"Jamil Azar leaves behind a remarkable and lasting media legacy, a reputation defined by integrity and excellence, and a deep influence on generations of journalists who learned from him at Al Jazeera and other institutions where he served and helped shape professional standards, Sheikh Nasser said. He was, in every sense, a living school of journalism and a trusted reference in editorial practice, the Arabic language, television presentation, and newsroom leadership."
"Born in the town of al-Husn in Irbid, Jordan, in 1937, Azar began his career in journalism at the BBC's Arabic Service, where he worked between 1965 and 1996 as a news translator and presenter. During his time at the BBC, Azar held different positions, including producing programmes such as Politics Between the Questioner and the Respondent and Arab Affairs in the British Press."
Jamil Azar was born in al-Husn, Irbid, Jordan, in 1937 and died at age 89. He worked at the BBC's Arabic Service from 1965 to 1996 as a news translator, presenter and programme producer. He joined Al Jazeera at its 1996 launch, served as a news anchor and hosted The Week in the News, and stepped down in 2011. He is credited with the network's motto, The opinion and the other opinion. Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani praised Azar for integrity, mentorship, editorial leadership, and a lasting influence on generations of Arab journalists.
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