Doha: Global news powerhouse Al Jazeera has launched exciting new Arabic apps for Android and BlackBerry mobile devices. The apps are fully-featured, with 42 hour breaking news and free access to Al Jazeera Arabic's live video broadcasts.
As well as receiving up-to-date news information, the apps reaffirm Al Jazeera's wider commitment to eyewitness reporting by making it easier for users to instantaneously submit video footage and images. Material sent by the public to Al Jazeera has been critical to its acclaimed coverage of the Arab Awakening, especially from areas where journalists could not or cannot operate freely, such as Tunisia and now Syria.
"We are delighted that the Al Jazeera experience is now available in Arabic to Android and BlackBerry mobile users", said Moeed Ahmad, Head of New Media at Al Jazeera. "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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