Qatar- beIN to broadcast UEFA Euro 2016 live in 4K via Es'hailSat

Doha: Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite company, has announced beIN has chosen it to transmit live coverage of UEFA Euro 2016.

The premium TV content will be broadcast in 4K from 26 degrees East hotspot covering the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

Es’hailSat and beIN will be the first in Mena to transmit live 4K sports to consumers via satellite.

beIN broadcasts premium live and exclusive sports content to over three million subscribers in the region.

With 4K offering viewers super sharp picture quality, beIN will be able to provide the ultimate on-screen football experience, thanks to the near lifelike quality of high resolution 4K set to become the next TV technology revelation.

The UEFA Euro 2016 will take place in France from tomorrow until July 10.

This premium sports content from beIN will add to the attractive line-up of programming available via Es’hailSat.

Yousef Al Obaidly, Deputy CEO, beIN Media Group, said “We are excited to collaborate with Es’hailSat in launching our 4K channel.

This enables beIN subscribers to watch and enjoy UEFA Euro 2016 in 4K.

This demonstrates beIN technology leadership within the Pay TV space.

It also demonstrates Es’hailSat’s and beIN’s ability to stay ahead of our competition in bringing the best-in-class TV experience to our subscribers”.

Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari, President & CEO, Es’hailSat, said: “We are delighted that beIN has entrusted Es’hailSat with the transmission of this key sporting event.

“In addition to 2014 FIFA World Cup, the English Premier League, and tennis and basketball tournaments, we are seeing a growing number of broadcasters relying on Es’hailSat to broadcast premium sports content to the Mena region.

“This further underlines the value of our broadcasting independence, quality of service and our market penetration,” Al Kuwari added.The Peninsula