I don't think that it would be broadcasted via sattelites. Most probably it would be via terrestrial channels in Leb.
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Gulf Comentators are the ones set to ruin a football match 
Egyptians are not that bad, but I don't understand the language/accent at all. Tunisians are also good, but the Lebanese are the least who spell the names correctly, many of them are better informed.
I don't know, maybe because I prefer the accent on the others.
Egyptians are not that bad, but I don't understand the language/accent at all. Tunisians are also good, but the Lebanese are the least who spell the names correctly, many of them are better informed.
I don't know, maybe because I prefer the accent on the others.
Rami said:
Sorry snoop, and no offence to all the Lebaneese here. But they are ranked last in my book. For me they would ruin a football match. You can generally say that there are 4 schools of commentators here. Gulf, Egyptian, North Africa, and Levante. I am ok with all the first three, but the last 
Rami said:
Sorry snoop, and no offence to all the Lebaneese here. But they are ranked last in my book. For me they would ruin a football match. You can generally say that there are 4 schools of commentators here. Gulf, Egyptian, North Africa, and Levante. I am ok with all the first three, but the last
I was wondering who will be a smart ass and get technical on me, never thought it would be you Jack. You know what I mean. The best "North-West African" commentators are Tunisian, I am not aware of Algerian and Libyans though. And ya I concure most Lebaneese commentators should stick to basketball....I hate it when they say "taba" meaning a football
....I hate it when they say "taba" meaning a football
Rami said:
I was wondering who will be a smart ass and get technical on me, never thought it would be you Jack. You know what I mean. The best "North-West African" commentators are Tunisian, I am not aware of Algerian and Libyans though. And ya I concure most Lebaneese commentators should stick to basketball....I hate it when they say "taba" meaning a football
....I hate it when they say "taba" meaning a football
Not most of the Lebanese commentators, all of them except for Fadi. I am not sure you have heard him comment on a game, it was before our stations went on satelites that he left for Canada. And they are not even good basketball commentators.
All lbc commentators suck!! here is a example of how they comment: okay www.google.com searchword ronaldo, okay okay there it is, ahhhem, "i remember this very amusing story when ronaldo signed for inter milan in a megabucks deal.... did u know that ronaldo has 6 toes, ronaldo isnt he cute, i love his teeth, ronaldo has the ball, SHOOOOOOTTTT!!! that was so close,(they have 2 get the ball from the stands)
i cant stand lebanese commentators, egyptians are okay except that fag Midhat, Nabil Ma3loul was one of the best, u will see him on the tunisian bench this WC. Ali Said el Ka3bi of Jazira is good, and i remember this commentator on abu dhabi he was really good i cant remember his name
and by the way the guy with glasses from LBC can stick 2 basketball, he is a Lebanese commentator, Lebanon is not participating in this WC, u dont have 2 take sides on every single game u comment on!!! i support 16 teams!!!
i cant stand lebanese commentators, egyptians are okay except that fag Midhat, Nabil Ma3loul was one of the best, u will see him on the tunisian bench this WC. Ali Said el Ka3bi of Jazira is good, and i remember this commentator on abu dhabi he was really good i cant remember his name
and by the way the guy with glasses from LBC can stick 2 basketball, he is a Lebanese commentator, Lebanon is not participating in this WC, u dont have 2 take sides on every single game u comment on!!! i support 16 teams!!!
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Lebanese Soccer Fans to Watch World Cup Without Extra Fees
Lebanese viewers will be able to watch the World Cup 2006 without paying any additional fees after the government brokered an agreement between local cable providers and the company that acquired exclusivity to broadcast the event in the Middle East.
Information Minister Ghazi Aridi announced Monday that illegal cable operators must pay the Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) the sum of $500,000 within 48 hours in exchange for airing the games.
"They will not charge citizens any (additional) amount at all," said Aridi who warned that "the government will hold all violators accountable."
The agreement was reached after a meeting at the Telecommunications Ministry that included ART representative Mohamed Yassine and a delegation of cable operators.
ART, a Saudi-based network, has bought the exclusive regional rights for World Cup matches until 2014 for $100 million. It had warned it would take legal action against any cable company airing the games unless it paid substantial fees required by the network.
With no local Lebanese station showing the sporting event in Germany this year, the action threatened to deprive most soccer fans of watching the much anticipated games.
In the absence of laws regulating the telecommunications sector, most Lebanese get their subscriptions from illegal cable companies that operate through piracy and charge about 15,000 LP ($10) a month.
Aridi said that all operators who cooperate with this agreement will be granted temporary licenses until legislation on encoded digital transmission is passed.
He warned that all those who do not abide by the understanding "will face a real problem when the government starts issuing licenses."
Telecommunications Minister Marwan Hamadeh said that Lebanon, which has long ignored copyright laws, should have modern legislation to regulate the telecommunications sector and pave the way to enter the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Monday's agreement does not cover restaurants and hotels. Another meeting at the tourism ministry will be scheduled between representatives of the sector and ART to reach a separate understanding.
Lebanese Soccer Fans to Watch World Cup Without Extra Fees
Lebanese viewers will be able to watch the World Cup 2006 without paying any additional fees after the government brokered an agreement between local cable providers and the company that acquired exclusivity to broadcast the event in the Middle East.
Information Minister Ghazi Aridi announced Monday that illegal cable operators must pay the Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) the sum of $500,000 within 48 hours in exchange for airing the games.
"They will not charge citizens any (additional) amount at all," said Aridi who warned that "the government will hold all violators accountable."
The agreement was reached after a meeting at the Telecommunications Ministry that included ART representative Mohamed Yassine and a delegation of cable operators.
