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Broadcast Pro
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN Sports confirms exclusive LaLiga coverage across MENA
The sports broadcaster launches its studio coverage of the new Spanish football season on Saturday, starting with Barcelona's visit to Mallorca, hosted by Tariq Al-Hammad. As the latest season of LaLiga gets underway tomorrow night, beIN Media Group (beIN) has unveiled its live coverage plans from the MENA region. Continuing a partnership with Spain's top division that dates back to 2003, beIN will broadcast all 380 matches of the upcoming campaign live and exclusively on its flagship beIN Sports channels. Coverage will be available in Arabic, English and French across all 24 MENA markets. The season begins with Girona hosting Rayo Vallecano at 20:00 MECCA on beIN Sports 3. Much of the pre-season focus is on whether Real Madrid's new head coach, Xabi Alonso, can bridge the gap to reigning champions Barcelona. Live studio coverage for the match will begin at 20:00 MECCA on beIN Sports 3, hosted by Saudi presenter Tariq Al-Hammad alongside analysts Tariq Al Jalahma of Kuwait and Morocco's Youssef Chippo, with commentary offered in both Arabic and English. Madrid will not take to the pitch until Tuesday, when they host Osasuna at 21:30 MECCA, while city rivals Atletico Madrid begin their campaign on Sunday away to Espanyol at 22:30 MECCA, aiming to improve on last season's third-place finish. Coverage of Atletico's opener will follow Athletic Club's home clash with Sevilla at 20:30 MECCA, with both matches shown live on beIN Sports 3. Studio analysis will feature Mohammed Saadon, Youssef Chippo and Wael Gomaa. Last season, beIN's LaLiga broadcasts attracted a cumulative audience of 2.5bn viewers across MENA, underlining the league's enduring popularity in the region. With stars such as Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams returning, alongside high-profile newcomers including Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Girona's Vitor Reis, and Real Sociedad's Goncalo Guedes, fans can expect another captivating season of Spanish football. Duncan Walkinshaw, Director of me at beIN MENA, said: 'This time last year, we announced an extension of our exclusive broadcast rights deal with LaLiga to see beIN remain the home of Spanish football across the entire MENA region until the end of the 2027-28 season. As committed partners for what is now 23 years, we are very proud to continue to help the league grow globally by way of our world-class broadcasting and significant, dependable investment. We look forward to what promises to be another incredible season featuring some of the best players and most storied teams in world football.' The relationship between beIN and LaLiga has evolved over the past two decades, with this season set to see the broadcaster also collaborating to help showcase the league's LaLiga Fantasy video game, which EA SPORTS recently launched in Arabic. Details of how to play online, strategies for success, and details about the various prizes on offer will be shared across beIN's social platforms. BeIN will broadcast all 380 LaLiga matches exclusively across all 24 MENA territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
Web Release
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Web Release
With All 380 LALIGA Games Live and Exclusive, beIN SPORTS Confirms Itself Home of Spanish Football Across MEN
As another engrossing season of LALIGA prepares to kick-off tomorrow night, beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment, and media conglomerate, has revealed its live coverage plans, confirming itself the home of Spanish football across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). A continuation of a long-standing partnership between beIN and the Spanish top-flight that dates back more than two decades to 2003, the region's leading broadcaster will show all 380 matches from the upcoming season live and exclusive on its flagship beIN SPORTS channels. With commentary in Arabic, English, and French and available across all 24 MENA markets, the season-opening game takes viewers to Girona, who face Rayo Vallecano at 20:00 MECCA on beIN SPORTS 3. Much of the talk ahead of the new season is whether Real Madrid's new coach Xabi Alonso can close the gap on last year's champions Barcelona. Last year, Los Merengues finished just four points behind Hansi Flick's high-flying Barca, whose new campaign gets underway on Saturday at Mallorca. Live studio coverage, hosted by renowned Saudi presenter Tariq Al-Hammad and with analysis from Kuwaiti Tariq Al Jalahma and Morrocco's Youssef Chippo, will start at 20:00 MECCA on beIN SPORTS 3, with match commentary available in Arabic and English. While Madrid are not in action until Tuesday when they host Osasuna from 21:30 MECCA, city rivals Atletico start their season on Sunday away to Espanyol at 22:30 MECCA looking to improve on last year's third-place finish. Coverage of Diego Simeone's new-look side starts at 22.30 MECCA, immediately following Athletic Club's campaign opener at home to Sevilla at 20:30 MECCA. All three matches are live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS 3, with Mohammed Saadon joined in the studio by Chippo and Wael Gomaa. Last season saw 2.5 billion cumulative viewers tune in to beIN's LALIGA coverage across MENA, providing a clear indication of the Spanish top-flight's unmatched popularity in the region and the broadcaster's ability to provide unmissable, unparalleled coverage with the biggest names in the studios and the most in-depth analysis. With the likes of Barca's Lamine Yamal, Atletico's Julian Alvarez, and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams