Al Jazeera English
Qatari international English-language news channel
Al Jazeera English (AJE; Arabic: الجزيرة, romanized: al-jazīrah, lit. 'the island', pronounced [æl (d)ʒæˈziːrɐ]), often known as Al Jazeera, is a 24-hour English-language news channel operating under Al Jazeera Media Network, which is partially funded by the government of Qatar. Al Jazeera introduced an English-language division in 2006. It is the first global English-language news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East.
Al Jazeera is known for its in-depth and frontline reporting particularly in conflict zones such as the Arab Spring, the Gaza–Israel conflict and others. Al Jazeera's coverage of the Arab Spring won the network numerous awards, including the Peabody Award. It positions itself as an alternative media platform to the dominance of Western media outlets like CNN and BBC, focusing on narrative reporting where subjects present their own stories.
History
The channel launched on 15 November 2006 with an investment of approximately $1 billion from the Qatari government. Initially slated to be named Al Jazeera International, the channel was renamed nine months prior to the launch. This decision was influenced by one of the channel's backers, who argued that the original Arabic-language channel already encompassed an international scope.
The channel was expected to reach approximately 40 million households, but it significantly surpassed this launch target, reaching 80 million homes.
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