5. Author: Olfa Lamloum Title: Al Jazeera: A Rebellious and Ambiguous Mirror of the Arab World Publisher: La Découverte, France Year: 2004 Language: French
Description: This book reveals how the controversial network, Al Jazeera, became the preeminent political forum on the Arab scene when, shortly after 9/11, it broadcast Osama Bin Laden’s message exclusively to the world. Providing a solid inquiry and analysis of the editorial policies of Al Jazeera, the author explains how the network reflects both the democratic hopes of the Arab people and their resentment and hostility towards all forms of imperialism. The book suggests that Al Jazeera maintain the delicate balance between its professional standards and its relations with its sponsor, the State of Qatar. The book examines some of the challenges the Al Jazeera will face in the future, especially after the launch of a number of competing Arabic-speaking news networks such as Al-Hurra.
6. Author: Yasser Mahjoub Al-Hussein Title: Al Jazeera: A Grey View of Africa Publisher: Al-Khair Press, Lebanon Year: 2004 Language: Arabic
Description: This book aims to draw attention to the significance of communication between the Arab world and Africa, suggesting that communication needs to focus on economic and social development. Examining Al Jazeera’s coverage of African issues, the author provides an analytical study based on the importance of the channel as a media outlet that plays a pivotal role both regionally and globally. The study also stresses the strategic importance of the African continent to the Arab world, with reference to historical, cultural and religious ties. As an Arab media institution, Al Jazeera succeeded to position itself among the leading global media organizations. The author hopes that it plays an active role in consolidating the links and facilitating communication between the Arab world and African nations.
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