Khaberni - On Sunday, death hid the prominent Jordanian journalist and the news anchor at "Al Jazeera" channel, Jamal Rayyan, at the age of 72, after a distinguished career that made him one of the most prominent media figures in the Arab world.
A pioneering professional career
The late Jamal Rayyan was from the founding generation of Al Jazeera channel, being one of the first to appear on its screen when it launched in 1996. Over decades, his voice and presence were associated with covering major global and regional events, especially the Palestinian cause which he passionately defended in media forums.
Sadness in media circles
Journalists and activists on social media mourned the deceased, recalling his high professionalism and unique style in presenting the news, and his firm stance on national issues. Rayyan has left behind a significant journalistic legacy that generations of Arab journalists have been trained on.
