Al Jazeera

First english-language news channel in the Middle East

Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour English-language news channel/site that operates under the Al Jazeera Media Network, which receives partial funding from the Qatari government. To expand its audience, Al Jazeera launched an English-language division in 2006, becoming the first global English-language news channel based in the Middle East. The network is recognized for its comprehensive and on-the-ground reporting, particularly in areas of conflict such as the Arab Spring and the Gaza-Israel conflict. The site positions itself as an alternative to the prevailing narratives of Western media outlets like CNN and BBC, emphasizing narrative reporting that allows subjects to share their own stories.