We have attracted major international organisations such as CNN, dpa, Euronews, and Dow Jones, while simultaneously empowering local talent: Dr Abdulla

Gulf Times Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka sat down with HE Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali al-Thani, Chairman of Media City Qatar, to discuss the country’s bold vision for building a creative economy and establishing Qatar as a global media hub. In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Abdulla outlines how Media City Qatar is shaping the future of content, talent, and technology, while giving the Arab world a stronger voice on the international stage. Answering Faisal al-Mudahka's question on the role played by Media City Qatar in positioning the region at a vantage point to capitalise on the rapid transformation undergoing in the global media and entertainment industry, HE Sheikh Dr. Abdulla al-Thani said the focus is on seizing the opportunity to become a creator and convener, giving Arabic-speaking audiences a stronger presence in the global conversation. "We have also attracted major international organisations such as CNN, dpa, Euronews, and Dow Jones, while simultaneously empowering local talent," Dr Abdulla added.Replying to a question on the Media City Qatar recently moving its headquarters to Msheireb Downtown Doha, Dr Abdulla said the new 25,000sqm campus, spread across four buildings, brings together state-of-the-art production facilities, collaborative workspaces, and a home for Media City Qatar’s growing community of licensed companies. "Msheireb represents what we want Media City Qatar to be: sustainable, innovative, and deeply connected to our cultural identity. It is the place Where Next Is Made."