DOHA: Minister of Culture and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali underlined the success of the Qatari media in defending its just case in the face of the lies of the siege countries’ media outlets.

Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of “Qatar Today” TV Channel on the Qatari Satellite “Es’hailSat”, which was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture and Sports yesterday, the Minister said that the Qatari media was able to undermine all accusations of the siege countries because it was standing on strong, credible, just and true bases that give the strength to face all hate media campaigns.

He expressed pleasure for launching the “Qatar Today”  TV Channel, on the Qatari Satellite “Es’hailSat”, noting that the Ministry works to create the appropriate environment for private media in light of the freedom of information provided by the State of Qatar, as well as the availability of information and media infrastructure, stressing the support of the State of Qatar for every free media that serves human awareness and conscience.

In response to a question from QNA about the facilities granted by the Ministry of Culture and Sports to investors wishing to enter the field of media, he said that the Ministry provides all necessary facilities for investment in the field of media where the licensing of broadcasting is granted by ordinary procedures, provided that they comply with the laws and regulations within the state, and send a truthful message serving the human awareness and conscience.

The Minister added that all the institutions involved in the country are integrated to provide a suitable environment for targeting media, in the presence of the Qatar Satellite Company “Es’hailSat”, which is distinguished in many services than others.

For her part, Director of Broadcasting Licensing Department at the Ministry of Culture and Sports Sheikha Najla Faisal Al Thani said in her speech during the ceremony that she was delighted to inaugurate “Qatar Today” to be one of the family of the exclusive Qatari media, noting that it has not been far from the Qatari media since its inception nearly five years ago, where it was aligned with the goals and programs, to be respected by the recipient in Qatar and abroad.

She noted that the launch of a new satellite channel reflects the State’s vision to the promotion of diverse investments, especially in the field of media, thus contributing to the diversity of media content presented to the public.

She praised the role of the Qatari media, government and private, where they were all, including satellite channels, radio, newspapers, websites or even personal accounts on the means of the social media, able to defend their case through spreading true facts and uncovering the lies and fabrications, gaining confidence and respect of the recipient in Qatar and abroad, reflecting the professionalism and freedom enjoyed by the Qatari media.

Sheikha Najla called on the media to continue their efforts and carry out their duty towards the society, noting that the Ministry of Culture and Sports provides facilities for those wishing to invest in the media sector.

Meanwhile, CEO of “Qatar Today” Jassim bin Jabr bin Towar Al Kuwari said that the channel has become a name frequented in the media forums and was highlighted particularly because of its purposeful and diverse content, explaining that the channel management sought through the transition to broadcast through “Es’hailSat” to achieve the quality of the image to accompany the quality of content, to pursue of excellence and creativity and to invest modern technologies to serve the interests of the public.

During the past period, the channel has been characterized by providing diverse content in various fields, especially in the economy, culture, heritage, community issues, health and others, as well as drama production, Al Kuwari added, noting that the coming period will witness more effective content in various areas.

The license agreement was signed for the Ministry of Culture and Sports by Head of the Follow-up Unit in the Broadcasting Licensing Department Issa Al Kuwari, and for the Channel by CEO Jassim bin Jabr bin Towar Al Kuwari.