all expected to shine once more, plus a host of new faces in the form of new Madridista Trent Alexander Arnold, Girona's Vitor Reis, and Goncalo Guedes of Real Sociedad, another enthralling season beckons. Duncan Walkinshaw, Director of Programs at beIN MENA, said: 'This time last year, we announced an extension of our exclusive broadcast rights deal with LALIGA to see beIN remain the home of Spanish football across the entire MENA region until the end of the 2027-28 season. As committed partners for what is now 23 years, we are very proud to continue to help the league grow globally by way of our world-class broadcasting and significant, dependable investment. We look forward to what promises to be another incredible season featuring some of the best players and most storied teams in world football.' The relationship between beIN and LALIGA has evolved over the past two decades, with this season set to see the broadcaster also collaborating to help showcase the league's LALIGA Fantasy video game, which EA SPORTS recently launched in Arabic. Details of how to play online, strategies for success, and details about the various prizes on offer will be shared across beIN's social platforms. beIN will broadcast all 380 LALIGA matches exclusively across all 24 MENA territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
Qatar Tribune
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
beIn to broadcast all La Liga games live
As another engrossing season of La Liga prepares to kick-off on Friday night, beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment, and media conglomerate, has revealed its live coverage plans, confirming itself the home of Spanish football across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). A continuation of a long-standing partnership between beIN and the Spanish top-flight that dates back more than two decades to 2003, the region's leading broadcaster will show all 380 matches from the upcoming season live and exclusive on its flagship beIN SPORTS channels. With commentary in Arabic, English, and French and available across all 24 MENA markets, the season-opening game takes viewers to Girona, who face Rayo Vallecano at 20:00 MECCA on beIN SPORTS 3. Much of the talk ahead of the new season is whether Real Madrid's new coach Xabi Alonso can close the gap on last year's champions Barcelona. Last year, Los Merengues finished just four points behind Hansi Flick's high-flying Barca, whose new campaign gets underway on Saturday at Mallorca. Live studio coverage, hosted by renowned Saudi presenter Tariq Al-Hammad and with analysis from Kuwaiti Tariq Al Jalahma and Morrocco's Youssef Chippo, will start at 20:00 MECCA on beIN SPORTS 3, with match commentary available in Arabic and English. While Madrid are not in action until Tuesday when they host Osasuna from 21:30 MECCA, city rivals Atletico start their season on Sunday away to Espanyol at 22:30 MECCA looking to improve on last year's third-place finish. Coverage of Diego Simeone's new-look side starts at 22.30 MECCA, immediately following Athletic Club's campaign opener at home to Sevilla at 20:30 MECCA. All three matches are live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS 3, with Mohammed Saadon joined in the studio by Chippo and Wael Gomaa. Last season saw 2.5 billion cumulative viewers tune in to beIN's La Liga coverage across MENA, providing a clear indication of the Spanish top-flight's unmatched popularity in the region and the broadcaster's ability to provide unmissable, unparalleled coverage with the biggest names in the studios and the most in-depth analysis. With the likes of Barca's Lamine Yamal, Atletico's Julian Alvarez, and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams all expected to shine once more, plus a host of new faces in the form of new Madridista Trent Alexander Arnold, Girona's Vitor Reis, and Goncalo Guedes of Real Sociedad, another enthralling season beckons. Duncan Walkinshaw, Director of Programs at beIN MENA, said: 'This time last year, we announced an extension of our exclusive broadcast rights deal with La Liga to see beIN remain the home of Spanish football across the entire MENA region until the end of the 2027-28 season. As committed partners for what is now 23 years, we are very proud to continue to help the league grow globally by way of our world- class broadcasting and significant, dependable investment. 'We look forward to what promises to be another incredible season featuring some of the best players and most storied teams in world football.' The relationship between beIN and La Liga has evolved over the past two decades, with this season set to see the broadcaster also collaborating to help showcase the league's La Liga Fantasy video game, which EA SPORTS recently launched in Arabic. Details of how to play online, strategies for success, and details about the various prizes on offer will be shared across beIN's social platforms. beIN will broadcast all 380 La Liga matches exclusively across all 24 MENA territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
Grazia USA
08-08-2025
- Business
- Grazia USA
Inside MECCA Bourke Street: A First Look At Melbourne's New Beauty Wonderland
