Nashwa Al Ruwaini has recently been honoured by Dubai Police for tackling important social issues through her weekly talk show ‘Nashwa’, broadcast on Dubai TV every Monday at 22:30.
Dr. Mohammed Murad Abdullah, Manager of the Decision Making Support Center of Dubai Police, presented Nashwa with the award from the Dubai police department during the filming of an episode of her talk show in Cairo in which he was a guest.
Through her talk show, Nashwa has always uncovered issues that are vital to discuss in society with a special emphasis on women’s issues in the Arab World. Recently, Nashwa has highlighted the effect of the economic crisis on Arab countries, the effects of rape laws on women in the Arab World, abuse that is prevalent but hidden in society and autism. In each episode of ‘Nashwa,’ both ordinary people and experts are invited to appear on the show to tell their story and provide expert analysis on the topic discussed.
Pyramedia CEO, Nashwa Al Ruwaini quotes, "I am very proud to receive this award from Dubai Police for the show’s emphasis on social issues and I will continue making it my aim through ‘Nashwa’ to highlight the most important aspects of society and discuss social issues affecting the Arab World."
About Nashwa:
‘Nashwa’ is a weekly, self-titled televised talk show broadcast on Dubai TV and presented and produced by Nashwa Al Ruwaini herself. The aim of the show is to journey through different social issues surrounding the Arab world and its people, discussing the current problems and issues faced by people all over the region.
The show tackles some of the most taboo and hidden aspects of today’s society and Nashwa has become a mother and sister for women, men and children all over the Arab world by pushing boundaries back and giving the people their platform to speak.
Each week, Nashwa invites a host of guests to talk about their experiences in all manner of subjects in order to break down barriers and encourage communication in order to find solutions.
The show is a result of cooperation between Dubai TV and Pyramedia, Nashwa’s own production company, which has grown to become one of the largest production companies in the region. The ‘Nashwa’ show has been running weekly on Dubai TV since May 2006.
Nashwa has been voted best female presenter for five consecutive years from 1998-2002 by various Arab newspapers and magazines and most recently has won the prestigious Feigenbaum Leadership Award and was awarded the Gold prize at the Tenth Gulf Radio and Television Production Festival held in Bahrain for her show ‘Nashwa’. She was also nominated for ‘Best Entertainer’ at the 2008 Rose D’Or Awards in Switzerland.
