Against mounting challenges facing print journalism and growing concerns over credibility in the digital age, the Qatar Press Centre (QPC) and the Lebanese Press Editors Syndicate explored avenues for closer co-operation during a meeting in Doha.
The meeting brought together Abdulrahman Majid al-Qahtani, chairman of the Board of Directors of the QPC, and Joseph Kosseifi, president of the Lebanese Press Editors Syndicate, to discuss shared professional priorities and the future of journalism in the Arab world.
Al-Qahtani outlined the QPC’s mission and activities, highlighting programmes aimed at developing media professionals and promoting higher professional standards. He noted that the centre has established a continuous professional development platform through seminars, dialogue sessions, and specialised events that address key challenges facing journalism at the regional and international levels.
He also underscored QPC’s partnerships with media and academic institutions, designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise and keep pace with rapid transformations in the media industry. For his part, Kosseifi presented an overview of the Lebanese Press Editors Syndicate and its role in regulating journalistic work, defending journalists’ rights, and upholding professional and ethical standards. He also highlighted the syndicate’s efforts to modernise its work in response to evolving media realities, including issues related to press freedom and the protection of journalists.
Discussions focused on common challenges, particularly the pressures confronting print journalism amid digital transformation, shifting media consumption patterns, and the spread of unverified information. Both sides stressed the need to safeguard the core mission of professional journalism in shaping public awareness, reinforcing accuracy and verification, and supporting informed public discourse.
The two institutions also explored practical steps to strengthen co-operation, including joint training and professional development initiatives, the exchange of expertise, and the organisation of specialised meetings and dialogues to support Arab journalism in navigating current challenges.
The meeting concluded with the exchange of commemorative plaques, underscoring the depth of professional ties and the importance of continued partnership between the QPC and the Lebanese Press Editors Syndicate.
