Mafraq, Aug. 3 (Petra) -- The Greater Mafraq Municipality and Al al-Bayt University on Monday launched a training initiative to support the operation of a new digital television service under the North Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), as part of efforts to equip young people and entrepreneurs with digital media and content creation skills.

The program is being implemented in partnership with Al al-Bayt University's Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the university's radio station, according to a municipal statement.

The opening day featured introductory sessions on the fundamentals of television production, directing and filming, as well as presentations showcasing successful experiences in film and television production.

Over the coming days, participants will undergo intensive training covering television production, digital content creation, filming, directing, podcast production and presentation, and video editing, with the aim of preparing them to operate the digital television service efficiently.

The municipality said the initiative is designed to create a specialized training environment that enables young participants to produce professional media content while fostering creativity and innovation in line with the growing digital transformation of the media sector.

The training team will continue delivering practical sessions on digital production and content development ahead of the launch of the service, which is intended to help entrepreneurs and members of the local community produce professional content to strengthen their digital presence and promote their businesses.

The initiative will also support the production of entrepreneurship-focused media and awareness programs in cooperation with Al al-Bayt University Radio and the university's Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

//Petra// RZ