UAE eases restrictions on Qatari media group

The United Arab Emirates is lifting restrictions on some Qatari media.

Channels owned by Qatar-based BeIN Media were back on the air in the UAE this weekend after being unblocked by local telecoms service providers.

That's good news for sports fans and cartoon lovers. BeIN holds the regional TV rights to top flight soccer leagues and tournaments, and broadcasts popular kids channels, such as Baraem and Jeem.

The channels were suspended on June 5 after the UAE and other Arab states cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
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