FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Jazeera Media Network
The name "Al Jazeera" means "island" in Arabic. Al Jazeera’s distinctive logo is said to resemble a water droplet. Its calligraphic design spells out “Al Jazeera” in Arabic. The logo was created via a design competition and has become one of the world’s most widely recognised brand marks.
Al Jazeera Media Network is comprised of the following channels and entities:
- Al Jazeera Arabic Channel – founded in November 1996
- Al Jazeera Mubasher Channel – founded in April 2005
- Al Jazeera English Channel – founded in November 2006
- Al Jazeera Documentary Channel – founded in January 2007
- Al Jazeera Balkans Channel – founded in November 2011
- AJ+ - Arabic, English, French and Spanish – founded in 2014
- Al Jazeera Media Institute – founded in February 2004
- Al Jazeera Centre for Studies – founded in November 2006
- Al Jazeera Public Liberties & Human Rights Centre – founded in November 2008
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Yes, all channels adhere to consistent editorial standards and uphold journalistic principles and integrity in their work. While they cover global headlines uniformly, each channel serves a distinct audience with tailored content. Consequently, specific topics may receive more comprehensive coverage on certain channels based on the preferences of their respective audiences.
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Al Jazeera Media Network is a Private Foundation for Public Benefit under Qatari law; it is not owned by Qatar, and its content is not directed or controlled by the Qatari government nor does it reflect any government viewpoint.
Al Jazeera is available worldwide and can be reached through multiple ways.
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Al Jazeera produces various types of content besides news and programmes.
It produces features, documentaries, digital content like virtual reality and augmented reality, vodcasts, podcasts, special content produced for social media platforms and more.
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More than 3000 employees from more than 90 nationalities.
Diversity brings Al Jazeera strength and the credibility to focus on local issues around the world.
Yes, Al Jazeera Media Institute has professionals training in media and communications. Since launching in 2004, the institute has organised hundreds of specialised media training courses and educated more than 75,000 people across the world.
Click here to explore their in-person and online programmes.
Click here to visit their “Learning Arabic” website.
As a research arm of the Al Jazeera Media Network, Al Jazeera Centre for Studies presents relevant, insightful and in-depth knowledge for the organisation. The team does this by conducting research, providing valuable insights to the newsrooms and programme editors, and facilitating dialogue between policy makers, politicians, and academics on strategic and geo-political issues in the region.
The result is a world-class think tank that promotes dialogue and builds bridges of mutual understanding and improves exchange.
You can check for current vacancies and open positions at: careers.aljazeera.net
Yes, there is a portal dedicated to licensing Al Jazeera content. The Content Sales section is responsible to take requests.
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Content in six languages – Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Balkans, Chinese.