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'''Al-Jazeera''' is a commercial television news provider specializing in the Arab world. It is based in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]], with the Qatari royal family as the dominant shareholder; although operating autonomously, the channel usually refrains from criticism of its host state. Broadcasting in Arabic commenced in 1996, and in English in 2006. | '''Al-Jazeera''' (accurately '''Al Jazira''', which means “the [Arabian] Peninsula” in [[Arabic language|Arabic]]) is a commercial television news provider specializing in the Arab world. It is based in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]], with the Qatari royal family as the dominant shareholder; although operating autonomously, the channel usually refrains from criticism of its host state. Broadcasting in Arabic commenced in 1996, and in English in 2006. | ||
Just as [[CNN]] introduced a new business model of 24-hour news, al-Jazeera has focused on a new business model of becoming a dominant, non-Western news provider specializing in a region. It has become the leading provider of Arabic-language news, but is also the dominant provider of English-language news in its region through its sister channel, Al-Jazeera English. Despite some initial hostility (mostly from the US) Al-Jazeera English is increasingly being accepted as a global player, reaching the standards of established broadcasters such as the BBC and CNN. Almost without exception, Al-Jazeera is disliked by Arab governments and frequently has been banned from operating (inter alia, in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq) for limited periods of time. | Just as [[CNN]] introduced a new business model of 24-hour news, al-Jazeera has focused on a new business model of becoming a dominant, non-Western news provider specializing in a region. It has become the leading provider of Arabic-language news, but is also the dominant provider of English-language news in its region through its sister channel, Al-Jazeera English. Despite some initial hostility (mostly from the US) Al-Jazeera English is increasingly being accepted as a global player, reaching the standards of established broadcasters such as the BBC and CNN. Almost without exception, Al-Jazeera is disliked by Arab governments and frequently has been banned from operating (inter alia, in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq) for limited periods of time. | ||
Revision as of 09:06, 19 March 2011
Al-Jazeera (accurately Al Jazira, which means “the [Arabian] Peninsula” in Arabic) is a commercial television news provider specializing in the Arab world. It is based in Doha, Qatar, with the Qatari royal family as the dominant shareholder; although operating autonomously, the channel usually refrains from criticism of its host state. Broadcasting in Arabic commenced in 1996, and in English in 2006.
Just as CNN introduced a new business model of 24-hour news, al-Jazeera has focused on a new business model of becoming a dominant, non-Western news provider specializing in a region. It has become the leading provider of Arabic-language news, but is also the dominant provider of English-language news in its region through its sister channel, Al-Jazeera English. Despite some initial hostility (mostly from the US) Al-Jazeera English is increasingly being accepted as a global player, reaching the standards of established broadcasters such as the BBC and CNN. Almost without exception, Al-Jazeera is disliked by Arab governments and frequently has been banned from operating (inter alia, in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq) for limited periods of time.
Al-Jazeera English features a number of presenters formerly seen on BBC World News, among them Anita McNaught, Barnaby Phillips, Veronica Pedrosa, Stephen Cole, Rageh Omaar, Jacky Rowland and weatherman Everton Fox.
Al-Jazeera has released content under a Creative Commons license.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
References
- ↑ Benenson, Fred (2009-01-13). Al Jazeera Launches Creative Commons Repository. creativecommons.org. Retrieved on 2009-01-19.
- ↑ Steuer, Eric (2009-01-13). Al Jazeera Announces Launch of Free Footage Under Creative Commons License. creativecommons.org. Retrieved on 2009-01-19.
- ↑ Cohen, Noam (2009-01-11). Al Jazeera provides an inside look at Gaza conflict. International Herald Tribune. Retrieved on 2009-01-19.
- ↑ Al Jazeera Announces Launch of Free Footage under Creative Commons License. Al Jazeera Creative Commons Repository. Retrieved on 2009-01-19.
- ↑ Andrews, Robert (2009-11-14). Al Jazeera Offers Creative Commons Video, Lessig Lends Backing. paidcontent.co.uk. Retrieved on 2009-01-19.
- ↑ Ito, Joi (2009-01-14). Al Jazeera Launches Creative Commons Repository. joi.ito.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-19.