QNA
Doha
Media City Qatar and the German press agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) have signed a collaboration agreement to establish a regional editorial hub in Doha.
This partnership strengthens Qatar’s role as a leading media platform and enhances news coverage across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
In a press release, Media City Qatar stated that operations are set to begin in June 2025 and will continue for an initial period of five years, in a continuous commitment to supporting high-quality news coverage and fostering the presence of global media organisations in the region.
The new editorial hub will provide global coverage in Arabic, German, English, and Spanish, in addition to offering professional training for media entities and individuals, with a focus on developing Qatari talent, in a step that aims to develop a professional and sustainable media ecosystem.
Commenting on this, CEO of Media City Qatar, Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, said: “By welcoming dpa to our ecosystem of over 200 licensed partners, we reinforce our commitment to supporting Arabic content and advancing regional storytelling. This partnership is a significant step in shaping the future of media, driving innovation, and ensuring diverse stories from our region reach global audiences.”
In turn, CEO of dpa, Peter Kropsch, said: “We are delighted that, together with Media City Qatar, we have succeeded in expanding dpa’s editorial presence in the Gulf region. Deutsche Presse-Agentur has been reporting successfully in Arabic for decades and has strong roots.”
“With the new editorial hub in Doha, we are extending our independent and non-partisan reporting from a region that is more and more getting into the focus of global public,” Kropsch added.
This partnership highlights Media City Qatar’s role in shaping a dynamic media ecosystem that attracts leading global media organizations in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and developing the regional and global media scenes.
