Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe World Trade Organization has ruled that there is vast evidence that the government of Saudi Arabia has supported pirate broadcaster beoutQ in using encrypted channels to illegally air premium sports and Hollywood content across the Middle East and beyond.The case was brought to the WTO 18 months ago by the government of Qatar.
BeoutQ is a rip-off of Qatari powerhouse beIN Media Group.As part of the proceedings, the WTO tribunal — which is considered the top arbiter of global trade disputes — heard statements from top European sports bodies such as The Premier League, FIFA, UEFA, LaLiga, and the Bundesliga, it said in its 125-page decision, released Tuesday.The Doha-based beIN, which is a.
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