Doha: HE Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA), Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi, recently engaged in discussions with HE Minister of Information of the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr. Hamza Al Mustafa, who is on a visit to Qatar. The meeting focused on exploring ways to enhance media cooperation between the two nations, building on the strong fraternal ties that exist between Qatar and Syria.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Syrian Minister and his delegation were provided with a comprehensive overview of QNA’s operations during their visit to the agency’s headquarters. They were informed about the agency’s pivotal role in serving national interests and the processes involved in news coverage, transmission, and broadcasting. The briefing highlighted how QNA employs innovative and modern technologies to ensure swift, credible, and responsible dissemination of information.
The delegation received an in-depth explanation of QNA’s 50-year history, its accumulated professional expertise, and its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, to stay abreast of global media developments. The visitors also toured various departments within the agency, witnessing firsthand the professionalism and efficiency of QNA’s staff. The Syrian Minister expressed appreciation for the agency’s advanced training facilities, which aim to enhance the skills of national media personnel and contribute to Qatar’s broader developmental goals.
In his remarks, the Syrian Minister praised Qatar’s unwavering support for the Syrian people and acknowledged QNA’s significant role in the media landscape. He noted that the visit provided valuable insights into QNA’s successful journalistic practices, which have secured its leading status in Arab media. He also explored QNA’s integration of AI in the journalistic process, recognizing it as a pioneering model in the region.
The Syrian Minister expressed optimism for enhanced media cooperation between Qatar and Syria, with the goal of exchanging expertise to benefit both countries’ interests. HE Director-General of QNA echoed this sentiment, welcoming the opportunity to expand media relations and reiterating QNA’s readiness to support the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) in various media endeavors.