Al Jazeera has announced plans to launch two new sports channels in the US in August. The move follows the recent launch of French sports channels beIN Sport 1 & 2 through cable operator Numericable. The new channels will offer a mix of Spanish, French and Italian league football, as well as Copa America football. The channels will also broadcast qualifying matches ahead of the World Cup in Brazil. 

UAE-based telecommunications company Etisalat has added seven HD channels from broadcaster MBC to its eLife TV network.  “At Etisalat, we always aim to provide the most engaging, refreshing and relevant content for our eLife customers. These new HD channels, which are available for eLife subscribers, will further enrich our HD line-up, offering a truly unparalleled viewing experience. The majority of these channels from MBC are amongst the top 10 most popular channels on the network, so we are confident this gesture will be well-received by our valued customers", said Rashed Majed Alabbar, vice-president of product marketing for Etisalat.