WAAJ Announces Election Results
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 17, 2013) Washington Association of Arab Journalists (WAAJ) held its bi-annual elections meeting, on Jan. 16, at the National Press Club and re-elected its President, Mohammad Dalbah, for a third term.
New Executive Committee officers were elected as follows:
- President – Mohammad Dalbah, Aljazeera
- Secretary – Jafar Jafari, Almayadeen Satellite Network
- Treasurer – Osam Abuirshaid, Al-Sabeel daily
- Activities – Arwa Sawan, Alekhbariyah
- Media – Mohammad Elshinnawi, Voice of America
WAAJ was established in February 2000, to represent Arab media personnel, and of Arab origin, of various media organizations accredited in Washington, DC.