Media City Qatar ready to host CNN's Global Perspectives: In Doha

Media City Qatar is gearing up to host CNN's inaugural Global Perspectives event in Doha, set to commence on October 29. This marks the first time the series will be held in the Middle East and Gulf region. Organized by CNN, the event is a collaborative effort with Media City Qatar.

At a press conference in Doha, Media City Qatar CEO Hamad Omar Al Mannai emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "At a time when the region is increasingly at the center of global conversations, our hope is for this event to bring global voices to the region and actually contribute to elevating the region’s voices into these conversations through other CNN platforms."

He further added, "There is no better place to host it than in Qatar. As Qatar continues to play an important role as a trusted mediator on the international stage, it is also reinforcing its position as a center for dialogue between regions, cultures, and perspectives."

Group Senior Vice President, GM APAC, and Global Head of Productions at CNN, Ellana Lee, echoed similar sentiments, saying, "When the world can feel increasingly divided, we believe there’s real value in bringing different people and their unique perspectives together. Global Perspectives is a place where the ideas that are shaping our world can be voiced and shared.

It’s a meeting place where CNN’s award-winning journalism can partner with thought leaders to create meaningful dialogue." She further noted, "This is CNN's first Global Perspectives event here in the Middle East, and it could hardly come at a better time. There’s no better place to host it than here in Qatar, in the heart of the region."

The event will be moderated by CNN anchors and correspondents, who will lead discussions on critical issues affecting AI, economics, energy, sport, and culture. These in-depth conversations will highlight the forces and shifts reshaping the global landscape.