{
  "id": 12949483,
  "title": "Qatar Media Corporation takes part in ASBU Radio Committee meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/qatar-media-corporation-takes-part-in-asbu-radio-committee-meeting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T20:18:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/10/2026/qatar-media-corporation-takes-part-in-asbu-radio-committee-meeting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Tunis, Qatar Media Corporation's Qatar Radio took part in the 37th meeting of the Permanent Radio Committee of the Arab States Broadcasting Union ASBU. The event was held at the union's headquarters in the capital city. Qatar Radio assumed the role of second deputy chairman of the committee. Jaber Mohammed Al Sorour, the Director-General of Qatar Radio, led the Qatari delegation at the meeting.\n\nThe committee's discussions focused on several key topics. They reviewed preparations for the upcoming 27th Arab Radio and Television Festival, set to take place in 2027. This included the main and parallel radio competition categories, which would be distributed among member states. Additionally, participants deliberated on arrangements for an open media day, scheduled for November 29, in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of Jerusalem. Qatar Radio was chosen as the central broadcaster for this event, in coordination with Palestinian Radio.\n\nOther matters on the committee's agenda included preparations for World Radio Day 2027, which is set for February 13, 2027. Once again, Qatar Radio was selected as the central broadcaster for this significant event. The committee also discussed developments in the digital media environment, the security of radio content, and mechanisms for protecting intellectual property rights.",
  "summary": "<p>Tunis: Qatar Media Corporation's Qatar Radio has participated in the 37th meeting of the Permanent Radio Committee of the Arab States Broadcasting Union ASBU), held at the union's headquarters in Tunis.</p> <p>Qatar Radio holds the position of second deputy chairman of the committee. The Qatari delegation was led by Jaber Mohammed Al Sorour, Director-General of Qatar Radio.</p> <p>The meeting…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}