MECCA Bourke St, Melbourne flagship store / All images: Sean Fennessy for MECCA By the time the doors swing open this morning, Bourke Street will have already transformed into a festival of beauty. But on a quieter weekday morning, a few days before launch, select media and friends of the brand were given a sneak preview of MECCA's new flagship—a 4,000-square-metre wonderland nearly 30 years in the making. Here is everything you need to know about the new home of beauty. Situated at 299 Bourke Street, on the hallowed former site of Cole's Book Arcade—once known as 'the grandest bookshop in the world'—MECCA Bourke Street is a triumphant fusion of history and modernity. Over three expansive levels, the store brings together more than 200 global beauty brands, 80+ premium services, and 300 highly trained team members, in a space designed to educate, indulge, and evoke joy. From the outside, the 1930s heritage-listed façade still stands proud. Its arched windows restored, terrazzo floors gleaming, and the spirit of Melbourne's incredible past honoured and revived with a bold new chapter. At first entry, the eyes don't quite know where to begin. From the seven-metre high ceilings to the surrounding artworks and everything in between, their focus is saturated. They're followed by the nose, which is lured by layers of mesmerising scents—both familiar and soon to be discovered—while the hands itch to get started on swatching, testing and adding to basket. The Bourke St entrance The first thing you'll notice about the new flagship—which has been nearly four years in the making—is how thoughtfully the space has been curated. This is not a warehouse of products or a cut-and-copy retail store, but an epic celebration of experience. A tactile, intimate, and, at times, theatrical journey through beauty. In between all the product offerings is a service-led model that accommodates the individual needs of shoppers, from novices to advanced beauty loopers. But while the senses are flooded with delight and curiosity, the layout is deeply deliberate to ensure a smooth shopping experience. 'We want people to feel incredibly welcome,' said founder and Co-CEO Jo Horgan. 'We want people to feel like they could very clearly navigate through the space, so that they felt in control from the beginning.' For this reason, there are two entries into the metropolis: the main storefront, which leads you directly to best-selling products, new launches and playful makeup stations for easy top-ups and experimentation, and then there's the side lane entry, which boasts a softer welcome into a sensual side of the space. In this corner, where you're welcomed by towering greenery, natural light and artfully laid out body and lifestyle products, you'll also find two exciting features. To your right is MECCA Apothēcary, where a team of naturopaths and experts deliver truly holistic wellness solutions, from gut health to ritual design. Within its section awaits florals from the collaborators at Flowers Vasette, assembling the most vibrant and architectural arrangements for the home or gifting. For all your haircare needs, stroll over for a range that expands far beyond shampoo and conditioner, and even boasts an open tools depot so you can try before you buy. Haircare At the heart of MECCA's mission is education, and the latest flagship is shaped by this desire to arm customers with the tips and tricks to empower their own experimentation. If you're in the mood for some of your own trialling? The 12-sided beauty carousel beckons. But as you make your way through, the experienced maestros at the Artistry Studio are on standby to help with anything from colour matching and regimen curation to full makeup services. There are a whopping twenty makeup chairs and four brow/lash chairs there alone, so you're never without a helping hand from a MECCA expert. 'I love that consumers are so educated these days, but we want to be the port of call after that,' Horgan notes. 'I want this to be a place where people can come together and know they're in safe hands. Like a beauty town hall.' The Beauty Carousel And that's just the ground floor… On the mezzanine, you'll find MECCA Gift Box, an exciting space dedicated to sorting all your gifting needs, where custom calligraphy and engraving elevate any purchase into a thoughtful gesture. From exclusive merch to limited edition products, it's the ideal place to treat a loved one… or yourself! The Gift Box The top level is really set to draw a crowd. It's there you'll find MECCA Perfumeria, a scent gallery led by fragrance sommeliers and cutting-edge technology to aid in your scent search. The Perfumeria The Perfumeria The Perfumeria On the other end of the open walkway is MECCA Aesthetica, a skincare sanctuary with seven private rooms offering advanced treatments and cosmetic consultations in plush clinical surrounds. There, you'll find top-tier therapies from the likes of Biologique Recherche, where skin is analysed by expert aestheticians and custom care and routines follow. MECCA Aesthetica But wait, because further down, you'll find one of the most exciting endeavours for the brands: MECCA Beauty Atelier. Offering 90-minute luxury appointments for hair, makeup and nails—yes, all to be done at the same time and powered by marquee collaborators like Josh Wood and Trophy Wife Nails—the impeccably fitted out space is the stuff of Architectural Digest dreams. The Atelier Trophy Wife Station Also on the first floor is another delectable new expansion in Café MECCA, a cosy haven where you can order a lavender matcha and LUNE croissant while you await your pampering. Cafe MECCA Cafe MECCA While the world seems preoccupied with fleeting trends and AI-generated this and that, Horgan's bet on brick and mortar is a defiant testimony to the power of beauty. 'I think, in a world that's becoming increasingly transactional, people are craving community, connection, experience, and theatre—a reason to go out and do things in real life,' Horgan says. 