The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival, held in Hammamet, Tunisia, announced the winners of the program competitions, exchanges, and joint Arab television production. The festival, which took place on September 23, 2026, recognized outstanding achievements in various categories, including radio and television programs, exchanges, and joint productions. The winners were announced during a ceremony that honored the best in Arab media.
In the radio program competitions, the first prize in the "Bayoun Arabya" category, which focused on the topic "Cities That Speak," was awarded to the program "Medina Zaytuna Tunes Madina Dorat Al-Ilm Wal-Hadara" produced by Tunisian Radio. The second prize went to "Hamzat Min Babil" produced by the Iraqi Media Network. Additionally, in the "Ilam Al-Arab" category, which centered on "Protecting the Arabic Language," the first prize was awarded to "Nabdh Al-Hawiya Wa Faris Al-Arab Mahmoud Al-Masadi" produced by Tunisian Radio.
The television program competitions also saw significant wins for Tunisian productions. In the "Fi Rbouh Al-Watan Al-Arabi: Al-Aswaq Al-Arabiya" category, the first prize was awarded to "Khayut Al-Zakira: Souk Al-Qamash" produced by Tunisian Television. The second prize went to "Souk Waqif: Zikrara Tatataddad" produced by the Qatar Media Foundation. Furthermore, in the documentary program category "Al-Buyut Al-Arabiya Al-Qadima," the first prize was awarded to "Qasr Al-Azama" produced by the Syrian General Organization for Radio and Television.
The festival also recognized outstanding achievements in exchange programs. In the radio exchange programs for 2025, the first prize was awarded to Tunisian Radio, while the second prize, which is honorary, went to Qatar Radio. In the television exchange programs, Iraq Television won the first prize in the television program exchange category, while Qatar Television took the second prize.
The festival also honored the winners of the joint Arab television production competition. In the eighth edition, titled "Volunteer," the best documentary film award was given to "Tahiyat Al-Ilm" produced by Tunisian Television. In the ninth edition, titled "Theater: A Force for Change and Impact," the best documentary film award went to "Hulm" produced by Algerian Public Television.
The ceremony also recognized the contributions of members of the judging panels, who played a crucial role in selecting the winners. The head of the Arab States Broadcasting Union, Muhammad bin Fahd Al-Harthi, emphasized the importance of exchange programs in promoting cooperation and understanding among Arab countries.
The Arab Radio and Television Festival is a significant event that celebrates excellence in Arab media. The festival provides a platform for Arab broadcasters to share their work, exchange ideas, and recognize outstanding achievements. The winners of the competitions will be awarded prizes and recognition for their contributions to Arab media.
Key points
- The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival announced winners in various categories, including radio and television programs, exchanges, and joint productions.
- Tunisian Radio and Television won several prizes in different categories, including radio and television programs and exchanges.
- The festival recognized outstanding achievements in Arab media and provided a platform for Arab broadcasters to share their work and exchange ideas.
