What is Al Jazeera?
Q: What is Al Jazeera?
A: Al Jazeera is an Arabic-language television channel from Doha, Qatar.
Q: What does Al Jazeera mean in Arabic?
A: Al Jazeera means The Island in Arabic.
Q: Why is it named Al Jazeera?
A: It is named Al Jazeera because it claims to be the only independent news network in the Middle East.
Q: Did Al Jazeera start as a satellite TV channel?
A: Yes, at first, Al Jazeera was a satellite TV channel which broadcast in Arabic only.
Q: Does Al Jazeera now have other channels besides the Arabic one?
A: Yes, Al Jazeera now has other channels besides the Arabic one. There is also a channel in English, a sports channel, a conference channel, a documentary channel and a children's channel.
Q: Where is Al Jazeera based?
A: Al Jazeera is based in Doha, Qatar.
Q: Is Al Jazeera only available in the Middle East?
A: No, Al Jazeera is available globally through satellite and internet streaming.