Al Jazeera Director General hails 30 years of groundbreaking news
⟶ Al Jazeera celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking 30 years since its first broadcast in 1996. The event took place in Doha and was attended by Qatar's Emir.
Al Jazeera has marked 30 years since its first broadcast in 1996, with a ceremony in Doha attended by Qatar’s Emir.
Background
Al Jazeera began broadcasting in 1996.
Why it matters
The network's Director General hailed the milestone as representing 30 years of groundbreaking news coverage.