The Founding of SOVAS™ and
the Voice Arts® Awards
An exclusive deep-dive interview exploring the nuances behind the creation of what’s widely known as
“the Oscars® of voice acting.” An audacious and controversial undertaking that has left an
indelible mark on the global culture of the spoken word.
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Interview by Ahmed AlQotb, June 15, 2025
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Watch in English
شاهد باللغة العربية
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Ahmed AlQotb is an award-winning Arabic voiceover artist, casting director, and founder of THE ARABIC VOICE™studios and arabicvoices.net, a leading online casting platform. He is the International Ambassador of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) in Egypt and North Africa. With over 20 years of experience, Ahmed has voiced and cast for major global clients such as Apple, Interpol, Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. His voice features in high-profile projects including the villain “Dr. Dominguez” in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the Interpol IP Crime curriculum, and Apple’s and Google’s IVR systems for the Middle East. Through THE ARABIC VOICE™, based in the U.S. with studios in Cairo, Ahmed leads a regional team of native Arabic voice talents, delivering culturally attuned productions across MENA. He also founded El Hakawaaty, a talent incubator empowering emerging Arabic voice actors through training and mentorship. Ahmed is widely recognized for elevating Arabic voiceover standards globally and for fostering diversity and excellence in the industry.
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