The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has won the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA)’s Quality Award in recognition of its groundbreaking WAM News System.
The award was presented during FANA’s 50th General Assembly meeting, held in Abu Dhabi alongside the second edition of the Global Media Congress. This prestigious recognition underscores WAM’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.
Eng. Ahmed Hassan Al Hammadi, Acting Executive Director of the Support Services Sector, received the award.
Mohammed Jalal Al-Rayssi, Director-General of WAM, expressed his immense pride in this achievement, and affirmed WAM’s dedication to adopting an innovation-driven approach across all facets of its operations.
Al Rayssi highlighting the significance of the WAM News System as the region’s first digital system of its kind. Developed entirely by Emirati talent, the system adheres to the highest international media standards and leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence and advanced technology techniques. It
revolutionises media management practices, automating news workflows and delivering exceptional value to government and private sector partners.
He underscored the WAM News System’s sophistication and comprehensiveness, encompassing news reception, drafting, editing, and broadcasting, alongside seamless integration with photographic and video archives. By embracing the latest information technology and technological advancements, the system elevates the Emirates News Agency’s stature and strengthens its role in supporting the UAE’s remarkable development and prosperity.
Key features of the WAM News System include:
-A quality measurement mechanism aligned with internationally recognized standards and benchmarks.
-Intelligent image and video recognition for accurate media enrichment.
-Alerts management and comprehensive media coverage management within and beyond the UAE, including scheduling, specialised equipment integration, planning, implementation, time framing, and real-time monitoring.
-Advanced ed
iting capabilities for text and visual news, encompassing all five elements: text, images, audio, video, and social media content.
The Emirates News Agency’s unwavering pursuit of innovation and excellence has been duly recognised through this prestigious award. The WAM News System stands as a testament to the agency’s commitment to delivering high-quality news and information while fostering a culture of innovation that drives progress and prosperity for the UAE.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)