Baraem
Baraem (Arabic: براعم) (meaning: buds) is a Qatari pay television channel aimed at preschool kids. previously co-owned by Al Jazeera Media Network and the Qatar Foundation from launch until June 2013 when Al Jazeera acquired full rights to the channel.[1] It was then acquired by beIN Media Group on April 1, 2016.
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| Country | Qatar |
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| Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa Europe (formerly) |
| Headquarters | Doha, Qatar |
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| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Picture format | 480p (2009–2011) 720p (2011–2016) 1080p (downscaled to 576i for the SD feed; 2016–present) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Al Jazeera Media Network (2009–2016) Qatar Foundation (2009–2013) beIN Media Group (2016–present) |
| Sister channels | JeemTV |
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| Closed |
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| Links | |
| Website | baraem.tv |
The channel caters for children between the ages of three and eleven years old, presenting programs specifically tailored for this age-group. It was launched on January 16, 2009,[2] and broadcasts 17 hours daily. Programming for older children is broadcast on sister channel JeemTV.
History
The channel was launched on January 16, 2009 as a joint venture between the Qatar Foundation (who owned 90% of the channel) and Al Jazeera Media Network (who owned the remaining 10%). Its on air look was designed by Radiant Studios, who also designed the new on air look for Al Jazeera Children's Channel that debuted the same day.
A European feed of both JCC and Baraem launched on Hotbird on November 1, 2012.
On June 15, 2013, it was announced that Al Jazeera would acquire the Qatar Foundation's assets to both JeemTV and Baraem.[3]
On April 1, 2016, the channel was acquired by beIN Channels Network alongside JeemTV, thus they are no longer free to view since then.
On January 1, 2017, the channel received a rebrand to coincide with its 8th anniversary. This time the new look was designed in-house.
Programming
- YooHoo and Friends (December 31, 2010 – August 26, 2014)
- Hey Duggee (September 22, 2016 – May 26, 2021)
- Peppa Pig (May 23, 2013 - June 28, 2017)
- Nan and Lili (January 16, 2009 – November 18, 2017)
- My Little World (2015 – 2017)
- Charlie and Lola (January 16, 2009 – January 11, 2013)
- Pocoyo ( April 11, 2010 – November 18, 2012)
- In the Night Garden... (January 16, 2009 – December 17, 2018)
- Thomas & Friends (2012 – 2015) (Now on Spacetoon)
- Bob the Builder
- Bob the Builder (January 2011 – December 31, 2016)
- Lulu Zipadoo (2011 – 2014)
- Roary the Racing Car (2011 – 2014)
- Fireman Sam (2010 – December 2016)
- Nina and the Neurons (2011 – 2014)
- Nina and the Neurons: Go Enginnering, Nina and the Neurons: Earth Explorers, Nina and the Neurons: Get Sporty (2016 – 2017)
- Nina and the Neurons: Get Building (2018 – 2019)
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Special Agent Oso, Handy Manny, Little Einsteins (2015 – 2016)
- Imagination Movers
Broadcast
Ever since launch, the channel broadcasts 17 hours a day (from 6 am to 11 pm Doha time).
In 2011, the channel started broadcasting in 16:9 aspect ratio.
From launch until April 1, 2016, the channel was free to view on Nilesat, Arabsat, Hot Bird and Eurobird, and since then it was exclusive to beIN Channels Network. However the Hot Bird feed remained free to view until June 1, 2018.
References
- "Official: JCC to leave Qatar Foundation for Al Jazeera". 2013-07-15.
- "Baraem, Shines the Skies". Al Bawaba. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- "Official: JCC to leave Qatar Foundation for Al Jazeera". 2013-07-15.