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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
beIN partners with PayLater to expand payment options
Tribune News Network Doha beIN Media Group (beIN), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has signed a Partnership Agreement with PayLater, Qatar's first licensed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider. The partnership enables customers in Qatar to pay for all beIN products, including new subscriptions and package renewals, using interest-free instalment plans, both for online payments and in-store purchase transactions. To mark the occasion, a signing ceremony was held on Wednesday 16 July, at beIN's MENA Headquarters in Doha, attended by Hamad Aljaber, regional sales manager at beIN MENA, and Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, co-founder of PayLater. Hamad Aljaber, regional sales manager at beIN MENA, commented on the partnership: 'We're proud to partner with PayLater to offer our customers greater payment flexibility when purchasing beIN products. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to providing the best and most convenient customer experience, while supporting Qatar's efforts to build an advanced, cashless digital economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.' Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, co-founder of PayLater, said: 'This partnership with beIN marks a significant step in our mission to embed smart, Shari'a-compliant financial solutions into everyday consumer experiences. beIN has always been a household name in Qatar, and this integration brings our seamless instalment service to millions of loyal fans, helping them access the content they love without compromising on convenience or affordability.' The partnership underscores both companies' commitment to giving customers in Qatar greater access to flexible, affordable payment options while fostering continued innovation in the local fintech sector.
Broadcast Pro
7 days ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN partners with PayLater to expand payment options for customers in Qatar
The partnership lets customers in Qatar pay for all beIN products in-store or online through interest-free installments. BeIN Media Group has announced a new partnership with PayLater, Qatar's first licensed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider, enabling customers in Qatar to pay for beIN products using interest-free installment plans. The collaboration allows customers to access beIN subscriptions and renewals through flexible payment options, both online and in-store. The partnership was officially marked with a signing ceremony held on Wednesday, July 16, at beIN's MENA headquarters in Doha. The event was attended by Hamad Aljaber, Regional Sales Manager at beIN MENA, and Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, Co-Founder of PayLater. Commenting on the partnership, Hamad Aljaber, Regional Sales Manager at beIN MENA, said: 'We're proud to partner with PayLater to offer our customers greater payment flexibility when purchasing beIN products. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to providing the best and most convenient customer experience, while supporting Qatar's efforts to build an advanced, cashless digital economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.' Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, Co-Founder of PayLater, added: 'This partnership with beIN marks a significant step in our mission to embed smart, Shari'a-compliant financial solutions into everyday consumer experiences. beIN has always been a household name in Qatar, and this integration brings our seamless installment service to millions of loyal fans, helping them access the content they love without compromising on convenience or affordability.'
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
BeIN partners with PayLater to expand flexible payment options for customers in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has signed a Partnership Agreement with PayLater, Qatar's first licensed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider. The partnership enables customers in Qatar to pay for all beIN products, including new subscriptions and package renewals, using interest-free installment plans, both for online payments and in-store purchase transactions. To mark the occasion, a signing ceremony was held on Wednesday 16 July, at beIN's MENA Headquarters in Doha, attended by Hamad Aljaber, Regional Sales Manager at beIN MENA, and Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, Co-Founder of PayLater. Hamad Aljaber, Regional Sales Manager at beIN MENA, commented on the partnership: 'We're proud to partner with PayLater to offer our customers greater payment flexibility when purchasing beIN products. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to providing the best and most convenient customer experience, while supporting Qatar's efforts to build an advanced, cashless digital economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.' Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, Co-Founder of PayLater, said: 'This partnership with beIN marks a significant step in our mission to embed smart, Shari'a-compliant financial solutions into everyday consumer experiences. beIN has always been a household name in Qatar, and this integration brings our seamless installment service to millions of loyal fans, helping them access the content they love without compromising on convenience or affordability.' The partnership underscores both companies' commitment to giving customers in Qatar greater access to flexible, affordable payment options while fostering continued innovation in the local fintech sector. About beIN MEDIA GROUP beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 40 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). beIN MEDIA GROUP's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Türkiye, in August 2016, and in 2022 launched its premium OTT service, TOD, across MENA and Türkiye. About PayLater PayLater is Qatar's first licensed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform, offering secure, interest-free, and fully Shari'a-compliant installment solutions for consumers and merchants. With over 200,000 users and 352+ merchant partners with +820 outlets, PayLater is on a mission to reshape how Qatar shops, pays, and experiences financial flexibility, whether in-store or online. The platform is designed for seamless integration, empowering businesses with higher conversion, better retention, and meaningful data insights, while providing consumers with payment freedom and peace of mind.
