Doha, November 08 (QNA) - Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched Sunday a specialized training course on media translation as part of the 2026 training program of the QNA Training Center, bringing together editors from the agency and representatives of several government entities.

The five-day course, titled "Media Translation," is being delivered by Khaled Qatamin, a translation expert at QNA, and is designed to strengthen participants' media translation skills and their ability to accurately and professionally translate and craft media content in line with the demands of journalistic work and the requirements of media institutions.

The course explores the role and importance of media translation in delivering news and information to diverse audiences, covering its professional principles and standards as well as techniques for adapting translated content to different journalistic formats while ensuring clarity, accuracy and linguistic precision.

It also features practical training in both written and audiovisual media translation, examining the distinctive characteristics of each and equipping participants with the skills to address their specific requirements while maintaining accuracy, clarity and contextual integrity. The training emphasizes striking a balance between fidelity to the original content and the demands of professional media writing.

The course is part of QNA's broader efforts, through its Training Center, to strengthen professional capabilities and advance expertise across the media and specialized fields. Through a diverse portfolio of training programs tailored to the evolving needs of the industry, QNA seeks to enhance institutional media performance, strengthen professional standards and raise overall efficiency. (QNA)