The Take: Jamal Elshayyal – inside the war for journalism’s future
Director of Digital News Content Global Jamal Elshayyal joins The Take to discuss Al Jazeera’s next era of journalism.

Director of Digital News Content Global Jamal Elshayyal joins The Take to discuss Al Jazeera’s next era of journalism.



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AJ chief warns algorithms fuel polarisation, unveils ‘Core Project’ at Web Summit Qatar.
The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.

An Israeli woman was shocked to discover that Israeli media was falsely reporting about her death during Iran protests.
Lebanese minister calls on international community to take ‘urgent action’ to put an end to Israeli violations.
Since May 2024, Israeli law has banned the network, citing threat to national security, an allegation Al Jazeera denies.
The Ellison-owned media giant will now give investors until February 20 to consider its bid.
The switch in its offer comes as Paramount Skydance has campaigned that its bid is superior to Netflix’s.

US Vice President JD Vance defended the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis after a woman was fatally shot in her car.
Some investors criticise WBD’s board’s rejection of Paramount’s offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.
WBD board says the offer ‘remains inadequate’ as some investors push back.