Qatar Press Centre Director General along with members of a delegation consisting of Gulf and Arab journalists at Qatar Press Centre Doha.
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) hosted a delegation of Gulf and Arab journalists visiting Doha under the patronage of the Arab Federation for Sports Tourism, as part of their participation in the forum titled “The Cultural Dimension of Sports Tourism and Media.”
The visiting delegation included a select group of journalists and media professionals specialising in sports and tourism media. The visit reflects growing interest in strengthening Gulf integration in media coverage related to major sporting and tourism events, as well as in developing professional media discourse in line with the rapid transformations taking place in the tourism and sports industries across the region.
The meeting was marked by a spirit of cordiality and mutual respect and underscored the Centre’s standing as a unifying platform for dialogue, cooperation, and joint media initiatives.
The dialogue session, held at the Abdullah bin Hussein Al-Naama Hall at the Centre’s headquarters, provided a professional space for exchanging views on the role of media in supporting sports tourism, highlighting successful Gulf experiences, and exploring prospects for cooperation between Gulf and Arab associations and press institutions.
Discussions focused on enhancing the quality of specialised media content, raising public awareness, and reinforcing a positive image of the region, particularly as Gulf and Arab countries continue to host major regional and international events.
At the outset of the session, the Director General of the Qatar Press Centre Sadiq Mohammed Al Amari welcomed the visiting delegation, expressing his pleasure at the meeting, which he said reflects the depth of Gulf relations and the spirit of cooperation among media institutions in the region.
He noted that the Centre is committed to promoting professional values, upholding ethical standards, and raising awareness of the importance of responsible media in serving society. The Director General added that the Qatar Press Centre is an active member of the Arab Journalists Union and the Gulf Press Federation and is taking steady steps toward joining the International Federation of Journalists, further strengthening its global media presence.
The Secretary-General of the Arab Federation for Sports Tourism, affirmed that Qatar is witnessing rapid momentum across various sectors, positioning it at an advanced level both regionally and globally, particularly in sports tourism. He described the Qatari experience as an exemplary model in planning, implementation, and investment in human capital and infrastructure.
He explained that the delegation’s visit aims to coordinate and learn from this pioneering experience, which has proven its excellence and effectiveness. He added that the delegation’s presence at the Qatar Press Centre reflects a firm belief in the role of media institutions in building partnerships and strengthening communication among stakeholders in tourism media.
For his part, Khaled Al-Dughaim, Chairman of the Gulf Association for Tourism Media, expressed his pleasure at visiting the Qatar Press Centre. He said the Centre offers an authentic professional media experience that goes beyond news reporting to shaping influence and building awareness.
