The Group
A global leader in TV production, distribution and media rights acquisition
Timeline
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January 2022
Launch of new beIN SPORTS SVOD Platform in MENA - TOD
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April 2020
ViacomCBS acquires a 49% stake in MIRAMAX
beIN launches new ‘ON DEMAND’ on MENA
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February 2020
beIN and Canal+ Group agree an exclusive distribution and sub-licensing deal in France.
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May 2019
Launch of the beINSPIRED brand.
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November 2017
beIN launches the first 24-hour 24K channel in MENA.
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December 2016
beIN launches dedicated movies channel in MENA.
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Aug 2016
beIN MEDIA GROUP acquires largest Turkish Pay-TV platform Digiturk.
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Mar 2016
beIN MEDIA GROUP completes the acquisition of film and television studio MIRAMAX.
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Nov 2015
beIN MENA expand its portfolio to include movies, general entertainment, factual and kids content.
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Aug 2015
Launch of beIN SPORTS Spain.
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Jan 2015
beIN MEDIA GROUP is host broadcaster, producer and distributor of the 2015 handball World Championship.
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Dec 2014
Opening of 2 beIN shops in Doha.
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Oct 2014
Launch of beIN SPORTS Australia.
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Sept 2014
beIN IP office, the media rights management company, is inaugurated in London.
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Jan 2014
beIN MEDIA GROUP is incorporated and becomes the new independent holding company of beIN SPORTS.
Al Jazeera Sport Channels rebrand to beIN SPORTS. -
Dec 2013
Al Jazeera Media Network disassociates itself from all its sports activities.
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July 2013
Launch of beIN SPORTS Asia.
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Aug 2012
Launch of beIN SPORTS Americas.
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June 2012
Launch of beIN SPORTS France.
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Nov 2003
Inception of Al Jazeera Sport.
Leadership
A strategic vision driven by global leaders
FACTS & FIGURES
10 years old
beIN MEDIA GROUP was incorporated January 1st 2014
3,058
employees
40 countries
across 5 continents
7 companies
part of beIN MEDIA GROUP holding
130
channels
45,000+ Hours
of live broadcasting annually
Our locations
A dynamic development across all continents
