Bahrain, 8 February, 2011, Noorsat the regional satellite capacity provider announced today that they will celebrate their 5 year anniversary in March 2011.

Since 2006, Noorsat a company owned by Orbit Group Companies has evolved as a regional player with thriving business and an international vision, reaching a significant market share. Today Noorsat offers services to over 150 regional channels.

Commenting on Noorsat's participation in CABSAT MENA 2011 Omar Shoter, CEO of Noorsat said "being one of the major players and providers of satellite capacity in the region, we made sure to be part of this significant trade show in its 17th year and it being the third largest in the world and most important in the region by no doubt gives us the opportunity to being in touch with our customers and be able to anticipate future needs and grow with their business".

"You may visit Noorsat during CAB SAT MENA at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre and experience why we pride ourselves in a service that is reliable, efficient, and fully backed by world class customer service." continued Shoter.

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About Orbit Group of Companies
The Orbit Group of Companies a member of the Riyadh-based Mawarid Group manages a number of businesses in the communications, telecoms, and TV Production industry and currently owns and operates:

  • Noorsat, a satellite bandwidth provider with a current portfolio of over 150 TV channels.

  • OSN - Orbit Showtime Network OSN the region's ultimate destination for the widest choice of  premium Western and Arabic entertainment The platform is owned by Panther Media Group, a company registered in DIFC and owned by Orbit Group and KIPCO

  • Media Gates, Orbit's Arabic production, channel development business, and Ad Sales arm. Media Gates is one of the leading Arabic television production houses in the Middle East, producing more than 2600 original hours of programming annually. Provides 8 Arabic channels with award winning shows and series.

  • Orbit Data Systems a regional provider of satellite delivered internet services.

For Further Information:
Noorsat Contact
Marwan Al-Tal
VP Sales & Marketing
Email: marwanaltal@noorsat.com

Orbit Group Contact
Maria Khoury
Director Media & PR
Email: maria.khoury@orbit.net

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