The Khabar Agency (KA) (Kazakh: "Хабар" Агенттігі, romanized: "Habar" Agenttıgı, [χɑbɑr]; Russian: Агентство «Хабар», romanized: Agentstvo Khabar) is a major media outlet in Kazakhstan. It was established in 1995, known originally as the National Television News Agency (Khabar is News in Kazakh). It is currently one of the largest networks in the country, and broadcasts daily in Kazakh and Russian. Additionally, Khabar runs the satellite channel Jibek Joly TV, which is potentially available across Europe and Asia. It features programming in English, Kazakh and Russian.[1]
Khabar annually hosts the Eurasian Media Forum, which attempts to bring together journalists and political figures to "facilitate the professional development of the Eurasian media and promote international public understanding of Eurasian issues".[2] Since 1 January 2016, Khabar has been an associate member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).[3][4]
Ownership
The ownership of Khabar has at times not been completely clear. Dariga Nazarbayeva, daughter of Kazakh presidentNursultan Nazarbayev, founded and controlled the company. She officially stepped down as company chairwoman during her bid for parliament in 2004.[5] However, she still retained close ties to the agency and continued to organize the Euraisan Media Forum. Her husband, Rakhat Aliyev, confirmed that the couple still held shares in Khabar, along with several other media outlets.[6] He was, however, quick to deny direct ownership, and attacked those who claimed otherwise.[7]
In April 2006, Kazakhstan's Information and Culture Minister Ermukhamet Ertysbayev announced the intention to gain "one hundred-percent state control over the Khabar joint-stock company." This came on the heels of a general government call for greater control of the media, brought about from the turmoil following the murder of political opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbayev.[5]
Shortly thereafter, Dariga's Asar party was merged into Otan. Some observers see the near-simultaneous loss of both the political party and the Khabar network as efforts by President Nazarbayev to reel in his daughter.[8][9]
On 5 May 2006, Maulen Ashimbaev, deputy head of the President's administration, was named the new chairman. As of 2006 the state owned 50% plus one share of Khabar.[10]
On March 29, 2022, Berik Uali, the former press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan, was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of "Khabar" News Agency JSC.[11]
Political bias
As one of the primary media outlets in Kazakhstan, Khabar is often under scrutiny for its role in elections. The agency is often criticized for mostly covering pro-presidential parties, namely Otan (now Amanat) and Asar, Dariga's short-lived party.[12] During the 2004 elections, for example, half of all election coverage on Khabar was devoted to the Asar Party.[13]
Services
Khabar Radio – broadcasts generalist programming in Kazakh and Russian. It has been broadcast since 1995.
Khabar TV – started trial broadcasts in 1994, and regular broadcasts from 1995. Nationwide public channel that broadcasts news, entertainment and sports. It replaced Alatau (previously Kazakhstan-2) that was operated by Qazaqstan Radio and Television Corporation.
Khabar 24 – news channel formerly called 24KZ. Started in 2014 and took over the frequencies of the channel El Arna which shut down at the same time.
El Arna – originally established in 2000 as Khabar 2. Relaunched several times, and changed its name to El Arna in 2002. Due to weak finances, the channel was closed down in 2014, but re-emerged in March 2017 as a film channel on cable and satellite. The channel broadcasts mainly local films, but also TV series, documentaries and short films.
Kazakh TV – satellite channel started on October 25, 2002. Originally called CaspioNet, but changed to its current name on September 1, 2012.
Bilim jäne Mädenïet – education and cultural channel which merged with Kazakh TV in October 2016.
^About Us 2010-04-09 at the Wayback MachineEurasian Media Forum.
^Jiandani, Sergio (18 December 2015). "Kazakhstan: Khabar Agency becomes EBU associate member". esctoday.com. ESC Today. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
^. khabar.kz (in Russian). Khabar Agency. 18 December 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015. (version in Kazakh 2015-12-22 at the Wayback Machine)
^ abKazakhstani Government Moves To Reassert Control On Mass Media 2017-12-29 at the Wayback MachineEurasianet
^Kazakh President's son-in-law denies bank charges, admits to media holdings RFE/RL. 2002.
^A Press Repressed 2007-09-27 at the Wayback MachineGlobal Journalist. 2002.
^Kazakhstan: Battle Of The Clans Continues 2017-10-18 at the Wayback MachineEurasianet
^Kazakhstan: Apparent Rift Opens Within Nazarbayev Family 2017-12-30 at the Wayback MachineEurasianet
^Kazakh Presidential Aide Named To Head Media Company RFE/RL. May 2006.
^"Berik Uali named Chairman of Khabar News Agency". www.kt.kz. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
^To Tout Reform, Nazarbayev Uses Opposition Minister 2018-07-26 at the Wayback MachineEurasianet.
^Media Bias Mars Kazakhstan’s Election Campaign 2018-07-26 at the Wayback MachineEurasianet.
