July 1, 2023 UAE telecom company has dropped beIN channels from its home subscription service. Telecom provider du informed customers via email that beIN services would no longer be available on home subscription packages and that a discount would be provided to cover the loss of service. The popular sports channels have exclusive rights to broadcast major sporting events in the UAE, including English Premier League, Champions League, Spanish La Liga and NBA basketball. The removal of the channels will come as a blow to sports fans in the UAE. Earlier in the month Abu Dhabi-based telecom firm Etisalat also removed beIN sports channels for its subscribers. Enterprise customers were also informed of the removal of beIN channels from du subscriptions. In an emailed statement, a beIN spokesperson said, “Discussions with du regarding the renewal and inclusion of beIN’s channels in its packages have been ongoing for many months. Should beIN not be available on du packages from 1 July, when the current agreement ends, beIN will continue to provide its valued and loyal UAE subscribers with the world’s very best premium sports and entertainment content.” “UAE customers can still watch key sports events such as European football leagues, UEFA club and national team competitions, ATP/WTA tennis including Wimbledon, this summer’s The Ashes series between England and Australia, NBA and American sports, and much more through the beIN Satellite Network and TOD (tod.tv).
