Al Jazeera Media Network
Native name | شبكة الجزيرة الإعلامية |
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| Company type | Statutory private foundation for public benefit |
| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | 1 November 1996 |
| Founder | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Headquarters | Qatar Radio and Television Corporation Complex, Wadi Al Sail, Doha , Qatar |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Products | News broadcasting, web portal |
Number of employees | Over 3,000 |
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| Website | network |
Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) is a Qatari news media organization headquartered in Wadi Al Sail, Doha. It is a statutory private foundation for public benefit, and is primarily funded by the government of Qatar. The network's flagship channels include Al Jazeera Arabic and Al Jazeera English, which cover regional and international news, alongside the digital platform AJ+. Al Jazeera is available in more than 150 countries and territories and has a global audience of over 430 million people.
Originally conceived as a satellite TV channel delivering Arabic news and current affairs, it has since evolved into a multifaceted media network encompassing various platforms such as online, specialized television channels in numerous languages, and more. The network's news operation currently has 70 bureaus around the world that are shared between the network's channels and operations.
The network has often been targeted by foreign governments upset with its reporting. During the Qatar diplomatic crisis, several Arab countries severed diplomatic ties with Qatar and imposed a blockade. One of their demands was the closure of Al Jazeera. Other media networks have spoken out against this demand. Critics often view Al Jazeera Arabic as being influenced by Qatar's foreign policy.