Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani

“With unrivalled resolve, he transformed the region’s media landscape, guided by an unwavering belief that journalism is both a mission and a solemn trust, and that free media is a fundamental human right that must be safeguarded.”

Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-12

Sheikh Nasser highlighted Sheikh Hamad's belief that free media is a fundamental human right.

“He planted the first seed of an institution that would grow to become a beacon of truth and a voice for the marginalised across the world,”

Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-12

Sheikh Nasser praised Sheikh Hamad for laying the foundations of Al Jazeera as a global media institution.

“He was the visionary behind the original idea and the one who laid the foundations of this great media institution,”

Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-12

Sheikh Nasser issued a statement on Sheikh Hamad's role in founding Al Jazeera News Channel, launched in 1996.