All Brands Owned by Al Jazeera Media Network

What does Al Jazeera own?
Al Jazeera Media Network operates Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English, AJ+, Al Jazeera Documentary, Al Jazeera Balkans, and the Al Jazeera Investigative Unit, among other services. All operate under the Al Jazeera brand umbrella and are owned by the Qatari government through the Qatar Media Corporation.

Is Al Jazeera publicly traded?
No. Al Jazeera is a state-owned organization funded by the government of Qatar. It is not listed on any stock exchange and does not publish public financial statements.

Who founded Al Jazeera?
Al Jazeera was established by decree of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar in 1996, with an initial grant of 500 million Qatari riyals. Many of its founding journalists came from the BBC's Arabic-language television service, which had closed earlier that year.

Where is Al Jazeera headquartered?
Al Jazeera is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, where its main broadcast facilities and editorial leadership are based. The network maintains bureaus in more than 70 countries.

Who owns Al Jazeera?
Al Jazeera is wholly owned by the government of Qatar through the Qatar Media Corporation. There are no private shareholders. The network's acting Director General stated in a 2017 interview that approximately 90% of the budget comes from the government.

Why was Al Jazeera shut down in Israel?
In May 2024, Israel passed legislation enabling the government to shut down foreign broadcasters deemed a threat to national security, and subsequently ordered Al Jazeera's Israeli operations to close. The Israeli government cited the network's coverage of the Gaza conflict as inciting violence. Al Jazeera denied the allegations and continued broadcasting from outside Israel.

What is AJ+?
AJ+ is Al Jazeera's digital-first news platform, producing short-form video content for social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. It targets younger audiences who do not watch traditional television news and focuses on social justice, inequality, and political topics. AJ+ has built a substantial social media following globally.

Has Al Jazeera been banned in any countries?
Yes. Al Jazeera has been banned or had its operations restricted in several countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and several Gulf states during the 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis. The network has also faced restrictions in various other countries at different points in its history.