25 January 2021CopyrightRory O'Neill

Saudi begins piracy crackdown after beoutQ criticism

Saudi authorities have begun a new IP enforcement campaign, following intense scrutiny of the Kingdom’s IP protections and a dispute with Qatar’s BeIN Media.

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