The websites and digital platforms of Al Jazeera Media Network are undergoing systematic and continual hacking attempts, Al Jazeera said.
Qatar blockade could impact Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have decided to cut diplomatic relations with Qatar on Monday, close the borders and airspace. A move, which could also impact […]
Al Jazeera to cut 500 staff
Al Jazeera Media Network says it’s to reduce its workforce as part of what it describes as an “optimisation initiative”.
AJ+ launches on Apple TV 4
AJ+ has launched on Apple TV making content available through an app on the big screen as it has been focused solely on native mobile and social distribution of content […]
Al Jazeera appoints Dima Khatib as MD of AJ+
Al Jazeera Media Network has appointed Dima Khatib as Managing Director of AJ+.
Change at the top for Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera Media Network has assigned the role of acting MD at Al Jazeera English to Giles Trendle. The role was vacated by Al Anstey’s departure to head Al Jazeera […]
Al Jazeera set to buy Digiturk
Al Jazeera’s BeIN Media Group is close to buying Digiturk, according to Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the talks currently taking place between the two parties.
beIN Sports acquires Bundesliga rights
beIN Sports, the sports subsidiary of Qatar-based Al Jazeera group, has acquired the international live broadcast rights of German football league Bundesliga in all territories where it is present.
Al Gore sues Al Jazeera over Current TV deal
Al Gore has filed a lawsuit against Al Jazeera, accusing it of fraud and breach of contract in its $500 million purchase of Gore’s Current TV cable channel.
Al Jazeera launches on Boxer in Sweden
Al Jazeera has received a licence from the Swedish Broadcasting Authority and launched to Swedish viewers through the DTT platform Boxer.