GCO delivered media training in collaboration with Google News Initiative & Al Jazeera Media
This initiative aims to empower Qatar's media institutions with cutting-edge digital technologies, particularly AI, to enhance journalistic excellence.
Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, GCO Director, emphasised: 'Qatar increasingly recognises the media sector as a cornerstone for building public awareness and engagement. Our collaboration with Google and Al Jazeera Media Institute demonstrates our commitment to fostering a media environment grounded in innovation and digital literacy.'
He further noted: 'By forging strategic partnerships with global industry leaders, we're enhancing Qatar's media capabilities and equipping professionals with skills to leverage smart technologies to create a credible, innovative and impactful content. This marks a crucial step toward creating a modern local media environment that aligns with our sustainable development goals.'
Mazen Sabbagh, News and Publishing Partnerships Lead for MENA at Google, said: 'The program aimed to empower journalists and news directors to leverage advanced digital tools, including AI, to enhance their journalistic practices.'
Al Jazeera Media Institute Director Eman Al Amri emphasised that newsroom innovation—particularly through AI integration—represents a critical investment in the future of media operations.
This training forms a part of the GCO's professional development series, designed to strengthen Qatar's media and communications ecosystem. Through capacity-building initiatives, these programs support professionals in navigating developments within the global media landscape, in line with the Third National Development Strategy.
Source & cover image credit: Government Communications Office (GCO)
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