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CNN inks deal with Qatar to launch network hub in Doha
The financial arrangement raises concerns about the network’s ability to report freely on the Gulf state and the region
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Media City Qatar branding during day two of Web Summit Qatar 2024 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar.
A newly announced agreement incentivizing CNN to operate in Qatar is raising questions among media observers about whether the network’s partnership could jeopardize its ability to report objectively on the Gulf state.
CNN said on Sunday it plans...