Ghassan bin Jiddo
Ghassan bin Jiddo | |
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Born | Al Koussour, Tunisia | 8 August 1962
Nationality | Lebanese; Tunisian |
Occupation | Journalist |
Ghassan bin Jiddo (
Early life and education
Ghassan bin Jiddo was born to a Muslim
Career
Jiddo began his journalism career as a correspondent for the
In 2012, Jiddo became the director of Beirut-based
Notable works
During his Al Jazeera years, Jiddo worked on a documentary about
Views
After his resignation from Al Jazeera, Jiddo claimed that the opposition in Syria and those who support them are responsible for the spilled Syrian blood, asserting that real opposition should never use weapons and violence against the citizens.
Personal life
Jiddo is married to an Iranian woman, Neda Ghaemmaghami. Originally a Tunisian citizen, Ghassan has dual citizenship after acquiring the Lebanese nationality.[1]
Jiddo was chosen to be the 24th most influential Arab among 100 Arab personalities by Arabian Business in 2007[10] and 59th most influential Arab in the world among 500 Arab personalities again by Arabian Business in 2011.[9] He was mentioned as a possible successor to then Al Jazeera director general Wadah Khanfar.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Ghassan bin Jiddo". Fanoos. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ a b Bridget Johnson (1 May 2012). "Media Outlet with Hezbollah Ties Opens Bureau Near White House". The New Media Journal. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
- ISBN 978-1-84511-564-7.
- ^ "Ghassan Ben Jeddo resigns from Al Jazeera". As Safir (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Atlas Info: Al Jazeera accepte la démission de son chef de bureau à Beyrouth" (in French). Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Bin Jeddo Confirms Resignation to Al Manar Website". Al Manar. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Zeina Karam (11 June 2012). "New pan-Arab satellite channel goes on air". AJC News. Associated Press. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Al Mayadeen TV: New Kid on the Block". Al Akhbar. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "The world's most influential Arabs". Arabian Business. 2011. Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "100 most powerful Arabs 2007". Arabian Business. 18 March 2007. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Violence against Citizens, Ghassan Bin Jeddo". JP News. 21 May 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Mohammed Al Jazairy (14 June 2012). "Al Mayadeen: The last attempt to revive pro-Assad media". Asharq Alawsat. Archived from the original on 18 May 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
External links
- Media related to Ghassan bin Jiddo at Wikimedia Commons