This expansion into Qatar will bolster our regional and global operations, adding to our long-standing footprint in the Middle East.

Phil Nelson, Executive Vice President, CNN International Commercial

February 2, 2025

CNN is expanding its footprint in the Middle East through the creation of a new operation in the State of Qatar as part of CNN’s broader strategy to deepen its global and regional content creation capabilities.

The presence in Qatar will complement CNN’s existing Middle East programming and newsgathering hubs: the flagship regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, home to Connect the World with Becky Anderson; Dubai, the base for CNN Arabic; and CNN’s bureaus across the region.

Read the full press release here.