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Workshop and Training Course for Qatar University within Al Jazeera Ambassadors Initiative
AJMI - Doha
As part of Al Jazeera Ambassadors Initiative, Al Jazeera Media Institute held a training workshop and a training course for Qatar University for a total of 19 male and female students. The aim was to develop their media skills and provide them with practical experience in documentary and digital production.
Dr. Hossam Wahba delivered Documentary Film Production workshop for six female students, during which they learned basics of building a film — from the idea, research, writing treatment, visual storytelling techniques and practical filming processes, in addition to analysis of professional models.
Then, Sabah Al-Sharqawi, a producer at the Al Jazeera 360 platform, conducted a course titled "Building Credible Digital Stories" for 13 students. It focused on skills of producing digital content and crafting short stories suitable for modern platforms, as well as utilizing digital tools to create verified and trustworthy content.
Mohammed Al-Zaaneen from Sanad News Verification Agency also took part in training, where he presented verification techniques, detecting misinformation and open-source research.
These two workshops come as part of Al Jazeera Ambassadors Initiative’s efforts to empower youth with practical skills that enhance their readiness to enter media job market with confidence and professionalism.