Doha, Qatar - In a significant step towards enhancing media cooperation between Tanzania and the Al Jazeera Media Network, His Excellency Habibu Awesi Mohamed, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the State of Qatar, met with His Excellency Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal bin Khalifa Al Thani, Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, on October 5, 2025.
The meeting, held at the Al Jazeera headquarters in Doha, focused on exploring areas of collaboration in media, communication, and capacity building.
Ambassador Awesi expressed his gratitude to the State of Qatar and Al Jazeera for the warm reception and highlighted several key areas of interest, including establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for training and capacity building, promoting Tanzania's tourism attractions, and exploring the introduction of a Swahili-language broadcasting channel.
Sheikh Nasser welcomed the initiatives and confirmed Al Jazeera's readiness to review the draft MoU. He also noted the potential for digital media coverage of Tanzania's tourism attractions, including the Tanzania Royal Tour documentary, and assigned digital media experts to work with the Tanzanian Embassy to advance these initiatives.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in media and communication, recognizing the sector's vital role in fostering mutual understanding and promoting Tanzania's visibility across the region and beyond.
This meeting marks a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Tanzania and Al Jazeera Media Network, paving the way for enhanced media collaboration and cultural exchange between the two nations.