Doha: Hossein Jaberi-Ansari, CEO of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), has met with Azmi Bishara, the founder and director of the Qatar-based Fadaat Media Group, to explore joint cooperation and exchange views on regional developments. Jaberi-Ansari, who traveled to Doha for the 4th Iran-Arab World Dialogue summit, engaged in discussions with Bishara late on Monday.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the meeting focused on areas of collaboration between IRNA and the Iranian Press Cultural Institute with various intellectual and media groups under Bishara’s supervision. Jaberi-Ansari also touched upon Iran’s foreign policy and key regional issues, including the situations in Palestine and Syria.

The meeting saw participation from Hussam Kanafani, media director of Fadaat Limited, and included a cordial exchange on regional developments and media collaboration. Bishara, a prominent Palestinian and Arab thinker, and media mogul, heads Fadaat Media Group, which manages various media outlets, including websites, newspapers, and channels in English and Arabic.

Continuing his working meetings, Jaberi-Ansari held talks with the CEO of Al-Arabi TV Network and Editor-in-Chief of Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed Newspaper. During his visit to different editorial and technical departments, he gained insights into the activities of these media outlets.

On Saturday, the IRNA CEO also met with Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Al Jazeera, to discuss potential cooperation between the two media networks. Jaberi-Ansari’s visit, which started on May 10, 2025, marks a three-day trip to the Persian Gulf country.