ABOUT US
The Washington Association of Arab Journalists (WAAJ) was founded in February 2000. It is a non-profit organization, with no ties to any government.
According to its bylaws, the Association, which has dozens of members, seeks to further the professional relationships of the members and provide a forum for them to network and build bridges with other professionals and news organizations in the United States.
Mohammed Wahby, a former correspondent for the Egyptian weekly AlMusawar in Washington, was the Association’s first president, serving in that position for two years. He was followed by Mohammed Hakki, a contributing columnist for AlAhram Weekly. George S. Hishmeh, a columnist for Gulf News (Dubai) and The Jordan Times (Amman) was elected president for the next three years. He was succeeded by Mohamed el-Setouhi of Nile News channel (Egypt). In 2009, Tarek Rashed of the Middle East News Agency (Egypt) was elected president. As of January 2010, the Association is headed by Mohammad Dalbah, of Aljazeera Satellite Channel.
OFFICERS
- 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
BY-LAWS
Click here to read the full text of the By-Laws.