Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad
Al Jazeera has paid tribute to Qatar's late Father Emir, who founded the network in 1996 and established a free press that reshaped journalism throughout the Arab world and beyond.
Al Jazeera has commemorated the legacy of Qatar's late Father Emir, whose vision and support established the media network in 1996. The founder's commitment to creating a free press fundamentally transformed journalism across the Arab world and internationally, providing a platform for voices that had previously been marginalised. The network's establishment represented a significant shift in regional media landscape, enabling broader coverage and diverse perspectives that extended beyond traditional power structures.
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