Doha, February 06, 2024, The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) is actively engaged in a comprehensive training course on media sustainability, organized by the Qatar News Agency (QNA) in collaboration with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI). This intensive five-day program, which kicked off on Sunday, forms part of a broader initiative of training courses and workshops facilitated by QNA.
Designed to cater to the professional development needs of national media practitioners, the course is structured to enhance their expertise in specialized media and press domains through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on training sessions. The overarching objective is to equip participants with the necessary skills to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the news industry, thereby empowering them to excel in their journalistic endeavors.
The training curriculum revolves around two principal themes. The first segment delves into sustainable development strategies within the media realm, acquainting trainees with the fundamental concept of sustainability and its intricate relationship with media operations. Drawing from international best practices, the course imparts practical skills to enable participants to implement sustainable approaches within the media and news sector effectively.
Concurrently, the second segment focuses on sustainability within the context of news reporting, exploring the nexus between journalism and sustainability while equipping attendees with techniques to identify and counteract misinformation. Moreover, the course provides comprehensive guidance on journalistic writing techniques and sustainable journalistic practices, ensuring participants are adept at delivering accurate and impactful news content.
