; Children & Young People; News Coverage.
Winners of this year's awards will be revealed at the 32nd International Emmy Awards Gala which will take place on November 22, 2004 in New York City.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (the International TV Academy), a division of the National Television Academy, is the largest organization of global broadcasters, with members and representatives from 61 countries and over 250 companies. It was chartered in 1969 with a mission to honor and encourage excellence in television programming outside the United States by presenting the International Emmy Award. The International TV Academy is a unique, independent organization including the world's top television and media leaders who come together to exchange ideas, discuss common issues, and promote new strategies for the future development of quality global television programming.
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About CERT
The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) is the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges and provides a vital link to industry for the HCT. The centre is involved in strategic alliances with a number of large multinational organisations that are partners in developing a diverse range of business and technology solutions.
CERT offers long range programs and short intensive training courses for the corporate sector in a variety of fields, including engineering, business and health sciences.
CERT provides professional development and lifelong learning opportunities for the UAE, the Gulf region, and - through its online training courses - many other parts of the business world.
CERT operates two technology parks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and will soon open offices in Dubai Knowledge Village to take advantage of innovative opportunities arising both within and beyond the Gulf region.
About CNBC Arabiya
CNBC Arabiya is the Arab world's first and only 24-hour Arabic language financial and business information channel, presenting in-depth and up-to-the-minute coverage of regional and international affairs from an Arab economic perspective.
With satellite television still the most powerful medium on the regional landscape, CNBC Arabiya's inimitable broadcasting mix and its commitment to the Middle East business environment is the ideal platform to reach a growing and unique audience that is powerfully influential and affluent.
CNBC Arabiya began broadcasting in August 2003 from its studios at Dubai Media City in the United Arab Emirates with ground-breaking programming generated by its Arab news team supported by CNBC Arabiya Bureaus in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Manama, Cairo, Kuwait, Doha, Beirut and London and correspondents across the Middle East.
Since it was launched, CNBC Arabiya has become the leading business news channel in the Middle East, broadcasting to 18 countries across the region.
For further information please contact:
Majdi Al-Ayed
Traccs Public Relations for the Middle East
P.O. Box 72583,
Dubai,
UAE
Phone: + 971 4 3672530
Fax: + 971 4 3672531
E-mail: majdi@traccs.net
website: www.traccs.net
© Press Release 2004
