After weeks of being off the air in the UAE, beIN Sports channels have returned in the emirates, much to the joy of sports fans across the country.

The Qatar-based channel was back on television on Saturday morning following more than a month of being blocked and showing a blue screen.

Etisalat sent subscribers a text message saying “normal charges will apply”, while adding that the “provision of the beIN package will be subject to an ongoing review”.

The channel went off the air when the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt severed ties with Qatar in June due to political differences.

Sports fans can now take solace as the channel returns just in time for the start of the new Premier League season on August 12, while also bringing back Spanish La Liga, Formula 1, the NBA and more.