Any Arabic-language investigation that has been published or aired between Oct.1, 2021, and Aug. 31, 2022.
ARIJ Annual Awards are an opportunity for some of the best investigations from the MENA region to be rewarded and put on display in front of the field’s leading members. In a field as complicated as investigative journalism, ARIJ’s annual awards program is a gesture of appreciation, encouragement and training tool, modelling thorough and ethical work.
The jury, which consists of a Jury Head and four members coming from some of the best media organisations in the Arab world.
Best Arab Investigation – Gold Award
Best Arab Investigation – Silver Award
Best Arab Investigation – Bronze Award
No. All entries must be submitted in Arabic
Yes. You may only submit one application for one investigation
August 31, 2022
The awards competition is free to enter
You can browse previous winning pieces here
Submit your entry by Aug. 31, 2022.
Entries will be judged based on:
originality and relevance
clarity of hypothesis
research and sourcing
risk calculation
structure and storytelling
data presentation and visual treatment
law and ethics
use of language
accuracy, balance, clarity
personal and professional initiative taken
The awards competition is open to all Arab investigative journalists; whether based in the Arab World or living abroad.