Jamal Rayyan (Arabic: جمال ريان; born 23 August 1953 in Tulkarm[1]) is a Palestinian news television anchorman with Al Jazeera Television Network.[2]

Jamal Rayyan
جمال ريان
Born (1953-08-23) 23 August 1953 (age 70)
Occupation(s)Commentator, anchor, journalist, syndicated columnist, and presenter
Years active1974–present
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)

Professional experience edit

Jordan Radio and Television News edit

From 1974 to 1989 Jammal Rayan worked as news reporter and presenter for Jordan Radio and Television Corporation, Amman (Jordan).[3]

Korean Broadcasting System edit

He worked as a news reporter for the Arabic radio station that belongs to Korean Broadcasting System Network.[citation needed]

BBC News edit

He worked for the BBC Arabic World Service, London (England).[citation needed]

Abu Dhabi edit

He worked for Abu Dhabi Al Oula Television Network, Abu Dhabi (UAE).[citation needed] He is noted for the programs "The World of News Tonight" and "The Fourth Dimension".[citation needed]

Al Jazeera edit

From 1996 to 1997 he worked with the Al Jazeera network in Doha, Qatar.[citation needed] He assisted in the channel's creation and in training and mentoring news presenters. Rayyan participated in news coverage of Iraq, the War on terrorism, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Since 1999, he has returned to working at Al Jazeera.[citation needed]

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References edit

  1. ^ "جمال ريان". www.aljazeera.net (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  2. ^ Fandy, Mamoun (2007). (Un)civil war of words: media and politics in the Arab world. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 98–. ISBN 978-0-275-99393-1. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  3. ^ aljazeera