Doha: Discovery, the world leader in real-time entertainment; BeIN Media Group, the global sports and entertainment broadcaster, has announced that it will continue its long-standing partnership in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Since the first partnership in 2016, a Discovery deal with beIN has allowed fans of real-world entertainment to enjoy popular Discovery content from HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and Fatafeat. The renewed deal will also see the addition of Discovery Channel, Discovery Inc.’s flagship channel, which became available to beIN subscribers starting today.
Discovery Channel is set to be a notable addition to beIN’s channel portfolio – which already reaches 62.5 million viewers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa – dedicated to creating high-quality non-fiction content that informs consumers about Wesley from all over the world on its wonders, its diversity and its astonishment.
Francesco Berta, Senior Director of Business Development and Distribution for Middle East, Africa, Turkey and North Eastern Europe at Discovery, said: “beIN has been an important partner in the MENA region, and we’re excited to not just continue our work The deal with the addition of Discovery’s main private channel Take us to beIN Broadcast Group.
Discerning fans can enjoy their favorite content across several passionate industries including food, home, natural history, science and travel, with new seasons launching many popular shows in the coming months. . “
Mohamed Al-Subaie, interim CEO of beIN MENA, said: “beIN MEDIA GROUP is committed to providing viewers in the Arab world with the best content that stimulates thought and meets the needs of the whole family. We are happy to continue our partnership with Discovery, a pioneer company in the field, which brings new developments. In travel, gastronomy, history and nature from all over the world in the lounges of our subscribers. Viewers can enjoy favorite Discovery shows with our new, smarter, simpler packages, which provide subscribers with great content and a better user experience. ”
BeIN customers in the Middle East and North Africa can continue to enjoy their favorite Fatafeat offerings including Manal Al-Alam Restaurant and Al-Arabi Mukhnaqah Al-Arabi, as well as House Hunters International (HGTV), Celebrity IOU (HGTV ), Chopped (Food Network) and Mysteries At The Museum. (Travel Channel) and more. Additionally, with the launch of Discovery Channel, beIN customers will have access to world-class entertainment franchises including Gold Rush, Undercover Billionaire, Shark Week, Deadliest Catch, Dino Hunters and Expedition Unknown.
The Discovery Channel Group can be found at beIN channel numbers: Discovery Channel – 201; Fatafeat – 251; HGTV – 260; Travel channel – 261.