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.
Mediaset confirms expressions of interest
Italian media group Mediaset confirmed Saturday that it has received expressions of interest from foreign media companies.
Arqiva inks exclusive Middle East deal
Arqiva has announced it will support Qatar’s first satellite company Es’hailSat to distribute Al Jazeera Media Network channels to the Middle East.
Al Jazeera launches Turkish service
Al Jazeera is now available in Turkish, with a new portal (aljazeera.com.tr), mobile applications and digital magazine set to go live on January 22.