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In a format that blends professional depth with vivid field experiences, placing the reader at the heart of the scene and behind the working environment of field correspondents of Al Jazeera Media Network, Al Jazeera Media Institute has released the thirty‑ninth issue of *Mjalat Al-Sahafa*, Journalism Magazine. The edition highlights human stories and professional practices from around the world, reflecting integration between fieldwork and newsroom processes. It presents content that combines rigorous analysis, documented narrative, and reports that pictures details of the moment with accuracy and responsibility.

In its editorial * Al Jazeera and the spirit of the field*, the magazine emphasizes that the issue’s main dossier seeks to restore the spirit of journalism from the field, from journalists’ experiences, their real concerns, and how they dealt with difficult professional moments, especially in Arab countries that face wars, extreme climate‑change consequences, sharp political and sectarian polarization.

The issue features a collection of rich articles addressing various journalistic and professional issues. Among the most notable is an interview by colleague Mohammed Ahaddad with Assef Hammidi, Director of Al Jazeera News Channel, in which they discuss coverage of genocide in Gaza under the title “We do Not hide the truth under the Banner of Balance.” Other articles include: “What does it mean to be an investigative journalist today?” by Edwy Plenel, co‑founder of Mediapart, in addition to “From news to documentation: Practical lessons from covering the War on Gaza” by Hisham Zaqout.

Bashar Hamdan contributes an article titled “Short documentary film: Counter‑memory to genocide,” while Omar Al‑Hajj writes “From Neighborhoods to continents: How I became a journalist at Al Jazeera.” Islam Rashad explores in his article “How does doubt protect us from misinformation?” and Anis Al‑Jarmani writes “Health is a political matter, and journalism should be too.”

Moreover, the issue includes specialized and engaging articles in the field of journalism, such as: “How can journalism makes climate crisis a public issue?” by Banna Salama; “A Journalist’s diary in Damascus on Liberation Day” by Mohammed Deeb; “How do we save migration stories from sinking?” by Carlos Zurutuza; “Journalist or Analyst?” by Hammam Kedar; “How narrative journalism movement was born in American Print Media?” by Mohammed Zaidan; “Journalism in Gaza: race against the train of genocide” by Ameera Nassar; “Journalism in Mauritania: What lies behind freedom of expression indicators?” by Ahmed Mohammed Al‑Mustafa, and “What image of Gaza will stick in world’s memory?” by Hassan Ubaid.

Together, these materials form a rich blend of insights and analyses that reflect the depth of journalistic experience and diversity of its interests. This issue serves as a platform for exchanging expertise and raising professional questions, highlighting journalism’s commitment to its core values in the pursuit of truth and engagement with major global issues that shape features of the world.