Manama : The organising committee of the Al Dana Drama Award has opened nominations for its second edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
The award, organised by the Ministry of Information, aims to support drama production and promote the Gulf’s creative industries.
Entries are open to production companies, satellite channels, and digital platforms that hold the rights to the submitted works. Both public and private sector entities may participate. Eligible submissions must have premiered between April 9 2024 and May 10 2025.
Nominations will remain open until May 10 via the ministry’s official website [www.mia.gov.bh]
The 2025 edition includes ten categories: Best Social Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Rising Star, Best Soundtrack, Best Script, Best Director, Best Child Actor, and Best Visual Effects. It also includes three audience-voted awards for Best Series, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
Entries will be judged by a panel of leading critics and drama experts from the Gulf. Winners will be announced at a ceremony held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad.
