Al Jazeera Media Network
Qatari news media organization
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| 2025 | During the India-Pakistan Conflict, Al Jazeera was involved in spreading a false news story claiming that an Indian female pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, had been captured by Pakistan. This claim was later fact-checked and debunked by India's Press Information Bureau (PIB) and denied by Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). |
| 2024 | Received Shorty Awards for the episode 'Illusions of Happiness', which addressed the dangers of addiction. |
| 2024 | Won 'Best Digital Live Streaming Service in the Arab World' at the Global Social Media Forum ceremony. |
| 2024 | Earned Silver Award at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in the documentary category for the film 'Flames of Morgues'. |
| September 30 2024 | Scheduled end of Al Jazeera English broadcast on Freeview channel 235, with service to continue on channel 251 as a streaming service. |
| 2023 | Al-Araby TV began covering the Gaza War with on-ground reporting, with their English version The New Arab regularly reporting on Israel-Palestine conflict developments. |
| 2023 | Received Webby Awards Certificate of Recognition from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence in video editing during a visual identity update campaign. |
| 2023 | Received A'Design Bronze Award for revamped visual identity. |
| 2023 | Won Telly Awards: Silver for VR report on Ukraine war and Bronze for updated visual identity. |
| 2023 | Won Hermes Creative Awards: Gold for network's updated visual identity campaign, Platinum for 'Hello Ramadan' program design, and Platinum for a VR-powered report on the Ukraine war. |
| 2022 | Received AVA Digital Awards Platinum for innovative design of the 'Akhirah' news bulletin. |
| 2022 | Received BroadcastPro ME Award for technological innovation at new headquarters in Lusail City, Qatar, featuring advanced lighting, filming, and centralized broadcasting systems. |
| 2022 | Recognized as 'The Best TV Program Monitoring Fake News' for the weekly show 'Polygraph', which tackles media and social media myths. |
| October 2022 | Abbad Yahya was appointed as the General Manager of the network, bringing a new vision to its leadership. |
| August 30 2022 | Completed the relocation of operations to Lusail planned city in Qatar, with the move heavily promoted on social media in preceding weeks. |
| May 2022 | An Egyptian Court sentences Ahmed Taha, an Al Jazeera Mubasher news anchor, to 15 years in prison in absentia for interviewing former Egyptian Presidential Candidate Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh. |
| January 2 2022 | Al-Araby 2 TV was launched as a cultural and entertainment-focused channel, expanding the network's media offerings. |
| 2021 | Won MarCom Awards: Platinum for a report on Iran's nuclear facilities and Gold for coverage of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis. |
| 2021 | Al Araby Television Network announced its plan to move headquarters from London to Qatar. |
| January 25 2021 | The official website of Al-Araby TV was launched, enhancing the network's digital presence and online accessibility. |
| 2019 | Journalists for Al-Araby TV were targeted by hackers affiliated with Project Raven, a UAE initiative attempting to compromise the mobile phones of media figures believed to be supported by Qatar. |
| December 2019 | Zool Cafe joined Al Araby Television Network, bringing a popular Sudanese YouTube show that addresses social and political issues to the network's programming lineup. |
| 2018 | A third series of Remix was produced and broadcast on Al Araby Television Network. |
| 2018 | Named 'Best Arab Channel' at the Global Arab Awards in Marrakech, Morocco, recognizing professionalism, content quality, and innovative presentation. |
| 2017 | A second series of Remix was announced and aired on Al Araby Television Network. |
| March 5 2017 | Abbas Nasser was appointed as the new Executive Director of the network, bringing new leadership to the organization. |
| 2016 | Hamza Namira launched the TV series Remix on Al Araby TV, featuring remixed folkloric songs from various Arab countries, with 30-minute episodes showcasing collaborative musical performances. |
| January 5 2016 | Ryan Howard and Ryan Zimmerman filed civil lawsuits against Al Jazeera for defamation related to the sports doping documentary. |
| 2015 | Network launched, highlighting the demands and movements of Arab populations during the Arab Spring through field reporting and analysis. |
| December 27 2015 | Al Jazeera English released the documentary 'The Dark Side: Secrets of the Sports Dopers', investigating alleged performance-enhancing drug use by professional athletes, which named Peyton Manning among others. |
| November 8 2015 | It was reported that Al Jazeera America's general counsel, David W. Harleston, did not have a license to practice law. |
| June 11 2015 | Shannon High-Bassalik, AJAM's former senior vice president of programming and documentaries, filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the channel, alleging biased pro-Arab coverage and employee mistreatment. |
| May 5 2015 | Al Jazeera Media Network demoted Ehab Al Shihabi from CEO to Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Al Jazeera America, replacing him with Al Anstey, the former managing director of Al Jazeera English. |
| May 4 2015 | Marcy McGinnis, a senior Al Jazeera America executive and former CBS news anchor, resigned from the company amid internal management dissension. |
| April 28 2015 | Matthew Luke filed a US$15 million lawsuit against Al Jazeera America, alleging unfair dismissal and claiming his boss discriminated against female employees and made anti-Semitic remarks. |
| January 25 2015 | Al-Araby TV was established and launched its trial broadcast from London, marking the network's initial establishment. |
| December 22 2014 | Al Jazeera Media Network officially announces the cessation of Al Jazeera Mubasher Misr's broadcasting, citing the ongoing political situation. |
| 2011 | Al Araby Television Network began documenting the Syrian Revolution, providing live reports, field coverage, and commentary on the humanitarian crisis and conflict's broader implications. |
| 2011 | Al Jazeera Mubasher Misr (AJMM) channel begins operations in Cairo, serving as a sister channel to the original Al Jazeera Mubasher. |
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