His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed al-Rumaihi met Monday with Director of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulaziz Mohamed al-Horr and his accompanying delegation.
Discussion during the meeting focused on aspects of joint co-operation between QNA and the Diplomatic Institute, as well as prospects for strengthening collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Dr Abdulaziz Mohamed al-Horr and his accompanying delegation were briefed, through a comprehensive technical presentation, on the nature of work at Qatar News Agency and the significant developments it has witnessed in recent years across its various departments. The delegation was also introduced to the advanced work systems adopted by QNA, which have positively contributed to enhancing the efficiency and quality of the agency's daily output.
The Director of the Diplomatic Institute also toured the QNA Training Centre, where he was informed about the specialised, high-quality training programmes it offers, as well as its role in training graduates of journalism and media departments in the country, who aspire to work at QNA or other state institutions.
He further reviewed the first training course of 2026, launched by QNA on Sunday under the title "Foundation Programme for New Employees," which forms part of the agency's training initiatives aimed at developing the skills of Qatari personnel and enhancing their efficiency in the fields of media and institutional work.
The foundational programme seeks to familiarise employees with QNA's mission, vision, and core values, while ensuring their alignment with the agency's organisational culture and strategic objectives.
Dr al-Horr and the accompanying delegation commended the notable progress achieved by Qatar News Agency in recent years, as well as its success in integrating artificial intelligence technologies and other advanced media technologies into its operational framework.
