A distinguished Jury member of the World Car of the Year Awards (WCOTY), Bakur Abdul Aziz Azher is the publisher and chief editor of Al Azhar Publications. Since launching the first print of "Saudi Auto Magazine" specialized in the field of cars, the magazine has become the pioneer in the industry and is well received not only in Saudi Arabia but also in all of the Gulf States as well.

He established his publication career in 1991 with Saudi Auto Magazine which has since grown to be the most respected and leading motoring magazine in the Arab World. Saudi Auto was also the pioneer in the Arab world to initiate the Car of the Year Awards. He is a regular invitee to major car launches and auto shows around the world. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

His association with cars began at the tender age of three, as an assistant to a close family friend and neighbor, a DIY hospital maintenance engineer in Clintonville, UK. Mallik acknowledges that the countless hours spent with mechanics during college days, interest in photography, writing and travel eventually paid off as a full-time career option.

Besides working as an editor of some leading motoring titles in UAE, he has been credited in launching several successful motoring titles in the region such as Middle East Car, Autocar and F1 [Middle East editions] and Overdrive. He has also worked with Wheels, a Gulf News publication for several years. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

My mother knew I’d be trouble when I started to recognize different cars at an early age: though we did not then have a family car, I could identify a Citroen and a Volkswagen by 20 months. Whilst most other things were either just cars or vans or buses, the die was cast and by the age of eight, I had filled all the tick boxes in the ‘I-Spy Book of Cars’, including the Lagonda Rapide, of which only 62 were ever made.

Petrol station jobs whilst at school, and part time sales appointments in the motor trade whilst I studied Graphics, set me up for what I do now. I’ve run Advertising Agencies, built and managed a commercial Printing Press and been in the region for 30 years, but now concentrate on ‘motor’ stuff. I organize off road events, vehicle launch programmes and industry training, am currently Race Director for the UAE National Race Championships, as well as a Senior Instructor in the Race School at the Dubai Autodrome, host an occasional motoring podcast and hold bike, car and HGV licenses. I have been contributing to CAR Middle East since issue one, and have worked on many other publications.

On average, I drive about 100,000 kilometers a year. Current vehicles actually owned are an 8-year old Honda Jazz, because it is economical, cavernous, corners on the door handles and still works fine, a Jeep Wrangler 4-door, because I need something for off-road work and to pull a trailer, and a classic old Mercedes Benz that will soon becoming a runner.

Recognized as Jordan’s first specialized English-language ‘Jo Magazine’ and Jordan Times automotive writer, Ghaith Madadha was a jack-of-many-trades. A one-time bouncer, civil servant and columnist, Ghaith immersed himself in his childhood love for automotive media and cars during a self-imposed exile in Luton, ostensibly to complete his MA thesis.

Returning to Jordan with a plan to become a motoring writer, Ghaith entered journalism through The Jordan Times, but soon moved to magazines in 2002 to become an auto writer. After establishing himself as Motoring Editor at the then nascent Living Well and Jordan Business magazines, Ghaith was also a contributing editor for Jordan’s first car magazines, ‘Jordan Auto News’ and a columnist for UAE’s ‘Wheels’ magazine. However it was as Jo magazine’s Motoring Editor where Ghaith built his auto journalism career since 2005.

By 2006, Ghaith also acquired motoring duties at Jordan’s widest circulating English publication, The Jordan Times, and has since taken the mantle of resident car czar at Venture business intelligence and U Men lifestyle magazines since 2008 and 2009 respectively. Inextricably linked to the UK after a 12-year stint in London, Ghaith has, since 2008, also been an accredited automotive journalist with the UK-based Guild of Motoring Writers.

Currently the Editor in-charge for Auto Magazine (Pan Arab) based in Kuwait. It’s the only a Kuwaiti car related magazine, with a seven years of experience reviewing cars. This is his first year as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury is the founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief of DriveArabia.com, the most popular consumer automotive portal in the GCC, with the largest number of audited readers. Originally known for the editor's hard-hitting car reviews, DriveArabia.com has many regional 'firsts' under its belt, with the first professional automotive news blog in the GCC, the first online GCC car buyer guide with specs and prices, and the first to do measured performance testing for all reviewed GCC-spec cars. DriveArabia.com remains unique in that it is fully independent and the editorial aspect has no corporate interference whatsoever. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

As a self-confessed car addict, a career in auto-journalism seemed inevitable for Mirza Hatk, a field far removed from the Political Science degree he holds.

But as a vivid motorsport fan, Mirza took part in several motorsport events, including the Jordan International Rally and the Rumman Hill climb, but it was a karting event for another publication of Near East Media that brought up the idea of a dedicated car magazine in Jordan, which soon afterwards became Torque magazine.

As the Editor-in-Chief of Torque for the last three years, he has overseen the magazine’s transition from English to Arabic language, and in the process developing into the number one auto magazine in Jordan. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

A distinguished Jury member of the International Engine Awards, in 2004 Mohamed Sheta became the Publisher and Managing Editor of the Auto Arabia Media Group, which publishes Auto Arabia Magazine and also produces Auto Arabia TV. The Auto Arabia Media Group is also the operator of the leading automotive portal www.AutoArabia.org

Sheta is a frequent guest-commentator for several Formula 1, motor-sport, automotive and Road Safety shows on leading TV and radio stations in the Middle East region and Europe, such as Al Jazeera Sports TV in Qatar, Radio Monte Carlo and France24 TV in Paris, BBC Arabic TV in London and Deutsche Welle TV in Berlin.

