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. It was then acquired by beIN Media Group on April 1, 2016. The channel caters for children between the ages of zero and six years old, presenting programs specifically tailored for this age-group. It was launched on January 16, 2009, and broadcasts 17 hours daily. Programming for older children is broadcast on sister channel JeemTV.