JEDDAH: Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation on Friday praised Saudi measures to combat piracy and protect intellectual property rights, stressing its rejection of any piracy or illegal broadcast that contradicts the laws and regulations of each country.
The council condemned Qatar’s attempts to involve Saudi Arabia in the case of the beoutQ channel, which is accused of illegally broadcasting World Cup matches in the Middle East. The council also expressed its understanding of the Saudi ban on beIN SPORTS, a network of sports channels owned and operated by beIN Media Group, a spinoff of Qatar’s Al Jazeera Media Network.
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Egypt lauds Saudi anti-piracy measures
Egypt lauds Saudi anti-piracy measures
- The council condemned Qatar’s attempts to involve Saudi Arabia in the case of the beoutQ channel
Saudi FM discuss regional developments with Omani and French counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi on Thursday, Saudi state agency SPA reported.
The two officials reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed joint efforts to enhance security and stability across the region
The minister also had a call with French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot during which they discusses the latest developments in the regional situation and their implications for the security and stability of the region.
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