beIN has entered into a partnership with Discovery Communications to launch six new channels in the MENA region.

It will see Discovery Kids HD, Dlife HD, DMax HD, DTX HD and a new HD version of Fatafeat become exclusively available on the beIN platform, with Animal Planet HD also joining the line-up.

Commenting on the development, Yousef Al-Obaidly, deputy CEO of beIN Media Group, said: “Partnering with Discovery Communications further strengthens our position as the number one family entertainment platform in the region. Discovery’s channels offer unique content, packaged exceptionally well for the most discerning global audiences. We look forward to working closely with Discovery to bring great new content to MENA.”

JB Perrette, president, Discovery Networks International, added: “For over 30 years, Discovery has been satisfying viewers’ curiosity through engaging and entertaining content through a list of powerful and loved media brands. In partnership with beIN, we are providing a stronger offer to our viewers and commercial partners, and we look forward to working alongside beIN to increase the reach of our content in the Middle East and Africa.”