Sheta is a speaker of the Egyptian Automotive Media Council, and he was also the founder of the Diplomatic Drivers Club in Germany and in Egypt. Sheta is currently based in Egypt and commutes regularly between Europe and the Middle East. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Currently, the Motoring Editor of AL GHAD daily newspaper, responsible for the creation of a unique and professional bi-weekly 24 page supplement automotive news supplement.

“Sayyarat” supplement enjoys resounding success and is considered by independent research to be the most influential source of Automotive news and information  in Jordan, with over than 50,000 copies sold every two weeks.

During these years, he has enjoyed dozens of test Drives, attended various International Motor shows and launch events, conducted interviews with top automotive industry decision makers, wrote numerous articles on all aspects of the automotive world. This is his first year as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Former Partner & Editor in Chief of Sports Motor Magazine. Auto Journalist since 1998 and have worked in several countries including Lebanon, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia as well. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Coming from Timmins, Canada, the hometown of Shania Twain, Neil Vorano quickly realized he had no talent for music. So he followed his lifelong love of cars to Abu Dhabi, joining The National in 2007 and becoming editor of the Motoring section in 2008. Since then, he has driven, ridden and raced almost everything on the roads and tracks of the UAE – and beyond. This is his first year as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Nicholas Cooksey has loved cars since the age of ten, when he first decided he wanted a white Porsche 911 Cabriolet (getting one albeit seventeen years later!) His role as publisher of leading magazine titles enjoyed and trusted by high spending consumers in the region means that he is regularly invited to personally test drive and publish his honest opinions on most new models entering the market across the Middle East. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, UK. An enthusiastic off-roader with a passion for outdoor adventures. A regular contributor to the Motoring Section of Friday Magazine, Gulf News – The leading English daily in the UAE.

Also the Presenter of the new upcoming TV show on ZEE TV called "WEEKENDERS" that focuses on Outdoor Adventures and Car Reviews in the Middle East. This is his first year as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Started professional motorsport racing in 1993 and organized major motorsport events. Started the famous ‘Speed Trip’ which became a yearly event organized In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The Kingdom of Bahrain

Built the First FIA Approved and licensed international Circuit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2005, Reem International Circuit. Established the first Professional Racing Team in Saudi “Saudi Falcon’s” Managing the first Motorsport Circuit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Reem International Circuit)

Introduced Motorsport Series to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, starting in 2008 with the Lamborghini Superleggera trophy, The Lotus cup, and many others. Established the Saudi Racing festival which is fast becoming the biggest local racing event in the GCC.

Together with MBC Group, started the first full Middle Eastern Car show "DRIVEN” that covers everything that is related to auto industry in the Middle East.

Won the Prestigious 2010 Car Middle East Award for the Personality of the Year for his contribution in the development of Motorsport in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia and for launching the First entry level single seater championship (The Saudi Formula). This is his first year as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Ronald Balit is currently the Editor of Arab Wheels Magazine, with a decade of experience reviewing cars. Born in Lebanon his passion for the automobile started at an early age, and since designing or racing them didn’t work out, he decided on making his life evolve around them in an opinionated mater.

Although passionate about cars, he does not allow his passion to rule his mind when reviewing a car, but it is that passion that makes him preserver and get behind the wheel of an urban runabout or a supercar in the same state of mind.

Having been a member of Arab Wheels since its early days, as a monthly contributor and now its full time editor, Ronald is proud to be at the helm of a publication that is ranked among the top three in readership in all of its 13 markets across the region Having covered numerous auto shows, and been present at countless launches and manufacturer sponsored drive events, Ronald considers himself a proud member of the automotive journalists of the Middle East. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Manufactured in Damascus by an Iraqi-Syrian joint venture firm, Tamer Abadi rolled out of the assembly line on 23.12.2010 and was registered on the first of January as a 1965 model. Distinguished for his sheer mechanical attributes and turbo power, he was awarded two degrees in English & Economics. During his professional career, he was also acknowledged as a certified trainer and lead management quality assessor.

Working as an institutional development consultant, his major other achievement was in the co-pioneering of the first Syrian car and motorsport magazine. Autosport started in 2003 as a UAE based publication and became the first licensed car magazine in Syria by late 2008. Autosport covers the latest in the field of the car industry, technology and innovative mobility solutions in addition to full coverage and analysis of the world of motorsport. This is his second year in a row as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.

Founder and Editorial Director of Top Performance magazine, Middle East’s first tuning publication and heading West Side, the automotive media group. In charge of creating and compiling magazine contents, creative writing, photography, editing and event/race reporting. Actively involved in tuning and race preparation since 1990. Active participant of car racing events at club and national levels, including Circuit racing, Autocross, Sprints, Drag racing and Endurance Karting. UAE Autocross Champion from 2000 till 2005. Co-organizer of several race events, Instructor at Autocross training events & Demo driver for Yokohama Middle East. This is his first year as a Jury for the Middle East Motor Awards.