Qatar Media Joins Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Forum
Qatar Media Corporation took part in the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Media
Qatar Media Corporation participated in the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with Director of Qatar Radio Jaber Al Surour representing the corporation. The meetings, under the theme "Media for Peace and Humanity: Truth, Trust, and Transformation," are set to conclude on Tuesday.
Why it matters
The assembly brings regional broadcasters together to address public media's role in building trust and institutional resilience, along with the integration of artificial intelligence and sustainability for media organizations. Participation reflects ongoing engagement by Qatar's state media in regional broadcasting governance.
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union's 63rd General Assembly marks the 63rd session of the regional body's annual gathering. Results of the administrative reports, membership discussions, and leadership nominations and elections had not been reported as of the extraction.
The players
Qatar Media Corporation
Qatar Media Corporation is the state-owned media organization of Qatar that oversees the country's public broadcasting and media outlets.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union is a regional alliance of public service broadcasters across the Asia-Pacific that facilitates cooperation, programming exchange, and policy discussion among its members.
Jaber Al Surour
Jaber Al Surour is the Director of Qatar Radio, a station operated under Qatar Media Corporation.
The details
Director of Qatar Radio Jaber Al Surour represented Qatar Media Corporation at the Colombo meetings. The agenda covers administrative reports and recommendations, membership matters, and nomination and election processes for the Union's leadership and administrative bodies.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Qatar Media Corporation issued a statement describing its involvement in the forum.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: The General Assembly meetings are scheduled to conclude.
Industry Landscape
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union's General Assembly, now in its 63rd session, serves as the region's recurring forum for public broadcasters to set shared governance and policy priorities. Qatar Media Corporation's attendance places it within this established network of public media organizations discussing trust, AI integration, and sustainability.
For readers following regional media, the assembly's decisions on leadership elections and membership may shape which broadcasters coordinate on programming and policy across the Asia-Pacific. The meetings' focus on AI integration and sustainability may influence how public broadcasters adopt new tools and manage operating costs.
The takeaway
Regional public broadcasters are increasingly addressing trust, artificial intelligence, and financial sustainability together, and the Colombo assembly is one venue where those priorities are being set.
Further reading
For broader context on how public broadcasters are navigating media governance, explore the Media section.
