Sharjah Media Corporation has established collaborative partnerships with a number of media organisations in Turkey to facilitate the exchange of information and news updates, and promote the effectiveness of media communication among stakeholders within the two countries. Led by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, the delegation comprised […]
Sharjah Media Corporation has established collaborative partnerships with a number of media organisations in Turkey to facilitate the exchange of information and news updates, and promote the effectiveness of media communication among stakeholders within the two countries.
Led by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, the delegation comprised His Excellency Dr. Khalid Al Madfa, director of Sharjah Radio and Television, Osama Samra, director of Sharjah Media Centre, His Excellency Mohamed Khalaf, director of Sharjah Radio, and His Excellency Rashid Alaubd, director of Sharjah Sports Channel.
As part of the delegations visit to Istanbul, officials from Sharjah Media Corporation met with more than 20 media groups. During the tour, the delegation briefed the Turkish media entities about Sharjahs achievements in the media sector, the vision and objectives of the Sharjah Media Corporation, role of Sharjah Media Centre and the multi-pronged objectives of the Government Communication Forum that was launched earlier this year as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region.
On their part, representatives from media houses in Istanbul briefed the delegation on developments in Turkey’s media sector. The future goals of the media landscape were also outlined. The two parties discussed ways to benefit from that experience in accordance with the intellectual and cultural priorities of the emirate of Sharjah.
The Sharjah media delegations tour also included a visit to Cihan News Agency, which is the largest of its kind in Turkey. The delegation was received by Abdülhamit Bilici, General Manager, Hakan Cidal, International News Productions Manager, and Erdal Ince, Local News Production Manager.
During their visit, the delegation was briefed on the experience of the Turkish newspaper Zaman that distributes a million copies daily, and the weekly magazine Axion, which commands a circulation of 50,000 copies per week.
The delegation also visited TRT Haber station that includes Channel One, News Channel and an Arabic-speaking Turkish channel.