'I remember sitting there watching my mother when I was growing up, taking off her makeup at night or putting it on to go out, and, like so many people, that was my introduction to beauty. It's deeply rooted in a sense of intimacy and human connection.' Aesthetica artwork Of course, it wouldn't be MECCA if the space wasn't a feast for the eyes as much as our beauty shelves. From the roof down, the art curation, led by Charlotte Day, includes more than 20 works by female artists—Bethan Laura Wood, Diena Georgetti, Atong Atem, to name a few. All of which become reason enough to stop by. The lighting is soft, the air purified, the design optimised for wellbeing. It's also WELL pre-certified, meaning the building is certifiably designed to support the health and well-being of its occupants. And yet, what sets MECCA Bourke Street apart isn't scale, but soul. Every inch of this flagship pulses with the spirit of Melbourne and the expertise and care of the people behind it. There is investment and joy in every detail and corner. And, of course, really good taste. Checkout 'We've built on experiences and trials we've already endeavoured, and seen what works and what our customers really appreciate and where their appetites are,' explains Horgan. 'The significance of this space lies not in its scale but in what it represents—27 years of evolving alongside the people who make MECCA what it is.' On opening day today (August 8, 2025), up to 20,000 beauty lovers are expected to descend. Festivities kick off at 7 AM for MECCA Beauty Loop members, who'll receive a whimsical illustrated MECCA Guidebook—a passport to services, stories, and a reward-unlocking stamp hunt. There'll be express services from marquee brands, live performances, giveaways, and sweet treats across the mall. And for those booking in for a treatment, a medallion unlocks a mystery prize. The energy will be palpable and as joyful and high-octane as any runway. From its original Toorak Road store to this beaming new landmark, MECCA has never just sold beauty, but redefined it and empowered its customers in the process. It's the home of beauty in all its iterations, and its doors are always open! Discover more about MECCA Bourke St here. topics: Beauty News, Beauty, mecca, mecca beauty, mecca flagship, shopping, shopping beauty, makeup, hair, skincare, Trending
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Alert for Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre as two more locally acquired cases of measles are confirmed
Melbourne's largest shopping centre has been rocked by measles after Victoria recorded two more locally acquired cases of the highly contagious disease. The new cases visited Chadstone Shopping Centre, hospitals, universities and a number of smaller shopping centres in greater Melbourne while potentially infectious, according to an alert issued by Victoria's Department of Health on Friday. It is believed one of the infected people may have been working at beauty store MECCA, with shoppers who visited the Chadstone MECCA on Thursday and Friday last week asked to monitor for symptoms. The Chadstone Kmart and lower level food court have also been listed as exposure sites, bringing the total number of exposure sites across greater Melbourne close to 30. The list includes Dandenong Hospital, Frankston Hospital, Monash University's Caulfield and Peninsula campuses, metro trains, Wellington Village Shopping Centre, The Glen Shopping Centre and Stud Park Shopping Centre. Both of the new infections are linked to another recently confirmed case, and the department is warning that there is now an increased risk of measles in greater Melbourne. 'A significant number of recent measles cases have acquired their infection locally in Victoria,' the alert said. 'There is also an ongoing risk of measles being imported into Victoria by travellers returning from overseas or interstate.' Measles, which can be avoided with a vaccine, is a contagious viral illness that causes rash and fever. In some cases, it can also cause serious health complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis. The disease is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes, and a person with measles is infectious from about 24 before the onset of symptoms until four days after the rash appears. Symptoms can develop between seven to 18 days after exposure and include fever, cough, sore or red eyes, runny nose, and feeling generally unwell, followed by a red maculopapular rash. The rash usually starts on the face before spreading down the body. Young infants and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to suffering serious complications if they contract the virus. The local cases are taking place as global case numbers are also rising, potentially exposing Australian travellers to the virus, the department said. 'There are currently outbreaks reported in multiple countries and regions, including Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Africa, Europe and the UK, the Middle East, and North America,' the alert stated. A full exposure site list has been posted to the health department's website. 'Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others,' the department stated. 'Anyone who has attended a listed exposure site during the specified date and time or spent time in greater Melbourne from late April should monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop for up to 18 days after the exposure. 'Anyone who attended a listed exposure site and is not fully vaccinated for measles may be eligible to receive the MMR vaccine if they present within 72 hours of exposure. 'Anyone who is immunocompromised or pregnant and not fully vaccinated for measles should seek medical review if within six days of exposure to a measles case. 'Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care and testing for measles. 'Call the health service beforehand to advise that you may have been exposed to measles and wear a face mask.'
