beIN MEDIA GROUP’s Faisal Al-Raisi has been recognized as part of the prestigious Leaders Under 40 Class of 2023 by the Leaders Sports Awards. Al-Raisi, who serves as the Director of Digital for the MENA region, has played a pivotal role in beIN’s digital expansion and transformation efforts.
The Leaders Under 40 category celebrates exceptional professionals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields, demonstrating exemplary skills and vision. With hundreds of nominations, the selection process was highly competitive, underscoring Al-Raisi’s remarkable leadership, innovation, and influential contributions to the industry.
Since joining beIN in 2013, Al-Raisi has been instrumental in the exponential growth of the company’s digital offering. Heading a team of 33 digital experts, he has been responsible for the strategic digital broadcast and publishing initiatives of beIN productions, which encompass 32 sports and 11 entertainment channels.
Under Al-Raisi’s guidance, beIN SPORTS has become one of the most-followed brands in the MENA region, boasting 70 million followers across various social media channels. He played a pivotal role in beIN’s digital transformation journey, which involved the introduction of online services and sales channels, providing followers and subscribers with an unparalleled digital media experience.
One of Al-Raisi’s major accomplishments was overseeing the coverage of the highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. Throughout the tournament, beIN’s social media channels recorded impressive statistics, including 5.5 billion impressions, 1.1 billion video views, 400 million engagements, and 33 million watched hours. Al-Raisi also spearheaded the launch of the region’s first 4K OTT (Over-The-Top) channel, ensuring the highest quality streaming of all 64 matches.
The Leaders Under 40 Class of 2023 will be officially recognized at the Leaders in Sports Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place at the Natural History Museum in London in October.
beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading global media group known for its distribution and production of a wide array of entertainment, live sports, and major international events across 40 countries on 5 continents. Through its flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, the group holds the largest portfolio of sports rights among global broadcasters. In addition, beIN owns the renowned MIRAMAX film studio and has a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space.
Faisal Al-Raisi’s recognition as part of the Leaders Under 40 Class of 2023 is a testament to his outstanding contributions and leadership in the digital media industry. His commitment to innovation and excellence has propelled beIN’s digital growth and established the company as a frontrunner in the MENA region. Al-Raisi’s achievement highlights beIN’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional digital media experiences for its followers and subscribers.
