About

One of the most recognisable global names from the Middle East business world, Al- Jazeera Media Network owns a broad portfolio of media products, including television channels and online editorial products. It is perhaps their rolling news coverage, however, that is most associated with the Al Jazeera name, and indeed this segment of their business has been extremely successful; touted as providing an alternative to the predominant global perspective, the network has received numerous awards for the quality of its coverage. The company has remained positive in the face of a competitive and challenging media market in which it has been forced into a partial downsizing and company restructure recently. Towards this end, the company has launched new products, such as a streaming service to the United States market, and an interactive online documentary tool that has received a number of awards for technical innovation. Among these, the legal team at Al-Jazeera continues to provide the legal oversight and risk management that is vital for all news organisations as they navigate regulatory challenges and litigation from a variety of often powerful sources.