Jamal Rayyan (born 23 August 1953 in Tulkarm ) is a Palestinian news television anchorman with Al Jazeera Television Network.

Professional experience

Jordan Radio and Television News

From 1974 to 1989 Jammal Rayan worked as news reporter and presenter for Jordan Radio and Television Corporation, Amman (Jordan).

Korean Broadcasting System

He worked as a news reporter for the Arabic radio station that belongs to Korean Broadcasting System Network.

BBC News

He worked for the BBC Arabic World Service, London (England).

Abu Dhabi

He worked for Abu Dhabi Al Oula Television Network, Abu Dhabi (UAE). He is noted for the programs "The World of News Tonight" and "The Fourth Dimension".

Al Jazeera

From 1996 to 1997 he worked with the Al Jazeera network in Doha, Qatar. He assisted in the channel's creation and in training and mentoring news presenters. Rayyan participated in news coverage of Iraq, the War on terrorism, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Since 1999, he has returned to working at Al Jazeera.