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We all loved AJ as it is a very unique place to work . Take this career move as a new chapter in your life. Im sure it will be better than the one you are leaving behind. Wish you success

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Thank you Shafaat. 🙂

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Congratulations on your 16 years with Al Jazeera and the excellent balanced journalism that you and your colleagues provide in a highly polarised media environment. All the best for your future projects and accomplishments.

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Thank you Hugh. I'll always miss Al Jazeera, and will be a loyal viewer! And you're not wrong about the polarised environment....

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I just happen to think that the people of the world should be more open and welcoming of refugees who don't look like ukrainians but we shouldn't nonetheless be more welcoming of them I believe that when you treat somebody with respect that they will respond in kind

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Hi Ed. I plan to focus on migration on this Substack and will definitely look at many of the double standards that are clear on this issue.

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Just discovered that I have missed you on the Al-jareera News Stand for some time now, so I googled to find out.

Wishing you the best in your future endeavour.

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Thank you Joel. And I’m glad you found me here. I’ll always miss Al Jazeera but am enjoying writing.

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Congrats Barbara. Now that we’ve stopped following each other around the newsrooms of the world, I’ll instead look forward to reading this. Best wishes, Glenn

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Thank you Glenn. Still remember that lovely lunch in DC many years ago now. Hope all is well

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And I remember your Halloween party when we were both at Sky, many, MANY, years ago, lol. All is good thanks :)

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2004. The Heaven and Hell party. I have all the pictures.... under lock and key! 😉 😈 😇

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2004. The Heaven and Hell party. I have all the pictures.... under lock and key! 😉 😈 😇

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Barbara, good Luck for your future endeavors!

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Thank you so much Carlo, and thank you for being so supportive of my new projects.

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This is awesome Barbara. Big moves take courage and I'm inspired by your decision. Excited to see what you get up to next. And try to enjoy some downtime inbetween all of the above!

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Thanks Kim. Not sure about the downtime but I confess I won't miss the late evening shifts!

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Just discovered that I have missed you on the Al-jareera News Stand for some time now, so I googled to find out.

Wishing you the best in your future endeavour.

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I have been following AJ News Hour even if I have to wake upat 5 am in the Philippines. ❤️

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I always looked forward to seeing on my TV. You brightened Aljazera you and Nemazze. All the best Sera

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It was always great to watch the News from London on Al Jazeera presented by you Barbara since you are very pretty,smart and presented the news well as always.I used to watch the news from Colombo,Sri Lanka even though the News from London was telecast after midnight SL Time.I wish you all the best in your new venture and all success in the future May Almighty God bless You Barbara.

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Ti seguo e ti ammiro da sempre.Il tuo limpido percorso professionale onora non solo te, ma anche noi tutti Sardi.Complimenti,e auguri per questa tua nuova impresa professionale.

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how many great achievements Barbara! Looking forward to your newsletter updates!

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Good luck with your new projects! I hope to chat with you over coffee one day. Cheers.

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In bocca al lupo!

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In bocca al lupo!

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