His Highness The Amir attends the 30th anniversary celebration of the Al Jazeera Media Network

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the 30th anniversary celebration of the Al Jazeera Media Network, held at the network’s headquarters under the theme ‘And the Story Continues’.

Prior to the ceremony, HH The Amir viewed a visual presentation and interactive displays showcasing key milestones in the network’s journey since its inception, as well as its media experience over the past three decades.

HH The Amir also watched a documentary compilation featuring selected speeches by the late HH The Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may his soul rest in peace, in which he addressed the network, its media role, and the vision upon which it was founded.

Regarding his attendance at the event, HH The Amir said that it was a pleasure to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Al Jazeera Media Network. He added that over the past three decades, the network has succeeded in establishing its position within the Arab and international media landscape and in contributing to conveying the voice and issues of the region to the world. He concluded by expressing his pride in this media journey and wished the network and its staff continued success and progress.

The ceremony included addresses by HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Jazeera Media Network, and Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani, the network’s Director-General. It also featured an opening visual presentation, along with two segments highlighting key facts, figures, and future plans for the network.

Following the ceremony, HH The Amir toured the new studios and the newsroom, where he inspected the state-of-the-art equipment and technologies used in television broadcasting and news production.

The event was also attended by HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with a number of Their Excellencies the sheikhs and ministers, members of the Al Jazeera Media Network’s Board of Directors and staff, prominent media figures, intellectuals, and distinguished guests, including ministers and senior officials from brotherly and friendly nations.

Viewership and engagement metrics reflect the significant presence Al Jazeera Media Network has established throughout its journey. According to figures announced during the event, the network leads in the Arab world in terms of viewership, with an extensive reach across both television and digital platforms.

Al Jazeera’s digital platforms recorded 205 billion views in a single year, while the total time spent by audiences watching its content exceeded 481 million hours, a testament to the scale of engagement with the network’s offering. The total number of followers across Al Jazeera’s digital platforms reached 528 million, while its websites recorded 2.3 billion reads and views, underscoring its expansive digital footprint and the diverse channels through which it connects with audiences globally.

As it enters its fourth decade, the network is implementing a comprehensive development plan for its media ecosystem. This includes the launch of three Arabic-language channels, the introduction of 33 new programs, a refresh of its visual identity, and the enhancement of its coverage and analytical methods, all designed to keep pace with the rapid transformations in the media industry and the evolving needs of its audience.

Over the past three decades, Al Jazeera has solidified its position as one of the most prominent Arab media institutions. It has covered major wars, crises, and political shifts, while expanding its reach across television channels and digital platforms, with all its efforts guided by its foundational motto ‘the opinion and the other opinion’.