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Showtime and Orbit merge
- Middle East: Monday, July 13 - 2009 at 09:07
Showtime Arabia and the Orbit Group of Companies have announced the merger of their pay-TV operations to create the Middle East's largest operator. The new company, the name of which is still being decided, will offer more than 70 exclusive channels featuring first-run movies, premium sports, Arabic and international television. New customers may subscribe to new, enhanced packages from Aug 1. Existing Orbit and Showtime subscribers will have the option to sign up for special upgrade offers or retain their subscription packages at their current prices. The new company is an equal partnership between the Orbit Group, a member of the Riyadh based Mawarid Group, and Showtime Arabia, a subsidiary of Kipco.
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