Al Jazeera marks 30th anniversary with network overhaul
Summary
Al Jazeera is marking 30 years since its 1996 launch with a restructuring of its Arabic-language news services. The network is dividing coverage among three channels and plans to introduce 33 programmes focused on news, analysis and investigative reporting.Key Facts
- Al Jazeera launched on November 1, 1996.
- The restructuring covers the network’s Arabic-language news services.
- Al Jazeera Mubasher will continue uninterrupted live coverage of events without presenter or correspondent commentary.
- The new Al Jazeera Now service will cover breaking developments without scheduled bulletins or a fixed programme grid.
- The flagship Al Jazeera Arabic channel will retain news bulletins and put more emphasis on analysis, investigations and other programmes.
- The network plans to introduce 33 programmes under the slogan “Your questions are our questions”.
- Asef Hamidi became managing director of Al Jazeera Arabic in September 2025.
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