Launched in Cairo just a year ago, Cairo News Channel ‘Al-Qahera News’ emerged rapidly following a brief three-month setup phase leading up to the COP27 Climate Conference in Sharm El Sheikh in November 2022. The channel, guided by a dynamic team of young editors and bolstered by seasoned Egyptian media professionals and burgeoning talent, swiftly carved out a significant niche for itself.
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- Rapid Launch and Growth: Al-Qahera News or ‘Al-Qahera News’ was launched in Cairo just a year ago, with only a three-month preparation phase prior to the COP27 Climate Conference in November 2022.
- Dynamic Editorial Team: The channel is led by a team of young editors and supported by experienced Egyptian media professionals and emerging talent.
- Overcoming Competition: Despite competition from established Arab news giants like Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, and Sky News Arabia, the channel quickly established itself.
- Global Recognition: The channel gained international recognition, with its coverage frequently sourced by major television channels and news agencies, especially during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Prominent Media Presence: Al-Qahera News’ logo appeared on global networks such as CNN, Sky News, France 24, various Israeli channels, and Alhurra TV.
- Comprehensive Coverage: The channel offers continuous live updates and comprehensive coverage of events like the Israel-Hamas conflict, including details on Israeli counterstrikes, the Gaza invasion, and hostage exchanges.
- Global Correspondent Network: A network of highly skilled correspondents worldwide has enabled exclusive interviews and reports.
- Strategic Global Offices: With offices in key cities like Washington and London, the channel has hosted notable political analysts and officials.
- Leadership and Ethos: Ahmed El Taheri, head of the news division at United Egypt Company, credits the channel’s success to its credibility, impartiality, and objective reporting, as well as support from United Egypt.
- Channel’s Motto: The channel’s slogan, “Al-Qahera News: The Capital of News,” underscores its unique identity.
- Future Expansion: Plans are underway to launch a new English-language channel to reach global English-speaking audiences.
‘Al-Qahera News’ An Egyptian Success Story achieves global recognition within a year
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Launched in Cairo just a year ago, Cairo News Channel ‘Al-Qahera News’ emerged rapidly following a brief three-month setup phase leading up to the COP27 Climate Conference in Sharm El Sheikh in November 2022. The channel, guided by a dynamic team of young editors and bolstered by seasoned Egyptian media professionals and burgeoning talent, swiftly carved out a significant niche for itself. This achievement is particularly notable given the stiff competition it faced from established Arab news giants such as Qatar’s Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya, and the UAE’s Sky News Arabia.
Al-Qahera News channel’s swift ascent to global recognition is underscored by its extensive coverage being frequently sourced by major international television channels and news agencies, particularly during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Viewers worldwide have seen Al-Qahera News’ logo on prominent networks including CNN, MSNBC & FOX (USA), Sky News (UK), France 24, various Israeli channels, and the U.S.’s Arabic-language Alhurra TV.
With its round-the-clock newsroom operations and continuous live updates, Al-Qahera News has become a go-to source for global agencies like The Associated Press. Its coverage has spanned the intricacies of the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7, detailing Israeli counterstrikes, the north Gaza invasion, and the interplay of negotiations led by Egyptian and international officials. Additionally, it has reported on the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza via Egypt’s Rafah Crossing.
Al-Qahera News’ success is further amplified by its network of highly skilled correspondents stationed across the globe, enabling a year of exclusive interviews and reports. With strategic offices in key cities like Washington and London, the channel has secured exclusive appearances from notable political analysts and officials representing various parties and institutions.
Ahmed El Taheri, 40, who leads the news division at the United Egypt Company, the channel’s backer, credits this success to United Egypt’s robust support and the channel’s commitment to credibility, impartiality, and objective reporting. El Taheri, a former Washington correspondent and participant in the 2012 International Visitor Leadership Program in the U.S., encapsulates the channel’s ethos with the phrase, “Credibility and hard work are the hallmarks of Al-Qahera News.“
The channel’s slogan, “‘Al-Qahera News: The Capital of News,” resonates across its global network of anchors and correspondents, establishing a unique identity. Looking ahead, the team is preparing to launch a new English-language channel, QNEWS, aiming to extend its reach to English-speaking audiences globally.
