November’s Good Tidings
Al Jazeera was first described in political and media circles as ‘the CNN of the Arab World,’ which was a negative comment disguised as praise. But that description waned as Al Jazeera has left its own indelible mark, domestically and globally, through its impartiality, professional integrity and credibility. Having proven to be a ‘rough diamond,’ Al Jazeera decided to extend its broadcast around the clock, going 24/7 in 1999.
Coverage of the events of and following September 11, 2001 marked another milestone on Al Jazeera’s journey. It was the first news outlet in the world to air the audio and video recordings released by Al Qaeda chief, Osama bin Laden. The whole world was watching Al Jazeera.
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