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The network has produced several notable investigative pieces:
The network has produced several notable investigative pieces:
* '''Gaddafi's Funeral''' '''(2011):''' Akhbar Al Aan aired exclusive footage of the funeral of [[Muammar Gaddafi]], which was later cited by international outlets such as the BBC.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-10-25 |title=Muammar Gaddafi 'buried in desert grave at dawn' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-15441867 |access-date=2024-01-30 |work=BBC News}}</ref>
* '''Gaddafi's Funeral''' '''(2011):''' Akhbar Al Aan aired exclusive footage of the funeral of [[Muammar Gaddafi]], which was later cited by international outlets such as the BBC.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-10-25 |title=Muammar Gaddafi 'buried in desert grave at dawn' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-15441867 |access-date=2024-01-30 |work=BBC News}}</ref>
* '''Moussa Sadr Investigation''' '''(2011):''' The same year, it reported on claims regarding the disappearance of Lebanese cleric [[Musa al-Sadr|Moussa Sadr]], citing allegations from a former Libyan official.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moussa Sadr serait-il décédé de "causes naturelles" en 1998? |url=https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/737880/Moussa_Sadr_serait-il_decede_de_%2522causes_naturelles%2522_en_1998_.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=L’Orient-Le Jour}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gaddafi ließ libanesischen Schiitenführer Moussa Sadr "liquidieren" |url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/1319182600098/vertrauter-gaddafi-liess-libanesischen-schiitenfuehrer-moussa-sadr-liquidieren |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=DER STANDARD}}</ref>
* '''Moussa Sadr Investigation''' '''(2011):''' The same year, it reported on claims regarding the disappearance of Lebanese cleric [[Musa al-Sadr|Moussa Sadr]], citing allegations from a former Libyan official.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moussa Sadr serait-il décédé de "causes naturelles" en 1998? |url=https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/737880/Moussa_Sadr_serait-il_decede_de_%2522causes_naturelles%2522_en_1998_.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=L’Orient-Le Jour|date=27 December 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gaddafi ließ libanesischen Schiitenführer Moussa Sadr "liquidieren" |url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/1319182600098/vertrauter-gaddafi-liess-libanesischen-schiitenfuehrer-moussa-sadr-liquidieren |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=DER STANDARD}}</ref>
* '''ISIS Investigation''' '''(2019):''' The journalist [[Jenan Moussa]] investigated Omaima Abdi, a former spouse of [[Islamic State|ISIS]] fighter [[Denis Cuspert]], leading to Abdi’s conviction in Germany.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-04-15 |title="Islamischer Staat" (IS): Der Fall Omaima A. aus Hamburg |url=https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/islamischer-staat-is-der-fall-omaima-a-aus-hamburg-a-1263019.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |work=Der Spiegel}}</ref>
* '''ISIS Investigation''' '''(2019):''' The journalist [[Jenan Moussa]] investigated Omaima Abdi, a former spouse of [[Islamic State|ISIS]] fighter [[Denis Cuspert]], leading to Abdi’s conviction in Germany.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-04-15 |title="Islamischer Staat" (IS): Der Fall Omaima A. aus Hamburg |url=https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/islamischer-staat-is-der-fall-omaima-a-aus-hamburg-a-1263019.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |work=Der Spiegel}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 21:37, 12 May 2025

  • Comment: The only substantial source is from Campaign Middle East, which, while strong, isn't enough on its own to establish notability. The remaining all sources fall short, with either trivial mentions or insufficient coverage to support notability. — MimsMENTOR talk 09:06, 5 December 2024 (UTC)


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 a digital-first news brand affiliated with Al Aan TV, a satellite television channel based in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates. It is operated by Tower Media Middle East FZ LLC.[1]

Overview

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Established in 2006, Akhbar Al Aan provides Arabic-language news and current affairs content via satellite broadcast and online platforms.[2] The brand has aimed to engage youth audiences in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through investigative journalism and digital storytelling.[3]

Coverage and Reporting

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The network has produced several notable investigative pieces:

  • Gaddafi's Funeral (2011): Akhbar Al Aan aired exclusive footage of the funeral of Muammar Gaddafi, which was later cited by international outlets such as the BBC.[4]
  • Moussa Sadr Investigation (2011): The same year, it reported on claims regarding the disappearance of Lebanese cleric Moussa Sadr, citing allegations from a former Libyan official.[5][6]
  • ISIS Investigation (2019): The journalist Jenan Moussa investigated Omaima Abdi, a former spouse of ISIS fighter Denis Cuspert, leading to Abdi’s conviction in Germany.[7]

Documentary Work

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In 2023, the platform co-produced the documentary Tripoli 06, directed by Wassim Orabi. The film was screened at various international festivals and received an award for Best Documentary Director at the Brussels Capital Film Festival.[8]

Awards and Recognition

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Akhbar Al Aan has been acknowledged in industry circles:

  • Corporate Rebranding Awards (2022): It received multiple honors at the Transform Magazine Awards MEA, including Best Visual Identity and Best Brand Evolution.[9]
  • WAN-IFRA Recognition (2023): Its website was ranked second in the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards MENA category for Best News Site.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Tower Media – All your media needs in one place". Tower Media. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  2. ^ "القصّة ملك الجميع • أخبار الآن". akhbaralaan.net (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. ^ "Muammar Gaddafi 'buried in desert grave at dawn'". BBC News. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  5. ^ "Moussa Sadr serait-il décédé de "causes naturelles" en 1998?". L’Orient-Le Jour. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  6. ^ "Gaddafi ließ libanesischen Schiitenführer Moussa Sadr "liquidieren"". DER STANDARD. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  7. ^ ""Islamischer Staat" (IS): Der Fall Omaima A. aus Hamburg". Der Spiegel. 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  8. ^ "فوز "طرابلس06" عن أفضل مخرج للأفلام القصيرة في مهرجان بروكسل كابيتال". kataeb.org. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  9. ^ "2022 Transform Awards MEA". Transform Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  10. ^ "Digital Media Awards Middle East - Hall of fame". WAN-IFRA. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
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