\u2018Immediate and immersive\u2019 coverage earns\u00a0Al Jazeera English prestigious broadcasting award<\/p>\n
Al Jazeera English has won the 2026\u00a0RTS Television Journalism Award\u00a0for Breaking News for its coverage of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.<\/p>\n
At a gala event in London on March 4, judges from the Royal Television Society praised the broadcaster for its \u201cvisually distinctive \u2026 authentic and impactful storytelling [that] was a superb blend of show-and-tell journalism, alongside powerful interviewing\u201d.<\/p>\n
Congratulating the team, Al Jazeera English Managing Director Issa Ali said, \u201cThis award speaks to the tenacity, dedication and professionalism of our journalists, and our commitment as a leading international news broadcaster, to ensure that the significance of the \u2018what\u2019s happening\u2019 is also being understood.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nEvents in Syria in late 2024 unfolded rapidly, but Al Jazeera kept pace. It was the first international media outlet to reach Umayyad Square in Damascus, the symbolic heart of Syria. Within hours of the regime\u2019s collapse, Al Jazeera correspondents were positioned in key locations across Syria, supported by dynamic and focused teams in the Doha newsroom.<\/p>\n
Director of News Ibrahim Helal explained why he is so proud of this award: \u201cSyria has been one of the most complex stories of our time. Covering a 13-year war involving regional and global powers requires us to provide both depth and clarity – quickly. This award reflects the ability of Al Jazeera English journalists to break news while providing context and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Royal Television Society Journalism Awards\u00a0recognise international broadcasting achievements. It\u2019s the second time in five years that Al Jazeera has taken home the coveted prize for breaking news, with its coverage of the Beirut port explosion winning in 2021.<\/p>\n
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