ART, a Saudi-based network, has bought the exclusive regional rights for World Cup matches until 2014 for $100 million. It had warned it would take legal action against any cable company airing the games unless it paid substantial fees required by the network.
With no local Lebanese station showing the sporting event in Germany this year, the action threatened to deprive most soccer fans of watching the much anticipated games.
In the absence of laws regulating the telecommunications sector, most Lebanese get their subscriptions from illegal cable companies that operate through piracy and charge about 15,000 LP ($10) a month.
Aridi said that all operators who cooperate with this agreement will be granted temporary licenses until legislation on encoded digital transmission is passed.
He warned that all those who do not abide by the understanding "will face a real problem when the government starts issuing licenses."
Telecommunications Minister Marwan Hamadeh said that Lebanon, which has long ignored copyright laws, should have modern legislation to regulate the telecommunications sector and pave the way to enter the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Monday's agreement does not cover restaurants and hotels. Another meeting at the tourism ministry will be scheduled between representatives of the sector and ART to reach a separate understanding.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Lebanese cable pirates strike deal to broadcast World Cup
By Raed El Rafei
Daily Star staff
BEIRUT: Lebanese soccer fans will be able legally to watch this year's World Cup live after an agreement was reached between illegal cable operators and the satellite network that has the exclusive right to air the mondiale in the Middle East, Information Minister Ghazi Aridi announced Monday.
Illegal cable operators agreed to pay collectively some $500,000 to the Arab Radio and Television network (ART) within 48 hours without imposing on their subscribers any extra charges for airing World Cup matches.
The decision was made in a meeting Monday at the Telecommunication Ministry between the network's manager in Lebanon, Mohammad Yassine, and a delegation of more than 10 cable operators from all over Lebanon.
In return, ART agreed not to take any legal actions against the operators. It was stipulated, however, that the operators would not transmit ART to restaurants or hotels.
With no local Lebanese television stations showing the World Cup this year, ART had been warning operators against illegal transmission of matches, which start on Friday.
ART bought the regional rights for the four World Cup tournaments from 2002 to 2014 for $100 million.
A member of the operators' delegation told The Daily Star that "the sum will be divided among cable operators with the largest ones, operating mainly in Beirut, paying most of the sum."
There are hundreds of cable operators that provide their services illegally all over the country, without paying taxes, in the absence of any laws governing their sector. Most Lebanese have subscriptions with illegal operators costing from LL10,000 to LL15,000 per month.
According to Aridi, cable operators who abide by the agreement and participate in the payment to ART will later be granted temporary licenses until legislation on encoded digital transmission is passed.
Before the meeting Aridi said that such a law was being drafted, adding that the law would organize the relation between satellite networks, cable providers and the state.
Telecommunications Minister Marwan Hamadeh, who attended the meeting, said that Lebanon must have modern laws to organize the telecommunications sector as well as laws protecting intellectual property rights and combatting piracy to pave entry to the World Trade Organization.
The government has been cracking down on copy-right violations in the past months following mounting pressure from the international community.
Meanwhile, a meeting between ART and representatives from the tourism and hospitality sectors is expected to take place at the Tourism Ministry Tuesday to discuss broadcast licenses for restaurants and hotels that plan on airing World Cup matches.
For now, Raya Media International is the only company with the right to transmit ART to hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafes - for a fee.
http://dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=72978#
Lebanese cable pirates strike deal to broadcast World Cup
By Raed El Rafei
Daily Star staff
BEIRUT: Lebanese soccer fans will be able legally to watch this year's World Cup live after an agreement was reached between illegal cable operators and the satellite network that has the exclusive right to air the mondiale in the Middle East, Information Minister Ghazi Aridi announced Monday.
Illegal cable operators agreed to pay collectively some $500,000 to the Arab Radio and Television network (ART) within 48 hours without imposing on their subscribers any extra charges for airing World Cup matches.
The decision was made in a meeting Monday at the Telecommunication Ministry between the network's manager in Lebanon, Mohammad Yassine, and a delegation of more than 10 cable operators from all over Lebanon.
In return, ART agreed not to take any legal actions against the operators. It was stipulated, however, that the operators would not transmit ART to restaurants or hotels.
With no local Lebanese television stations showing the World Cup this year, ART had been warning operators against illegal transmission of matches, which start on Friday.
ART bought the regional rights for the four World Cup tournaments from 2002 to 2014 for $100 million.
A member of the operators' delegation told The Daily Star that "the sum will be divided among cable operators with the largest ones, operating mainly in Beirut, paying most of the sum."
There are hundreds of cable operators that provide their services illegally all over the country, without paying taxes, in the absence of any laws governing their sector. Most Lebanese have subscriptions with illegal operators costing from LL10,000 to LL15,000 per month.
According to Aridi, cable operators who abide by the agreement and participate in the payment to ART will later be granted temporary licenses until legislation on encoded digital transmission is passed.
Before the meeting Aridi said that such a law was being drafted, adding that the law would organize the relation between satellite networks, cable providers and the state.
Telecommunications Minister Marwan Hamadeh, who attended the meeting, said that Lebanon must have modern laws to organize the telecommunications sector as well as laws protecting intellectual property rights and combatting piracy to pave entry to the World Trade Organization.
The government has been cracking down on copy-right violations in the past months following mounting pressure from the international community.
Meanwhile, a meeting between ART and representatives from the tourism and hospitality sectors is expected to take place at the Tourism Ministry Tuesday to discuss broadcast licenses for restaurants and hotels that plan on airing World Cup matches.
For now, Raya Media International is the only company with the right to transmit ART to hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafes - for a fee.
http://dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=72978#
