Dubai-based pay-broadcaster Showtime Arabia acquired the rights for the English Premier League in the Middle East and North Africa.
Showtime beat off strong competition from incumbent broadcaster ART and the Al Jazeera Sports channel. Showtime will cover matches in both English and Arabic.
The three-year deal covers the 2007-08 to 2009-10 seasons.
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