The National reports that Al Jazeera Sports has secured the transfer of World Cup rights following its deal with ART. The estimated $1 billion deal makes Al Jazeera the dominant sports broadcaster in the region, giving it a stronger position when setting prices for its packages.

ART Sport and Al Jazeera Sport subscribers will be able to access sports channels from each other for December. ART subscribers will be able to continue to watch the same matches on Al Jazeera Sport channels on the ART bundle.
 

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