Doha, Qatar Jul 5, 2009. Al Jazeera English, the world's first global 24-hour English-language world news channel based in the Middle East, is today launching AJE Live, a software application which gives viewers access to the channel live on their Apple iPhones and iPods anywhere in the world.

AJE Live provides unlimited viewing of the Al Jazeera English channel on both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. The application, developed with online TV specialist Livestation, is available for an introductory one-off fee of $2.99 on all Apple App Stores, which are accessible via iPhone and iPod touch devices or via iTunes.

Phil Lawrie, Director of Global Distribution at Al Jazeera Network comments: "The Web 2.0 generation is online 24/7 and demands to be constantly updated on global news as it happens. AJE Live is now part of the iPhone apps phenomenon, and is giving users instant access to an exciting brand of journalism when they want it, where they want it. Al Jazeera English is already firmly established as one of the most viewed news channels on YouTube and now AJE Live is keeping the station at the fore of the digital revolution."

Matteo Berlucchi, CEO of Livestation adds: "The fresh perspective on international news and current affairs offered by Al Jazeera English is an ideal match for the generation of iPhone users who want alternative news online. This is demonstrated by the success of Al Jazeera on the Livestation online service and by the high levels of web traffic generated by the iPhone and iPod Touch devices. I am confident iPhone users will welcome the ability to watch Al Jazeera on the move or at home through this high quality application".

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About Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera started out over twelve years ago as the first independent Arabic news channel in the world dedicated to providing comprehensive television news and live debate for the Arab world. In 2006, Al Jazeera was ranked by brandchannel.com as the most impactful television broadcast news brand globally.  As a result of its expansion and the creation of new channels and services, Al Jazeera was formally named the Al Jazeera Network in March 2006, transforming its operation into an international media corporation. The Al Jazeera Network now consists of the flagship Al Jazeera Arabic channel, Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera Documentary, Al Jazeera Sport, Al Jazeera.net (the English and Arabic web sites), the Al Jazeera Media Training and Development Center, the Al Jazeera Center for Studies, Al Jazeera Mubasher (Live), and Al Jazeera Mobile.

About Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English is the first English language world news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East. Launched in November 2006, Al Jazeera English is setting the global news agenda and acts as a bridge between cultures. With unique access as the channel of reference for Middle East events, and broadcast centres strategically placed around the world in Doha, Kuala Lumpur, London and Washington DC, Al Jazeera English is balancing the information flow from South to North, providing independent and impartial news for a global audience from a grass roots level, giving voice to different perspectives from under-reported regions around the world.

Al Jazeera English is available in over 100 countries to over 140 million households worldwide, and was recently awarded "Best 24 Hour News Program" at the 48th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival. The channel also recently received its first two International Emmy nominations in both news and current affairs, for its groundbreaking coverage of the military crackdown in Myanmar and for its Red Mosque coverage.

Al Jazeera started out over twelve years ago as the first independent Arabic news channel in the world dedicated to providing comprehensive television news and live debate for the Arab world. Al Jazeera has been ranked by brandchannel.com as the most impactful television broadcast news brand globally. 

Visit  www.aljazeera.net/english  for more details.

Find out how to watch AJE in your region:  http://english.aljazeera.net/watchaje

Watch online at www.livestation.com/aje and www.youtube.com/aljazeeraenglish

About Livestation
Livestation is an online destination for interactive, high quality live TV and radio, offering international news channels and sports content including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, Bloomberg and ITN. Users can watch Livestation either online at livestation.com, on Livestation's award-winning interactive player, or on their iPhones.  In addition to Livestation's official partner channels, users can also watch over 4,000 channels added by Livestation users. www.livestation.com

For further information please contact:
Sarah Taha
Press.int@aljazeera.net
Tel: +974 489 6045

For further information please contact
Daniel Adams
daniel.adams@livestation.com
Tel: +44 207 5798358

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