Al Jazeera·3 min read·medium
How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera Staff
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The article reflects on the legacy of the late Father Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, following his passing. It highlights his role in founding Al Jazeera in 1996, which challenged regional media monopolies and Western narratives.
The late Father Emir broke the monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and established an enduring platform for a free press in the Middle East.
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