Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding and the Qatar Press Center have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering the use of translation within Qatar's media landscape. This agreement seeks to emphasize the role of translation in enhancing communication between cultural and media institutions. According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement is rooted in the shared desire of both parties to nurture a cultural and media environment where institutional initiatives complement each other. This environment is envisioned to embody dialogue and openness, launching projects and activities that raise community awareness about the significance of translation. The collaboration will encompass organizing events, seminars, and discussion sessions in Qatar that address translation issues in media and cultural contexts. It also aims to document initiatives and programs that showcase the impact of translation on enriching Qatar's knowledge landscape. Additionally, the agreement o utlines plans for producing joint media and cultural content that underscores national efforts to support cross-cultural communication. This content will contribute to highlighting the importance of translation as a fundamental pillar of Qatar's cultural and diplomatic role both regionally and globally. The statement highlighted that this collaboration marks an important step in strengthening partnerships that support cultural and media development. It also aims to reinforce the presence of translation in the public sphere as a means of deepening understanding with other cultures. Both parties expressed their hope that the agreement will enhance awareness of cultural issues and document joint contributions that spotlight the role played by Qatari institutions in serving knowledge. They concluded by reaffirming their commitment to working together to enhance the role of culture and media in supporting educational missions within Qatari society and in positioning Qatar as a hub for distinguished knowledge-bas ed initiatives.