Media City Qatar has signed an agreement with the German Press Agency (dpa), a leading independent news agency, to establish an editorial hub in Doha, marking a key step forward in transforming the media landscape.
Operations are scheduled to commence in June 2025 and will continue for an initial period of five years. This partnership reinforces Qatar’s position as a leading media platform and strengthens news coverage across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
The new hub will expand dpa’s services, strengthen regional reporting, and contribute to its global coverage in Arabic, German, English, and Spanish. Beyond editorial operations, dpa will provide media entities and individuals with professional training, with a focus on nurturing Qatari talent.
With an diverse network spanning 137 locations, dpa offers fact-based, nonpartisan journalism to media organizations, government institutions, and corporate clients.
Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori CEO – Media City Qatar
“By welcoming dpa to our ecosystem of over 200 licensed partners, we reinforce our commitment to supporting Arabic content and advancing regional storytelling. This partnership is a significant step in shaping the future of media, driving innovation, and ensuring diverse stories from our region reach global audiences, further establishing Media City Qatar as a catalyst for the next generation of international media.”
Peter Kropsch, CEO of dpa, stated that, “We are delighted that, together with Media City Qatar, we have succeeded in expanding dpa’s editorial presence in the Gulf region. dpa has been reporting successfully in Arabic for decades and has strong roots and correspondent offices in many Arab countries. The strength of our commitment in the region is demonstrated by the Arabic Service launched last year together with AP. With the new editorial hub in Doha, we are extending our independent and non-partisan reporting from a region that is more and more getting into the focus of global public.”
This collaboration reflects Media City Qatar’s role in shaping a dynamic media ecosystem in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 by supporting the growth of news agencies. Through recent agreements with global media and technology leaders, Media City Qatar remains dedicated to driving innovation and fostering the region’s media sector.
