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Al Jazeera Arabic (Arabic:"\u0627\u0644\u062c\u0632\u064a\u0631\u0629" Al-Jaz\u012brah, lit. 'The Island') is a state-funded Arabic-language news television network. Founded in 1996 by the then Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, it is based in Doha, Qatar, and operates under the Al Jazeera Media Network, which also manages Al Jazeera English. This news broadcasting entity holds a prominent market position as the largest news network in the Middle East and North Africa region. While specific revenue figures, employee counts, and a detailed product portfolio beyond its core news broadcasting service are not available, its unique status as a state-funded network and its extensive reach underscore its significant influence in the media landscape.