Talented students of GAI learn about The Peninsula’s success – The Peninsula

Talented students of GAI learn about The Peninsula’s success – The Peninsula

Doha: The students of Global Academy International (GAI) in Qatar (Thumama Branch) visited the newspaper’s office as part of the ‘Writing Enrichment Programme’, and met with the Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula, Dr. Khalid Al-Shafi, yesterday.

Riyam Chaar, Academic Controller at Global Academy International, accompanied the students. They toured the newspaper office and were briefed about the functions of different sections of the daily publication. The enthusiastic youngsters also learned about the newspaper’s editorial policy regarding local and international news coverage, placement of stories on the page, layout and design styles.

At the Digital Desk, the students were enlightened about the paper’s online presence. They were introduced to The Peninsula’s website and social media platforms. They got first-hand information alongside live data-tracking to show the massive online following among the people in Qatar and other parts of the world.

During the tour, the students eagerly inquired about how reporters cover events, how news articles are selected and how the editorial section handles slow news days.

Meanwhile, Chaar explained that the Writing Enrichment Programme enables the selection of gifted kids from grades 6 to 8 (Middle School category) for trips to different organisations and entities such as Qatar Museums, media houses, factories, etc. “This programme coincides