Manama Bahrain, September 26th, 2007:Orbit is pleased to announce the signing of a significant contract with some of Jordan's most established Hotels and Hospitals. "We are always thrilled when new clients join Orbit, but with this contract, our viewer base will expand significantly. People visiting Jordan from all over the world will gain exposure to Orbit Satellite and Ratio Network," said Wae'l A. Kanaa'n, Orbit Country Manager.
Contracts were signed in Jordan with the renowned Holiday Inn and Intercontinental hotels ( Al Aqaba), as well as the Farah Hospital in Jordan. Thousands of guests visiting these hotels and hospitals will now experience Orbit's distinctly exquisite quality programming, offering channels such as Super Comedy, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, America Plus, Super Movies, BBC prime, Discovery Channel, CNN, Orbit News, ESPN Sports, along with many others.
"It is great to think that Orbit programming will help entertain guests, making them feel more welcome whether they are recovering in the hospital, relaxing during their vacation, or winding down after a tiresome business flight. The quality programming that Orbit offers, will undoubtedly keep them happy!"
Committed to bringing its viewers a quality spectrum of programming, this Ramadan, Orbit will feature an exclusive selection of movies, awards shows and series for this special time of the year. Throughout Ramadan, America Plus will launch 'No Break Weekends' featuring uninterrupted programming Thursdays through Saturdays, with non-stop action series like 'Smallville', 'Blade: the series', 'Nine' and 'Supernatural'. America Plus will also present 700 hours of brand-new, quality TV series, all in their first airing.
Cinema City will be airing a covert lineup of 21 top-secret 007 movies. Accompanying this major Bond event, TV Max will be launching the television premier of 'Casino Royale' this September. Super Movies will launch a new movie premier everyday, and will feature back-to-back hit movies with 'Couch Potato Fridays'. 'Super Movie Saturdays' offers a fun movie lineup for the kids, jam-packed with priceless family viewing.
"It is fantastic that this contract was implemented just in time for Ramadan. Now the rush of guests visiting the hotels in Jordan for Ramadan will be able to enjoy the exclusive, quality Orbit programming!" said Wae'l A. Kanaa'n, Orbit Country Manager.
Tune in to Orbit TV and Radio Network, this Ramadan and benefit from exclusive and convenient programming. Orbit, the leading pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa, is dedicated to offering all Orbit subscribers premium quality television.
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About Orbit:
Orbit Communications Company is the world's first fully digital, multi-channel, multi-lingual pay television platform that broadcasts 53 television channels and 21 music radio stations to the Middle East and North Africa.
It offers five channel packages that are customized to suit all the members of the family. Orbit delivers the best in family entertainment, movies, news, sports and documentaries offering its viewers unrivalled and exclusive quality programming.
For more information, please visit www.orbit.net.
Alia Shaikho
Corporate PR Manager
Mobile: 00973 39688722
alia.shaikho@orbit.net
Press Release 2007
