Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad

Published: Jul 13, 2026 11:38 AM • Updated: Jul 13, 2026 4:02 PM • Original source

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Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad

Qatar’s late Father Emir leaves behind a lasting media legacy through establishing a free press and launching Al Jazeera in 1996. The network went on to reshape journalism in the Arab world and beyond, giving a platform to marginalised voices.

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