The National wins 32 design awards

The National newspaper has won 32 design awards from the Society for News Design.

Judging for the international organization’s 36th annual competition took place in Syracuse, New York, on March 6-7.

The competition saw entries from 27 countries worldwide.

"We are proud to be awarded for our efforts to make the newspaper inviting for our readers," said Editor-in-Chief Mohammed Al Otaiba. "And we appreciate that The National is receiving recognition as a world-class publication".

The National, under the art direction of Managing Editor Laura Koot, was awarded for page design work across all sections of the paper as well as graphics, illustration and photography.

Design has been a hallmark of The National since its launch in April, 2008, and the publication has continuously been recognized for its visual work.