Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani

Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani is the Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network. He is currently newsworthy due to his vision for the future of journalism in the digital age and Al Jazeera's initiatives in this area. Recently, at the Web Summit Qatar in February 2026, Sheikh Nasser outlined his vision for journalism to counter online outrage by restoring context and understanding. He unveiled the ‘Core Project’, urging a shift from prioritizing speed to prioritizing context, particularly in the era of artificial intelligence. This follows Al Jazeera's launch of a new integrative AI model called 'The Core' in December 2025, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. This initiative aims to shift the role of AI from a passive tool to an active partner in journalism, highlighting Al Jazeera's commitment to innovation and adapting to the evolving media landscape.