What Kora Plus does

Kora Plus (كورة بلس) is an Arabic-language digital sports media platform headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, operating under Al Mottahida for Media Services (الشركة المتحدة للخدمات الإعلامية). The platform functions as both an online sports newspaper and a digital TV streaming service, delivering comprehensive coverage of football across Egyptian (Egyptian Premier League / دوري نايل, Egyptian Cup), European (English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, UEFA competitions), African (AFCON, CAF Champions League, Moroccan league), Gulf (Saudi Pro League / دوري روشن, UAE Pro League, Qatar Stars League), and global (FIFA World Cup) competitions, plus secondary coverage of women's football, basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis, squash, swimming, and other sports.

The platform is built on four core product surfaces: a news portal at koraplus.com organized by competition and region; a TV+ video platform hosting original analytical studio programming, match highlights, videographics, and sports documentaries; live match streaming with real-time scores for daily fixtures; and mobile applications on iOS and Android. Content distribution is reinforced through official social media accounts on Twitter/X (@korapluseg) and TikTok (@koraplus), and editorial operations are led by Editor-in-Chief Karim Abdel Salam (كريم عبد السلام). The platform claims adherence to the codes of honor of the Journalists Syndicate and Media Professionals Syndicate and the regulations of the Supreme Media Council of Egypt.

The business model is exclusively advertising-supported: Kora Plus is free to end users and generates revenue through digital advertising across its website, video platform, and mobile apps. Distribution is self-serve / direct-to-consumer, with no disclosed subscriptions, paywalls, B2B contracts, licensing fees, or enterprise customers. The platform serves Arabic-speaking sports fans across Egypt and the broader Arab world, targeting both mass-market football audiences and dedicated followers of niche sports. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees.

Name

Kora Plus

Legal name

الشركة المتحدة للخدمات الإعلامية

Website

https://koraplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kora Plus is a Cairo-based, Arabic-language digital sports media platform offering news, live match streaming, and original video programming across Egyptian, Arab, European, African, and Gulf football competitions to sports fans across the Arab world, monetized through digital advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Digital Media

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAE)

Keywords

• Sports news media
• Digital sports streaming
• Football news coverage
• Sports content platform
• Arab sports media

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Media and Advertising: Revenue generated through digital advertising on the website platform and video content, reaching Arabic-speaking sports audiences across Egypt and the Arab world

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kora Plus is an online sports newspaper and digital TV platform that publishes sports leagues news and streams live football matches for Arabic-speaking audiences. Its core offerings include a comprehensive news portal covering Egyptian, Arab, European, African, and Gulf football competitions, a TV+ digital platform with analytical studios and sports documentaries, live match streaming for daily fixtures, and a mobile application for cross-device access.

Product overview

Kora Plus (كورة بلس) is a comprehensive electronic sports newspaper and digital TV platform published by Al Mottahida Company for Media Services. The platform offers a unified product combining news content and video streaming services. Key offerings include a news portal covering Egyptian football (الدوري المصري الممتاز), European leagues, African football, and World Cup coverage; a TV+ video platform with analytical studios and exclusive content; live match streaming for daily fixtures; and video content including match highlights, player interviews, and sports news coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kora Plus News Portal (بوابة الأخبار) Comprehensive sports news portal offering coverage of Egyptian football leagues, European competitions, African football, Gulf football, and World Cup tournaments with real-time news updates, designed for Arabic-speaking sports fans.
• TV+ Platform (منصة TV+) Digital TV platform featuring exclusive video content, analytical studios, match highlights, and sports video programming including Touch Screen, Abras Plus, and videographics, serving Arabic-speaking sports fans seeking video content.
• Live Match Streaming (بث مباشر للمباريات) Live streaming service for daily football matches covering Egyptian Nile League, European leagues, African competitions, and World Cup fixtures with real-time score updates, designed for football fans seeking live match access in Arabic.
• Kora Plus Mobile Application Mobile application for accessing Kora Plus sports news, live streaming, and video content on iOS and Android devices, enabling on-the-go access for Arabic-speaking sports fans.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yallakora: Egypt's leading Arabic-language sports portal covering Egyptian, Arab, and international football with news, match schedules, and live scores. Direct competitor in the same Egyptian sports media niche served by Kora Plus, with comparable web-first news + video model.
• FilGoal: Major Arabic/Egyptian sports news and live-scores platform with extensive football coverage. Competes with Kora Plus for Egyptian and Arab-world football audiences using a similar digital news and live-data model.
• Kooora: Long-standing pan-Arab sports portal providing news, statistics, and forums to Arabic-speaking fans. Directly comparable to Kora Plus in targeting Arab-world football coverage online.

Broad incumbents

• beIN Sports MENA: Qatar-based sports TV network and streaming service dominating premium sports rights (European football, AFC, etc.) across MENA. Operates in the same sports-broadcasting category but at a vastly larger scale and with paid-TV/streaming monetisation.
• Shahid (MBC Group): MENA's largest Arabic SVOD platform carrying live sports including Saudi Pro League, plus general entertainment. Competes for the same Arabic-speaking streaming audience as Kora Plus's TV+ platform, but as a broader content portfolio incumbent.
• SSC (Saudi Sports Company): Saudi state-affiliated sports broadcaster holding Saudi Pro League and major rights, distributing via satellite and digital streaming. Relevant comparable for Kora Plus's regional live sports streaming ambition and Arabic coverage.
• Goal.com: Global football-focused digital media brand with deep news, video, and live coverage. Covers the same football content category as Kora Plus, though primarily English- rather than Arabic-first.
• BBC Sport: Global digital sports publisher with extensive news, video, and live coverage across all major sports. Relevant comparable for editorial-quality sports journalism and TV-style video programming, even though geographically focused outside MENA.

Regional players

• ON Time Sports: Egyptian sports TV channel covering Egyptian Premier League and international football. Regional peer serving the same Egyptian sports audience as Kora Plus, with a broadcast-led rather than digital-first model.

Emerging players

• 365Scores: Global sports scores/news and live-coverage app with strong Arabic footprint. Competes with Kora Plus for Arabic-speaking football fans' attention on mobile and is notable for the same live-scoring + news format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/korapluseg
• TikToktiktok.com/@koraplus
• Facebookfacebook.com/koraplus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kora-plus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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