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Al Jazeera English

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Summary: 

Al Jazeera English, the first 24-hour English-language world news channel to be based in the Middle East, launched in 2006 and is now available in more than 250 million households worldwide.

Profile: 

Al Jazeera English, the first 24-hour English-language world news channel to be based in the Middle East, launched in 2006 and is now available in more than 250 million households worldwide. With broadcast centres in Doha (Qatar), London and Washington DC and over 70 news bureaus worldwide, Al Jazeera English is transforming the landscape of international news by challenging established perceptions, bridging cultures and seeking out fresh perspectives wherever news is made.

Distribution: 

The international footprint continues to grow, reaching more than 250 million households on six continents, in more than 130 countries. The service is available on cable and satellite, broadband and IPTV platforms. The live stream online via www.aljazeera.com regularly receives over 22 million hits a month, while Al Jazeera English is the most watched channel on YouTube and is available live through a range of mobile phone applications.

The Al Jazeera Media Network
The Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera English is part of the Al Jazeera Media Network and is headquartered in Qatar. It has unique access to some of the world’s most troubled locations and provides the most comprehensive and contextual news coverage available. The Media Network consists of the original Arabic-language news channel Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English, with Al Jazeera Documentary, Al Jazeera Mubasher (live events), Al Jazeera Mobile, over 20 Al Jazeera Sports channels and a host of media training and resources for the Middle East region.

Channel distribution in Asia: 

Al Jazeera English is available on Asiasat-3S, Optus-C1 and Intelsat-10 and has more than 25 million households in Asia, including Austar in Australia, Now TV, HK Cable and HK Broadband Network in Hong Kong, Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan, Astro in Malaysia, Indovision in Indonesia, and Sky Cable in the Philippines. 101 East is the weekly Asian current affairs programme, covering a dynamic region with diverse cultures and conflicting politics. With special reports, interviews and debates, 101 East tackles the issues that unify and divide Asia. Subjects range from child labour in Bangladesh to tackling climate change in Australia. The programme provides 26 hours of content each year with a mixture of in-house production, and acquired and commissioned films from independent filmmakers.

Content: 

Al Jazeera English’s news presenters set the agenda on screen and in the field, blending fresh talent and veteran experience to report with objectivity and professionalism. Correspondents from more than 70 news bureaus deliver local context from the field that reveals the human impact of world news. A mixture of news coverage and in-depth programming allows viewers to open their eyes and challenge their perceptions. In 2011, Al Jazeera’s coverage of the Arab Spring across the Middle East received phenomenal recognition for its in-depth coverage and thorough utilisation of social media technologies both in news-gathering and in broadcast. As events unfolded, Al Jazeera reached new and younger audiences around the world, firmly establishing it as the authority in trusted journalism in the region.

Who's who: 

Jonathan Wong Head of Distribution, AsiaE: jonathan.wong@aljazeera.net T: +60 3 2381 8181 Ext 8756 M: +60 12 275 0947

Roch Pellerin Head of Global Distribution E: pellerinr@aljazeera.net

Al Anstey Managing Director, Al Jazeera English E: Al.anstey@aljazeera.net

Address: 

Head Office
PO Box 23127, Doha, State of Qatar

HQ in Asia
Level 60, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers,
KL City, Jalan Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia
T: +60 3 2381 8181
F: +60 3 2381 8180
W: www.aljazeera.net/english
E: distribution.int@aljazeera.net

Date: 

6 January 2012