Friday, July 19, 2013

Al Jazeera set to move its London head office to The Shard skyscraper near the River Thames.


Al Jazeera (DStv 406 / TopTV 401) is set to become the first commercial tenant in London's skyscraper The Shard, The Evening Standard is reporting.

The 24-hour news channel from Qatar is reportedly getting ready to move its United Kingdom head office to the new skyscraper.

Al Jazeera has taken out a lease for floor space in the iconic building located near London Bridge and the River Thames.

Al Jazeera's current London head office is located in Knightsbridge.