Broadcast Pro
15-07-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN Asia Pacific upgrades broadcast distribution with Appear X Platform
The partnership includes two key deployments that highlight beIN's continued investment in advanced IP-based workflows to deliver high-quality, scalable media experiences. Appear, a global leader in live production technology, has announced a strategic partnership with beIN Asia Pacific to transform the broadcaster's infrastructure and international content delivery capabilities across the region. This collaboration marks a major step in beIN's transition to IP-based workflows, enhancing efficiency, flexibility and sustainability. After extensive testing, beIN chose Appear's X Platform for its performance, low ecological footprint and competitive cost. The partnership includes two key deployments, both designed to modernise operations and meet the growing demands of high-quality content distribution. One of the main implementations is Appear's X20 platform, integrated into a 1+1 redundant setup to handle 44 live feeds sourced from a combination of IP and SDI inputs. This system is tailored to support non-traditional broadcast partners and remote editing services. Separated from beIN's OTT and playout systems, the X20's dedicated broadcast configuration helps eliminate earlier capacity constraints and provides advanced features like HD upscaling, logo insertion, and 4K readiness. Additionally, beIN has installed Appear's compact X10 chassis to establish a dedicated contribution link between its Doha and Singapore hubs. This setup, which includes four AVC-encoded contribution feeds in a 1+1 redundant format, represents a shift from leased fiber lines to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) over the public internet. The move offers faster setup, reduced costs, and more flexibility, while Appear's hardware-accelerated SRT ensures stable, high-quality video transmission across varying network conditions. Sabil Salim, Vice President of Media Technology & Operations at beIN Asia Pacific, said: 'Our investment in Appear's X Platform is a pivotal step in our strategic evolution towards an IP-centric broadcast infrastructure. The X20 platform provides the dedicated capacity and quality we need for our broadcast partners and remote editing platform, distinctly separate from our OTT services and playout. Coupled with the X10's efficient SRT contribution, Appear delivers the performance, agility, and cost-efficiency that are paramount for our operations, allowing us to overcome previous limitations and innovate faster.' Shakunt Malhotra, Vice President APAC at Appear, added: 'beIN Asia Pacific is a true innovator in sports broadcasting, and its precise requirements for dedicated broadcast distribution highlights the versatility and power of the Appear X Platform. We are proud to provide beIN with high-density, energy-efficient solutions that not only meet its current needs for specialized broadcast workflows and robust contribution, but also position the company for future growth in the dynamic media landscape.' Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen, CEO at Appear, stated: 'Our X Platform is designed to empower broadcasters like beIN to achieve greater agility, flexibility, and significant cost efficiencies as they navigate the transition to IP. By enabling beIN to move away from traditional, less flexible infrastructures, we are helping it to optimise its content delivery and acquisition workflows, reinforcing its leadership in the industry.' The X Platform's high-performance capabilities, sustainable design and lower overall costs were central to beIN's decision, positioning the network at the forefront of modern sports broadcasting in the Asia Pacific region.
Qatar Tribune
17-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
beIN extends exclusive broadcast rights of the Premier League across MENA until 2028
All 380 matches each season will be aired live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS Renewal cements beIN as home of football and reaffirms the PL's trust in beIN as a leading global broadcaster beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast every match of the Premier League (PL) in 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) until the end of the 2027/28 season, further solidifying its position as the global home of sports. Premier League fans in MENA will be able to watch all 380 games each season live and exclusive on the group's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, in Arabic and English, in addition to having access to comprehensive magazine programming, including pre- and post-match shows, as well as daily highlights and weekly wrap-up programmes. BeIN's market-leading OTT service, TOD, also ensures subscribers can watch all PL content via live stream across web, tablet, and mobile devices, providing unparalleled coverage for football fans. The agreement was signed on Tuesday by Mohammad Al Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA and the Premier League's Chief Media Officer Paul Molnar at beIN's MENA Headquarters in Qatar. Mohammad Al Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA, said: 'Our long-standing partnership with the Premier League, which dates back to 2013, has been a journey of mutual growth and shared success. This renewal not only signifies our enduring commitment to providing the highest quality sports content on beIN SPORTS and reinforces our leading position in the MENA region, but also demonstrates the trust that the Premier League has in us. 'We are proud to continue bringing every moment of the Premier League to our viewers for three more years with the world-class analysis and commentary that our millions of viewers are accustomed to.' Paul Molnar, Chief Media Officer of the Premier League, said: 'We are delighted to announce the extension of our longstanding partnership with beIN MEDIA GROUP for a further three seasons in MENA. 'This renewal reflects our shared commitment to delivering world-class football and providing the best possible, localised viewing experience. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration on a variety of content and promotional initiatives, bringing the Premier League even closer to our passionate fans in this important region.' Since its inception in 1992, the PL has grown to become one of the most-watched sports leagues in the world, with a cumulative TV audience of 3 billion people. The league's global appeal is attributed to its highly competitive nature, featuring iconic clubs and legendary players that have shaped the history of football.
