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Safa Al Ahmad

Safa Al Ahmad

Saudi Arabian journalist and filmmaker

Safa al-Ahmad (Arabic: صفاء الأحمد) is a Saudi Arabian journalist and filmmaker. She has directed documentaries for PBS and the BBC focusing on uprisings in the Middle East.[1] On November 19, 2019, she was awarded the Wallenberg Medal at the University of Michigan. She was the joint winner of the 2015 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Award for Journalism[2] and was a finalist for the 2014 Sony Impact Award.[3]

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Career

Safa started her career in field of documentary film-making. She rose to international fame when she participated on BBC Arabic by directing many documentaries since 2012 to date.

References

  1. [1]
    Taddonio, Patrice (April 7, 2015). "On the Ground in Yemen: Six Questions with Safa Al Ahmad". PBS. Frontline. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  2. [2]
    Index on Censorship. "Safa Al Ahmad: Facts are a precious commodity in Saudi Arabia". Index The Voice of Free Expression. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Safa Al Ahmad - Rory Peck Awards 2014 Finalist". Rory Peck Trust. Retrieved 12 April 2015.


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