Doha: Al Raya newspaper affirmed Qatar Television’s commitment to continuing its successful journey with the same momentum and to maintaining its media standing by providing purposeful content that reflects the pulse of the nation and the concerns of its citizens, while also keeping pace with technological and professional transformations.
According to Qatar News Agency, the paper noted that for 55 years since its launch, Qatar Television has remained a free platform for purposeful media, defending the causes of Qatar and the Arab and Islamic nations. The paper added that Qatar Television has witnessed major events in the history of this generous nation, expressed the pulse of the country and its people, and contributed to nurturing minds and shaping ideas, relying on rich cultural programming and meaningful content. From the beginning, it was keen to keep up with all developments and never isolate itself from reality.
The editorial highlighted that the television broadcast began on Aug. 15, 1970, noting that it is a day engraved in the memory of Qatari and Arab viewers, as it marked the birth of a new Arab channel reflecting the State of Qatar and the aspirations of its people, their present, past, future, ambitions, traditions, and heritage.
The paper also pointed to the statement of Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani, acting CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation, who stressed that Qatar Television has been progressing steadily for 55 years and continues to maintain its position as a national media platform that reflects the state’s identity while keeping up with technological and professional changes to serve its mission toward society.
Al Raya emphasized that Qatar has long believed in the role of purposeful media in supporting the development of this great nation, which is why Qatar Television has received full support. The editorial also pointed out that the state has harnessed all its resources to ensure that its media in general serve Gulf and Arab causes, noting that it has always been a platform defending truth, delivering facts, and spreading knowledge, culture, and science.
Al Raya concluded by saying that although the television started with limited resources available at the time, those in charge of its management were determined throughout its media journey to keep up with developments. They adapted modern communication technologies to enhance broadcasting and deliver the best quality and content to viewers, making Qatar Television a true school of professionalism, recognized for its bold and expressive voice.