Rapid TV News reports that ART is planning to exit the pay-TV market before even covering this summer's South Africa-based World Cup soccer tournament. There were signs that the agreement had broken down when ART failed to show some games from the Africa Cup competition played this past January.

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.