Al Jazeera is one of the world's most powerful broadcasters. Its reputation has been earned through a visionary and courageous set of journalistic ideals. It has revolutionised news coverage, especially in the Middle East, presenting uncensored reporting and open debate.

In 2007, Al Jazeera launched a new 24-hour Documentary channel, the first of its kind in the Middle East, which aims to extend understanding of a wide range of issues.