Al Jazeera English launched on DDish TV in Mongolia
15th November, 2011 – Al Jazeera is pleased to announce today that it has launched on DDish TV in Mongolia, the only satellite TV operator in the country.
Al Jazeera English delivers a fresh perspective on world news to over 250 million households worldwide in more than 130 countries. The channel has a unique editorial mission to balance the current global information flow by giving voice to stories that often are under-reported, promoting debate, and challenging established perceptions.
“Al Jazeera has a great reputation in Mongolia,” DDish TV CEO Dendev Ganbold said, “and it is thanks to their way of reporting global news. Al Jazeera represents free, independent media which is something that is lacking in the market. The new generation of Mongolian citizens understand media integrity and modern journalism and Al Jazeera is our contribution to the Mongolian society in providing just that. It is our honor to have Al Jazeera on our platform.”
“We are very excited to launch Al Jazeera English in Mongolia,” Mr. Roch Pellerin, Head of Global Distribution, “Al Jazeera continues its expansion in Asia, and all indicators show an increase in our viewership. Our launch on DDish TV takes our reach further and we look forward to working with DDish TV and bringing more international news to their viewers. “
Al Jazeera has opened a number of news bureaus in Asia, including Beijing, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Delhi and Sydney. With over 70 bureaus worldwide, many are now considering it the leading international news channel.
In addition to Mongolia, Al Jazeera is also available in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan and Thailand in Asian Region.
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About DDish TV
DDishTV is one and only satellite TV operator which has exclusive right to transmit in whole Mongolia.
It has about 40,000 customer and almost 80% of these are nomadic herdsmen which Satellite TV is only way to them getting information in rural area. Right now DDish TV is starting DVB-S2 standard, which gives customers as well as in cities and rural area possibility to enjoy more channels, comfort and quality.
The main activities of DDishTV is distribution of STBs, Transmission of TV signals to the Satellite, SNG (Satellite News Gathering) and VSAT Activities in rural area. Recently, DDishTV is starting new Satellite Radio network which covers also all Mongolian major cities and towns via FM Transmitter.
For further information about DDish TV, please contact:
Khosbayar P.
khosbayar@ddishtv.mn
About Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English is an international news channel, holding over 70 bureaus around the world which span six different continents. Since being established in 2006, it has continued to grow in reach and popularity. The channel currently broadcasts to over 250m households across 130 countries.
Al Jazeera English has been recognized for its distinguished reporting and programming including being awarded this year’s Columbia Journalism Award and “Best 24 Hour News Program” at the 48th and 50th Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Al Jazeera English has also won Best News Channel three years running at the UK’s Freesat awards and received awards from the Royal Television Society, Amnesty International and YouTube. The channel has received nominations for international Emmy awards in both the News and Current Affairs categories, and from the Royal Television Society awards as the 2009 and 2010 “News Channel of the Year” in the UK.
Visit www.aljazeera.com for more details.
For further information please contact:
Press.int@aljazeera.net