تغطية الصحافة القطرية الناطقة بالانجليزية لتطورات جائحة كورونا : دراشة ثحليلية

Abstract EN

This study aims to shed light on the English newspapers in Qatar to find out the role these dailies are playing in serving their English readers.

It will also measure the success they have achieved to raise public awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic and limit the spread of the virus by publishing the precautionary measures and relevant administrative policies adopted by the competent authorities in the State of Qatar The method applied in the study relied on content analysis to examine the informative content of the three Qatari English Newspapers; Gulf Times, The Peninsula, and Qatar Tribune.

These newspapers continue to serve a wide range of expatriate communities in Qatar.

The quantitative aspect of the study included the types of issues published about the Coronavirus pandemic at local and international dimensions and their distributions and space given.

The study was also keen to measure how these newspapers showed interest in the pandemic's economic and social impacts.

Nevertheless, this includes analysis of domestic and global information sources, published topics, and trends of editorial policy in the course of fighting against the virus.

The study also looked at the editorial models used in media campaigns and the analysis of the media spaces allocated for coverage of the pandemic stories to underline the level of interest and keenness in participating in the awareness campaigns about the virus compared to other issues addressed by these newspapers.

The study has come out with essential conclusions, as it is the first in Qatar to analyze policies of English media in the country, their role in meeting the interests of their audiences, topics they present to the public, and their editorial guidelines.

Qatar's English press must play a crucial role in integrating expatriate communities and local society in light of the broad influence of information and communication technology and community journalism.

This will achieve the highest possible degree of communication with decision-makers and public opinion leaders in the country.

There is no doubt that the absence of a media platform that provides a high level of communication with this audience will drive expatriates to depend on foreign sources of information that could be irrelevant to the local community.

The study revealed several necessary recommendations that contribute to strengthening the role of the English press, making it an effective tool for cultural communication, dialogue, enhancing social peace and coexistence amongst all members of society