Al Jazeera Media Network announced the start of a comprehensive development phase for its operations, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. According to the announcement, the phase combines three integrated channels and a renewed programming schedule. The network says it seeks to balance calm presentation with depth of meaning, and to place human and social issues at the forefront of its concerns. The available information does not include details on when the three channels and the new programming schedule will begin broadcasting, the names of the channels, the content of each channel, or any new or changed programmes.