Al Jazeera Children's Channel takes off with a set of special programs and series that summarizes the Channel's milestones of success over the past year. A bouquet of premiers will be also showcased throughout the day, including the Channel's first cartoon series, 'Kalila wa Dimna' and the exclusive premier of 'Ibn El Ghaba (Jungle Boy)', the first animated film of international standards produced in the Gulf.
As part of its commitment to maintaining a two-way communication with the viewers, Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC), offers Arab parents and their children an opportunity to debate its content and programs over a special episode of its in-house produced show 'Nadhra Ala'; the young guests coming from different part of the Arab World address the Channel's Executive General Manager with their views and debate their concerns.
Additionally, Al Jazeera Children's Channel introduces two groundbreaking edutainment series comprising of animated children songs 'Rami and Lamia' and 'Lulu and Marmar'; the first is designed to capitalize on children's attitude and slip-in behavior while the second aims to enhance children's cultural knowledge and understanding.
As part of the special day on screen, Al Jazeera Children's Channel also broadcasts new episodes of the first Arabic televised magazines: 'Wahat Al Oloum' the informative science magazine, '1, 2 Intalek' the dynamic sports magazine, 'Siha wa Salama' the educational health magazine, 'Duniamedia' the up-to-date tech news as well as 'Wasla', the monthly program linking young Arab children. 'Kol Yom', the daily rendezvous magazine showcases, in this special episode, the 'behind the scenes' gags. An-Nadi presenters will accompany the viewers and introduce them to the day's programs.
Al Jazeera Children's Channel to commemorate its first year of broadcast
In marking its first year on air, Al Jazeera Children's Channel, the first Arabic edutainment channel, offers a range of special programs on Saturday 9th September 2006.
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Notes and media contacts
Al Jazeera Children's ChannelAl Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC), a Pan Arabic edutainment channel, was launched in September 2005. Through its unique concept and a range of own produced educational programmes, JCC opens up avenues for Arab Children to learn about different environments and cultures, as well as encourage them to learn and seek knowledge.
JCC's extensive range of programmes in Arabic appeals to and educates children aged three to fifteen. JCC produces about 40% of the broadcast programmes, and maintain a low ratio of cartoon slots (13%). JCC is the first Arabic Children's channel to present a debate show where Arab Children can express themselves and communicate their thoughts. Al Jazeera Children's Channel is also the first to produce thematic magazines in Arabic covering different educational subjects: Science, Health, Technology, Sports as well as a game show which includes general knowledge information, physical challenges and fun.
Al Jazeera Children's Channel has deployed state-of-the-art studios and facilities to ensure high quality TV production. JCC is committed to broadcasting new programmes for 6 of the 18 hours on weekdays and 7 of the 19 hours on weekends.
JCC is a free to air TV channel on Arabsat, Nilesat, and Hotbird reaching all Arab countries and Europe.
Qatar-headquartered, JCC has five regional offices in Cairo, Beirut, Amman, Rabat and Paris.
For more information:
Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC)
Loucia Yousef Isaac
Press Relations
Fax: +974 48 24 340
Loucia Yousef Isaac
Media Relations Officer
Marketing and Communications Division
T +974 48 24 347
F +974 48 24 340
Al Jazeera Children's Channel
Education City
PO Box 23190
Doha, Qatar
T +974 48 24 333
F +974 48 24 330
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorWednesday, September 06 - 2006 at 15:11 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This Article was updated on Tuesday, January 30 - 2007
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