RIYADH: Veteran media executive and producer Waseem Mahmood OBE recently received the Outstanding Contribution to Media Award 2025 at the Asian Media Awards in the UK.
The honor recognizes his four-decade career in shaping diverse storytelling — from early Asian programming at the BBC to his recent work in Saudi Arabia’s creative sector.
The awards celebrate excellence across journalism, television and digital media, honoring those advancing inclusion and diversity.
Mahmood’s win follows his recent success as executive producer of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority’s program “Ozoum,” which wrapped its first season. A second season is now in development for 2026.
Speaking about the honor and his work in Saudi Arabia, Mahmood said: “It is a privilege to receive this award, but even more so to be part of the extraordinary transformation taking place within Saudi Arabia’s media landscape. The energy, ambition and creativity here is remarkable.
