Al Jazeera launches new Arabic apps for mobile TV

Rebecca Hawkes ©RapidTVNews | 02-12-2011

Al Jazeera has introduced fully featured Arabic applications to bring live TV bulletins to users of Android and Blackberry mobile devices.

In addition to providing 24 hour breaking news, Satellite news broadcaster’s apps also simplify the instant submission of video footage and images. The Qatar-based network has relied on citizen reporting in its acclaimed coverage of the Arab spring, particularly in countries where reporting restrictions were in place such as Tunisia, and now Syria.

"There's been significant demand from our audience to make mobile applications available in Arabic.  These pioneering apps ensure Al Jazeera is widely available to our core audience, and continues to lead the way in providing high quality content across multiple platforms,” Mohammed Al Mokhtar, Head of Aljazeera.net Arabic.

Moeed Ahmad, head of new media, Al Jazeera added: “We are delighted that the Al Jazeera experience is now available in Arabic to Android and BlackBerry mobile users.”

“Adding to our suite of mobile services, the Arabic apps are both user friendly and visually attractive. We are committed to building on this achievement, and continuing to innovate and expand over time.”       

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