Al Jazeera marks 30 years of transforming news in Middle East and beyond

Doha, Qatar – As Al Jazeera marks its 30th anniversary with a special commemorative event, the media network’s history is a timeline of milestones and challenges – from risks, obstacles and attacks, to international awards and recognition from the communities whose stories it strives to tell.

Launched on November 1, 1996, the network broke new ground in Arab broadcasting, bringi...