Al Jazeera Arabic’s channel on YouTube surpasses 20 million subscribers
Al Jazeera Arabic channel on YouTube has exceeded 20 million subscribers, establishing itself as the foremost channel in the Arab world and the Middle East, and ranking among the top international news channels on the platform, surpassing numerous global channels and news agencies.
In 2024, the channel experienced a significant increase in interaction with its YouTube content. Al Jazeera News accumulated over 4.5 billion views, with the channel's live broadcast achieving more than 1.5 billion views within the year, a record figure for an international news channel.
The channel implemented innovative strategies to enhance Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and develop content formats that align with YouTube's algorithms, thereby attracting millions of viewers globally. This involved a focus on adapting content for the growing use of smartphones by producing news tailored for small screens and translating videos into English to expand its global reach.
Ahmed Al-Yafei, the managing director of Al Jazeera Arabic Channel, remarked: "While we are proud of this achievement, it places a greater responsibility upon us towards our audience, who have trusted us for nearly 29 years. They consider Al Jazeera as the primary and reliable source for news, knowledge content, and matters of global importance, despite the proliferation of competing channels. This success is attributable to the collective efforts of various departments within the network, particularly the Digital Newsroom team."
Ahmed Ashour, the head of the Digital Newsroom, commented: "This unprecedented accomplishment is the result of the team's exceptional efforts, driven by passion and a commitment to the mission of journalism. At Al Jazeera, we consistently set new objectives to engage broader audience segments and reinforce the network's digital dominance, aiming to continue reshaping the digital media landscape and solidify its position as the leading global news platform on YouTube."
Notably, the Digital Newsroom team within the network successfully broadened the YouTube audience base by targeting diverse age groups and geographical regions, achieving over 100 million views in India and Bangladesh alone.
