Ahmed bin Jassim al-Thani said in a statement posted on the station's website that he was leaving the network "to serve my country", without indicating which government post he was taking, according to the Reuters report.Several ministers, including the prime minister and foreign minister, were replaced in a cabinet reshuffle that took place a day after the accession of Qatar's new ruler.The station did not indicate who his replacement would be, added the report. … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera’s director-general resigns
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Al Jazeera Children’s Channel to offer Disney content in the Middle East and North Africa
Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) has acquired the rights to a selection of Disney’s popular kids and family content, including Disney and Disney/Pixar movies as well as Disney Channels’ live action and animated series. The Disney films and TV shows will offer audiences in the Middle East and North Africa a wide range of exciting entertainment. This new free TV agreement is in line with the company’s new content strategy and follows JCC’s … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel to offer Disney content in the Middle East and North Africa
JBTC to broadcast Korea team’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Hong Kong –Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company (JBTC) will be airing the opening two matches of Korea’s Taegeuk Warriors in the final qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil, according to the World Sport Group (WSG). JBTC will be broadcasting the visit of Choi Kang-hee’s team to Qatar and the team’s first home game of the campaign against Lebanon. JBTC is one of Korea’s largest broadcasters, reaching out to more than 90 percent of the … [Read more...] about JBTC to broadcast Korea team’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers