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How do you send news to Aljazeera?
If you have a story that you think the world needs to hear, then record a short video on our facebook page by clicking on the Your Story tab at the top of the page (you just need a webcam) or by emailing us at [email protected] – we’ll send out a TV crew to cover the best stories.
Who is behind Al Jazeera?
Al Jazeera Media Network, endowed by the Government of Qatar, is one of the world’s largest news organizations. It provides extensive news coverage through 80 bureaus on a variety of media platforms in several languages, including Arabic and English.
Why was Al Jazeera banned in the US?
On January 14, 2016, the Al Jazeera Media Network announced that it would shut down Al Jazeera America’s pay-TV and online operations on April 30, 2016, citing plummeting oil prices and the highly competitive nature of the American media market; the channel’s last day of operation was later confirmed to be April 12.
What kind of news is Al Jazeera?
Al Jazeera English (AJE) is a television news channel broadcast to the world by the Al Jazeera Media Network. It is the first English-language news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East. Instead of being run centrally, news management rotates between broadcasting centres in Doha and London.
Is Al Jazeera a country?
Al Jazeera
| Country | Qatar |
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Arabic, English |
| Picture format | 1080i (HD) 576i (SD) |
Is Al Jazeera Creative Commons?
Most of them are available under Creative Commons licenses. The Al Jazeera Creative Commons Repository hosts select broadcast quality media that Al Jazeera has released under various Creative Commons licenses.
What does the word Al Jazeera mean?
peninsula
The name “Al Jazeera” means “peninsula.” Al Jazeera’s distinctive logo is said to resemble a drop of water. Its calligraphic design spells “Al Jazeera” in Arabic.
Who is Al Jazeera funded by?
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, provided a loan of QAR 500 million ($137 million) to sustain Al Jazeera through its first five years, as Hugh Miles detailed in his book Al Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel That Is Challenging the West.
What does Al Jazeera mean in English?
What does “Al Jazeera” mean? The name “Al Jazeera” means “peninsula.” Al Jazeera’s distinctive logo is said to resemble a drop of water. Its calligraphic design spells “Al Jazeera” in Arabic. The logo was created via a design competition and has become one of the world’s most widely recognized brand marks.
Which country owns Al Jazeera?
Qatari
Al Jazeera is an independent news organisation funded in part by the Qatari government. In 2006, Al Jazeera Satellite Network was changed to a public utility, private corporation by a public memorandum and articles of association in accordance with the provisions of Qatar Law No.
Where does the news channel Al Jazeera come from?
Al Jazeera ( Arabic: الجزيرة , romanized : al-jazīrah, IPA: [æl (d)ʒæˈziːrɐ], literally “The Island”, though referring to the Arabian Peninsula in context) is a Qatari government -funded international Arabic news channel based in Doha, Qatar that is operated by the media conglomerate Al Jazeera Media Network.
Who is the current Director General of Al Jazeera?
It is headquartered in Doha, Qatar. You can view their history timeline here and see Al Jazeera America’s leadership here. Dr. Mostefa Souag is currently Acting Director-General of the Al Jazeera Media Network. Al Jazeera is owned and funded by the state of Qatar.
How often do you pitch to Al Jazeera?
The in-depth department of the Al Jazeera English website receives somewhere in the region of 100 pitches a week. These may be for written features, long-reads, interactives, photo-essays or videos. If your pitch is time-sensitive and requires a quick response, please clearly say so. We will then endeavour to respond promptly.
Who is the owner of Al Jazeera America?
Founded in 1996, Al Jazeera is an international news network which is owned by the state of Qatar through the Qatar Media Corporation. It is headquartered in Doha, Qatar. You can view their history timeline here and see Al Jazeera America’s leadership here.