Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera has announced a new observational documentary series called Indian Hospital. The 6 x 1 hour series was filmed over four months by two crews inside The Narayana Hrudayalaya, a massive 3000 bed hospital on the outskirts of Bangalore. By following the stories of patients, doctors and nurses, the documentary explores the rich variety of life in modern India through the prism of hospital life. Indian Hospital is executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winning … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
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Mongolia gets a voice
Al Jazeera English has launched on DDish TV in Mongolia, the only satellite TV operator in the country. It is the second international news network, after Bloomberg TV, to launch in the country in November alone. DDish TV CEO Dendev Ganbold said that Al Jazeera is well respected in the country because the news outlet represents free, independent media that the younger generation of Mongolians value. Al Jazeera has opened a number of news bureaus in Asia, including Beijing, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, … [Read more...] about Mongolia gets a voice
New Head of Distribution at Al Jazeera, Asia
Al Jazeera has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wong as its new Head of Distribution for Asia. A veteran of the multimedia industry with more than 20 years of experience throughout Asia, Europe and North America, Jonathan will spearhead the network’s efforts to continue expanding Al Jazeera’s award winning content throughout the region. Prior to joining Al Jazeera, Jonathan has held several senior positions such as Director of Channel Distribution for Celestial Pictures Ltd. … [Read more...] about New Head of Distribution at Al Jazeera, Asia
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel and the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sign ground-breaking on line learning agreement
Doha - Al Jazeera Children's Channel concluded an agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) that will give unique learning opportunities to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children across the Middle East. The new initiative will involve the use of the educational website Taalam.TV, launched by Al Jazeera Children's Channel in January 2010, across UNRWA schools in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Gaza and the West Bank, including East … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel and the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sign ground-breaking on line learning agreement
Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Doha - Phil Lawrie has stepped down as director global distribution at Al Jazeera Network, to explore new challenges. In an e-mail to friends and colleagues, he announced his resignation, describing his time at Al Jazeera as "a fascinating, challenging and immensely rewarding few years." Lawrie's successor has yet to be announced. … [Read more...] about Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Doha - Phil Lawrie has stepped down as director global distribution at Al Jazeera Network, to explore new challenges. In an e-mail to friends and colleagues, he announced his resignation, describing his time at Al Jazeera as “a fascinating, challenging and immensely rewarding few years.” He said, “I’ve had the honour and privilege of leading a fantastic team, spread across three continents and four time zones, and together we have enjoyed a great many highs, lows and a … [Read more...] about Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
