TVF International, a UK-based documentary production company, has signed an agreement to provide 25 hours of factual programming over an 18-month period to Al Jazeera. Headlining the package of documentaries is Glories of Islamic Art, a series showcasing the heritage of Islamic artists and architects. Al Jazeera also picked up Liberia: A Fragile Peace, which describes the rebirth of Africa’s oldest republic. In November 2006, Al Jazeera bought Behind the Labels, a program focusing on the harsh working conditions of women in the US-territory of Saipan. Leila Monks, sales executive at TVF International said that the Middle Eastern market is growing in importance. She added that they had sold a number of hours to Alhurra, as well as a total of 80 hours in two deals to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.
