Monday 24 February 2025 
✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | June 30th, 2024 — Ooredoo has announced the extension of the application deadline for the 17th edition of its “Media Star” competition to Thursday, August 29, 2024.
This year’s competition coincides with the 20th anniversary of Ooredoo’s establishment in Algeria and focuses on the timely theme of “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Algeria: Stakes and Challenges.” This theme aligns with Ooredoo’s digital strategy and the broader digital ecosystem in Algeria.
A Fully Digital Competition
In its efforts to digitize the competition entirely, Ooredoo has launched a platform that allows journalists to submit their work innovatively. Journalists can access the platform via the link http://ore.do/media-star-participation to fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents, such as a photo, journalist ID card, and their journalistic work, whether it be audio recordings or videos.
Candidates can also send their work via email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Targeted Categories and Awards
The competition is open to professional journalists from various media outlets, including print and online journalism, radio, and television. The competition rewards the best work in different journalistic categories. The targeted categories include:
- General and specialized print journalism
- Online media
- Radio programs
- Television programs
Winners of the 17th edition of the “Media Star” competition will receive substantial financial rewards in each category. These awards aim to encourage journalists to produce outstanding work that reflects digital transformations and the challenges associated with artificial intelligence in Algeria.
Commitment to Digital Development
Ooredoo’s statement highlights that this initiative is part of the company’s commitment to enhancing the digital environment in Algeria and supporting media efforts that shed light on digital transformations and their associated challenges.
By continuing to support the Algerian media landscape, Ooredoo encourages innovation and excellence in journalistic work, focusing on issues that align with current technological developments.
About Dzair Tube Media Group
Dzair Tube has firmly established itself as a prominent player among Algerian digital news sites, offering a diverse and enriching content experience. The platform, available in Arabic, French, and English editions, captures the attention of a wide-ranging audience, amassing over half a million daily clicks.
A testament to its commitment to excellence, Dzair Tube received the prestigious President of the Republic’s Award for Professional Journalist in the Electronic Press category on October 22, 2022. This recognition underscores the platform’s unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
With a significant online presence, Dzair Tube boasts 350,000 subscribers on YouTube, over five million followers on various Facebook pages, and 450,000 subscribers on Instagram. Its digital channel has become a hub for diverse programming, covering news, sports, entertainment, culture, and religion, catering to a broad spectrum of audience preferences.
Equipped with state-of-the-art studios and advanced technology, Dzair Tube’s digital channel has garnered substantial viewership for its varied programs. Hosting interactive discussions with influential figures across different domains, the platform actively fosters public discourse and engagement. Beyond news coverage, Dzair Tube extends its commitment to the production of marketing documentaries, short TV commercials, and high-viewership programs.
The success of the print edition of Dzair Tube’s sports newspaper, “Dzair Sport,” further highlights the platform’s impact, with over 50,000 daily downloads from the official Dzair Tube website.
Honored with the Media Leadership Award from the Minister of Communication, Mohamed Laâgab, Dzair Tube continues to shape the landscape of Algerian digital news, maintaining a position of influence and impact in the media industry.