Awarded the Arab Media Luminary Award in recognition of his 16 year contribution to the Arab media landscape, Sheikh Waleed Bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim is one of the region’s most prominent entrepreneurs and media moguls.

Born and raised in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Ibrahim completed his higher education in the United States and returned to the Middle East to establish ARA Productions and Television Studios; his first venture into the world of media.

Al Ibrahim’s 1991 launch of MBC as the first ever independent Arabic satellite TV station undoubtedly marks the most central turning point in Arab TV, and represents a huge personal and public milestone. MBC has since been joined by MBC 2, 3, 4 and MBC Action - stations creating a greater variety of programming with pan-Arab objectives. The success of MBC has been repeated with Al Ibrahim's launch of Al Arabiya in March 2003.

Today, MBC Group stands tall as the largest media and entertainment group in the Middle East, reaching more than 75 million Arab viewers and listeners across the world.

In 1971, Antoine Choueiri began his own media representation company in Lebanon – an achievement that was soon shadowed by the advent of civil war. In 1975, Antoine – like many others who were forced to relocate – shifted his business affaires to Paris, where the Choueiri Group was formed.

Launching his first regional company in Saudi Arabia, Antoine Choueiri developed a solid reputation for his expertise throughout the media and advertising circles. By 1985, he was ready to return to Lebanon, and looking to expand. The subsequent launch of his enterprises in the UAE proved to be successful strides, which further paved the way for the growth of his business.

Under the dynamic leadership of Antoine Choueiri, the Choueiri Group has evolved to become a leading organization in the Middle East and North Africa media industry. Today, the Group manages and markets the advertising space of 16 satellite television stations, 9 print titles, 6 radio stations and largest network of outdoor signs in the GCC. Operating in 11 markets covering the MENA region, Europe and Japan, the Group comprises of 14 subsidiaries which are supported by a team of 500 committed professionals.

Antoine Choueiri credits his success to the unwavering trust of his media partners and the professionalism of his Group’s highly dedicated and passionate people. He remains dedicated to sustaining long-term relationships, fostering transparency in the marketplace, and creating value for advertisers, advertising agencies and media owners.