External links
Official website
April 24, 2023
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The Khabar Agency KA Kazakh Habar Agenttigi romanized Habar Agenttigi xɑbɑr Russian Agentstvo Habar romanized Agentstvo Khabar is a major media outlet in Kazakhstan It was established in 1995 known originally as the National Television News Agency Khabar is News in Kazakh It is currently one of the largest networks in the country and broadcasts daily in Kazakh and Russian Additionally Khabar runs the satellite channel Jibek Joly TV which is potentially available across Europe and Asia It features programming in English Kazakh and Russian 1 Khabar AgencyFormerlyNational Television News AgencyTypeJoint stock companyIndustryMass mediaFounded1995 1995 HeadquartersAlmatyArea servedKazakhstanUnited StatesKey peopleBerik Uali Chairman of the Board ProductsBroadcasting radio web portalsWebsitekhabar wbr kz Khabar TVCountryKazakhstanBroadcast areaKazakhstanHeadquartersAlmaty KazakhstanProgrammingLanguage s Kazakh RussianOwnershipOwnerKhabar AgencySister channelsEl ArnaKhabar 24Jibek Joly TVHistoryLaunched23 October 1995 27 years ago 1995 10 23 LinksWebsitekhabar wbr kzAvailabilityTerrestrialDigital terrestrial televisionChannel 2 Contents 1 History 1 1 Ownership 1 2 Political bias 2 Services 3 Location 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditKhabar annually hosts the Eurasian Media Forum which attempts to bring together journalists and political figures to facilitate the professional development of the Eurasian media and promote international public understanding of Eurasian issues 2 Since 1 January 2016 Khabar has been an associate member of the European Broadcasting Union EBU 3 4 Ownership Edit The ownership of Khabar has at times not been completely clear Dariga Nazarbayeva daughter of Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev founded and controlled the company She officially stepped down as company chairwoman during her bid for parliament in 2004 5 However she still retained close ties to the agency and continued to organize the Euraisan Media Forum Her husband Rakhat Aliyev confirmed that the couple still held shares in Khabar along with several other media outlets 6 He was however quick to deny direct ownership and attacked those who claimed otherwise 7 In April 2006 Kazakhstan s Information and Culture Minister Ermukhamet Ertysbayev announced the intention to gain one hundred percent state control over the Khabar joint stock company This came on the heels of a general government call for greater control of the media brought about from the turmoil following the murder of political opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbayev 5 Shortly thereafter Dariga s Asar party was merged into Otan Some observers see the near simultaneous loss of both the political party and the Khabar network as efforts by President Nazarbayev to reel in his daughter 8 9 On 5 May 2006 Maulen Ashimbaev deputy head of the President s administration was named the new chairman As of 2006 the state owned 50 plus one share of Khabar 10 On March 29 2022 Berik Uali the former press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Khabar News Agency JSC 11 Political bias Edit As one of the primary media outlets in Kazakhstan Khabar is often under scrutiny for its role in elections The agency is often criticized for mostly covering pro presidential parties namely Otan now Amanat and Asar Dariga s short lived party 12 During the 2004 elections for example half of all election coverage on Khabar was devoted to the Asar Party 13 Services EditKhabar Radio broadcasts generalist programming in Kazakh and Russian It has been broadcast since 1995 Khabar TV started trial broadcasts in 1994 and regular broadcasts from 1995 Nationwide public channel that broadcasts news entertainment and sports It replaced Alatau previously Kazakhstan 2 that was operated by Qazaqstan Radio and Television Corporation Khabar 24 news channel formerly called 24KZ Started in 2014 and took over the frequencies of the channel El Arna which shut down at the same time El Arna originally established in 2000 as Khabar 2 Relaunched several times and changed its name to El Arna in 2002 Due to weak finances the channel was closed down in 2014 but re emerged in March 2017 as a film channel on cable and satellite The channel broadcasts mainly local films but also TV series documentaries and short films Kazakh TV satellite channel started on October 25 2002 Originally called CaspioNet but changed to its current name on September 1 2012 Bilim jane Madeniet education and cultural channel which merged with Kazakh TV in October 2016 Location EditKhabar s headquarters is located on 4 Kunayev Street in Astana Near to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy headquarters References Edit About Us Archived 2009 12 17 at the Wayback Machine Khabar Agency About Us Archived 2010 04 09 at the Wayback Machine Eurasian Media Forum Jiandani Sergio 18 December 2015 Kazakhstan Khabar Agency becomes EBU associate member esctoday com ESC Today Retrieved 19 December 2015 S 1 yanvarya telekanal Habar vstupaet v Evropejskij veshatelnyj soyuz khabar kz in Russian Khabar Agency 18 December 2015 Archived from the original on 22 December 2015 Retrieved 19 December 2015 version in Kazakh Archived 2015 12 22 at the Wayback Machine a b Kazakhstani Government Moves To Reassert Control On Mass Media Archived 2017 12 29 at the Wayback Machine Eurasianet Kazakh President s son in law denies bank charges admits to media holdings RFE RL 2002 A Press Repressed Archived 2007 09 27 at the Wayback Machine Global Journalist 2002 Kazakhstan Battle Of The Clans Continues Archived 2017 10 18 at the Wayback Machine Eurasianet Kazakhstan Apparent Rift Opens Within Nazarbayev Family Archived 2017 12 30 at the Wayback Machine Eurasianet Kazakh Presidential Aide Named To Head Media Company RFE RL May 2006 Berik Uali named Chairman of Khabar News Agency www kt kz 2022 03 29 Retrieved 2022 11 08 To Tout Reform Nazarbayev Uses Opposition Minister Archived 2018 07 26 at the Wayback Machine Eurasianet Media Bias Mars Kazakhstan s Election Campaign Archived 2018 07 26 at the Wayback Machine Eurasianet External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Khabar Agency amp oldid 1147461788, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
