Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face ever seen on the channel when it launched in 1996, has passed away at the age of 73. Rayyan had a broadcasting career spanning over five decades, covering major global events for the network. Born in Tulkarem, Palestine, he became one of Al Jazeera’s most recognizable presenters, shaping regional news coverage for nearly three decades.
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