Who owns Al-Qaeda?
Al-Qaeda
Ultimate ownerNo fixed headquarters; operates as a global networkLeadership varies (DeCentralized Militant Organization)
- Brand origin
- Afghanistan
A transnational Salafi jihadist organization founded in 1988.
Is the information about Al-Qaeda correct?
Updated: 3 April 2026 ·
About Al-Qaeda
Subsidiaries: Various regional affiliates such as AQAP, AQIM, and Al-Shabaab
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