The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has begun issuing and distributing membership cards to journalists and media professionals working in various media and press organisations.

The Center's Director General, Sadiq Mohammed al-Ammari, confirmed that membership is of two types: the first is for prominent figures, pioneers, and senior media professionals, including Nasser Mohammed al-Othman, Dean of the Qatari Press, and others who have made significant contributions to the progress of journalism and media in Qatar.

The second is general membership for journalists and media professionals. The Director General explained that the Center's membership includes all journalists and media professionals working in Qatari print, audio, and visual media outlets, as well as a number of radio stations, among others.

He noted that the first phase of membership in the Center includes journalists, media professionals, producers, broadcasters, and anyone directly involved in journalistic work. He noted that the second phase of membership registration will include support positions, including photographers, proofreaders, graphic designers, and directors, thus ensuring that the Center's membership provides a comprehensive umbrella for all those involved in media work in Qatar.

Al-Ammari explained that the Center's membership cards represent a means of identification and a certified identity containing reliable data to facilitate journalistic and media work.

He noted that membership provides cardholders with certain benefits, discounts, and special prices for cardholders and their families regarding medical services in hospitals, private centers, and other facilities. Agreements have also been made with a number of distinguished hotels to offer special rates for accommodation, restaurants, and fitness centers. He noted that many stores and companies will join the discount programme in the coming period.

The Director General emphasized that the QPC represents an umbrella for advancing journalistic and media work and a meeting place for all those working in the journalistic and media fields in Qatar, through intensive activity and growing local, Gulf, Arab, and international media partnerships.