Akhbar Al Aan أخبار الآن
Tower Media Middle East FZ LLC
Native name
أخبار الآن
'akhbāru l-ān
Company typePrivate
Founded2006
HeadquartersDubai Media City,
Dubai
,
United Arab Emirates
Brands
Websiteakhbaralaan.net

Akhbar Al Aan (Arabic: أخبار الآن, romanized'akhbāru l-ān, lit.'News of now') is the news brand of the pan-Arab satellite news channel Al Aan TV. Launched in 2006, the organization is based in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates and is owned by Tower Media Middle East FZ LLC.[1]

The network provides content through satellite television and digital platforms, including its website, akhbaralaan.net.[2]

Profile

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Akhbar Al Aan is an Arabic-language media platform targeting youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Its editorial strategy focuses on addressing challenges faced by young people, such as violent extremism, corruption, and drug abuse. The organization has rebranded over the years, most notably in 2022, to align its identity with the aspirations of the region’s youth.[3]

Journalism

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Akhbar Al Aan has been recognized for its investigative journalism and exclusive coverage of conflict zones and extremist activities:

  • Gaddafi's Funeral (2011): The network gained international attention for its exclusive video of Muammar Gaddafi's funeral in October 2011[4]. This footage was cited by major news outlets, including the BBC.[5]
  • Moussa Sadr Investigation (2011): Akhbar Al Aan reported claims by a high-ranking former Libyan official alleging that Lebanese Shia cleric Moussa Sadr was killed on Gaddafi's orders.[6][7]
  • ISIS Investigation (2019): Journalist Jenan Moussa exposed the case of Omaima Abdi, the wife of a former ISIS member (Deso Dogg), residing freely in Germany. The investigation provided crucial evidence leading to Abdi’s prosecution and conviction.[8][9]
  • Documentary Film “Tripoli 06” (2023): Directed by Wassim Orabi, the film received international recognition and won the Best Documentary Director award. It was featured in festivals across Paris, Marseille, Berlin, Brussels, and Washington. Furthermore, it earned nominations for several awards, ultimately winning the Best Documentary Director award.[10][11][12][13]

Achievements and Recognition

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The network operates under the slogan "The story belongs to everyone" and has received numerous accolades:

  • Corporate Rebranding Awards (2022): Following its 2022 rebranding, Akhbar Al Aan received recognition at the Transform Magazine Awards MEA in several categories, including “Best Visual Identity from the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Sector”, “Best Rebrand of a Digital Property”, “Best Brand Evolution”, “Best Brand Consolidation”, and “Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition”.[14]
  • WAN-IFRA Recognition (2023): Akhbar Al Aan's website was awarded 2nd place in the WAN-IFRA Best News Site category for the MENA region.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Tower Media – All your media needs in one place". Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  2. ^ "القصّة ملك الجميع • أخبار الآن". أخبار الآن (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  3. ^ Serrano, Sofia (2022-02-04). "The story belongs to everyone: Akhbar Al Aan rebrand". Campaign Middle East. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  4. ^ Exclusive video of Gaddafi in coffin, 26 October 2011, retrieved 2024-02-26
  5. ^ "Muammar Gaddafi 'buried in desert grave at dawn'". BBC News. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  6. ^ "Moussa Sadr serait-il décédé de "causes naturelles" en 1998?". L’Orient-Le Jour (in French). 27 December 2011. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  7. ^ "Gaddafi ließ libanesischen Schiitenführer Moussa Sadr "liquidieren"". DER STANDARD (in Austrian German). Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  8. ^ ""Islamischer Staat" (IS): Der Fall Omaima A. aus Hamburg". Der Spiegel (in German). 2019-04-15. ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  9. ^ موسى, جنان (2019-04-16). "هاتف أهم ألمانية منتسبة لداعش بين أيدينا". أخبار الآن (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  10. ^ طرابلس 06.. صرخة بوجه مأساة عاصمة لبنان الثانية, 10 October 2022, retrieved 2024-01-30
  11. ^ "فوز "طرابلس06" عن أفضل مخرج للأفلام القصيرة في مهرجان بروكسل كابيتال". kataeb.org. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  12. ^ Limited, Elaph Publishing (2022-10-24). "فيلم "طرابلس 06" قصة واقعية تحقق نجاحاً كبيراً". Elaph - إيلاف (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "فيلم طرابلس 06.. قصة واقعية تحقق نجاحاً كبيراً". Elfann News (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  14. ^ "2022 Transform Awards MEA". Transform magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  15. ^ "Digital Media Awards Middle East - Hall of fame". WAN-IFRA. Retrieved 2024-01-30.