US EditionHit by Trump cuts, journalists at Dubai-based US channel face uncertain future
- Alhurra, a US-funded Arabic-language news channel headquartered in Dubai, abruptly ceased broadcasting last month, dismissing all 99 employees there.
- The closure followed significant budget cuts under President Trump, who prioritized direct dialogue over independent media to convey US political messaging.
- Alhurra struggled in a competitive market dominated by Qatar’s Al Jazeera and faced widespread layoffs, including a 25 percent workforce reduction after September cuts.
- Sara, a Dubai-based journalist at Alhurra, described the situation as "We're living a horror movie" while fighting for legally mandated end-of-service payments amid sudden job and income loss.
- Dubai authorities are providing assistance by easing residence permit cancellations, while US courts are reviewing challenges to defunding Alhurra and other USAGM outlets.
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Hit by Trump cuts, journalists at Dubai-based US channel face uncertain future
Sara, a Dubai-based journalist, joined the US-funded Alhurra TV news channel hoping for job security. But after it abruptly stopped broadcasting and fired most staff, she's wondering how to make ends meet.
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