beIN Sport claims the decision of the Saudi Arabian competition authority to remove it from the country’s TV screens is “manifestly politically motivated”.
beIN Sport loses Saudi licence
The authorities in Saudi Arabi have revoked the licence of premium sports channel beIN Sport.
Formula 1 takes action over illegal BeoutQ broadcasts
The Formula 1 organisation has launched an investigation into the illegal broadcasts by Saudi broadcaster BeoutQ.
NBCUniversal, Eleven Sports complain about Saudi piracy
NBCUniversal’s Telemundo and Eleven Sports Networks have now also complained about piracy of their live exclusive sports rights by Saudi based BeoutQ TV platform.
Egypt claims broadcast rights to 22 World Cup games
Egypt seems to have decided to broadcast 22 World Cup 2018 games, including those of the national team, on Egyptian television, even without a proper rights contract.
BeIn Sport and Du reach last-minute carriage deal
Subscribers to Dubai-based Du platform were left in the dark over the weekend as to whether they will be able to watch the 64 World Cup football games.
Egypt upholds $22.7m beIN Sports fine
A fine $22.7 million levied against beIN sports and its chair Nasser al-Khalaifi has been upheld by the Cairo Economic Court.
Egypt fines beIN Sports $22m for anti-competitiveness
beIN Sports has been hit with a $22 million fine after Egypt’s competition authority ruled the network had been engaged in anti-competitive practices.
Canal barred from beIN distribution deal
The Autorité de la Concurrence says Canal+ cannot go ahead with the exclusive distribution agreement with beIN sports.
Canal-BeIN close to exclusive deal
Talks between Canal+ and BeIN sports over an exclusive distribution deal have entered a new phase.