Leading global network beIN was recognised with the ‘Broadcast Trendsetter of The Year 2016’ award at the recently held Broadcast Pro Middle East Summit & Awards in Dubai.

The judging panel unanimously agreed that beIN has made huge strides within the broadcast and media industry in the current year, according to a press statement. Yousef al-Obaidly, deputy CEO of beIN Media Group, said: “This award is a true reflection of beIN’s achievements and contributions to the media industry in the Mena region.”
Faisal al-Raisi, manager of digital projects, accepted the award. In 2016, beIN has consolidated its position as the leading regional Pay TV network, the statement notes.

Within the past few months, beIN has partnered with AMC, BBC, Bloomberg, CBS, DreamWorks, Discovery, Fox, Scripps and Turner to bring premium entertainment content to its screens.

On the sports front, beIN has entered into a multi-year exclusive deal with IOC to broadcast future Olympic Games, while it also acquired Hollywood studio Miramax and leading Turkish Pay TV operator Digi Turk.