Dubai: Showtime Arabia has become the new home of Premier League snooker starting with the broadcast of round 10 this Thursday at 21:00 KSA.
The competition features snooker's first ever 'shot clock' with the players having just 25 seconds to execute their shot, with a five-point penalty awaiting transgressors. There are two points for a win and one for a draw, with the top four competitors advancing into the playoffs.
The line-up includes Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, John Higgins, Jimmy White and many up and coming stars. SHOWSPORTS 1 will broadcast round ten of the tournament on Thursday 22nd November, followed by the Semi Finals on 1st December and then the Final on 2nd December - all Live and Exclusive.
Broadcast timings are:
Round 10: Thursday 22nd November 21:00 KSA SHOWSPORTS1
Semi Finals: Saturday 1st December 23:00 KSA SHOWSPORTS1
Final: Sunday 2nd December 22:30 KSA SHOWSPORTS1
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About Showtime Arabia
Showtime Arabia is the leading Pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa broadcasting the very best and latest blockbuster movies through its exclusive deals with the leading Hollywood studios including Paramount, Dreamworks, Sony Columbia, NBC Universal, Disney and local producers; exclusive premium sports including the world's most popular football league the Premier League, the Rugby World Cup and other major sporting events; and the best international series and shows including Desperate Housewives, Lost, Prison Break and Ugly Betty to name just a few, first on TV and one full year before any other channel.
Showtime Arabia is based in Dubai and produces 23 premium channels branded SHOWCINEMA, SHOWMOVIES, SHOWSPORTS, SHOWSERIES, SHOWCOMEDY, SHOWKIDS, SHOWTODAY and SHOWSHASHA. We acquire, produce and package the best programs to deliver an exciting and broad range of programming to meet all of the family's entertainment needs. Our owned channels are complemented with a premium selection of international partner channels including global brands like Disney, Discovery, CNN, CNBC and BBC.
Our commitment to our customers goes beyond the region's best programming. With SHOWBOX, the most advanced and first digital video recorder in the region, and SHOWGUIDE, our electronic programming guide and print magazine. Via the SHOWBOX, we have also launched SHOW ON DEMAND the region's first video on demand service. Showtime Arabia is an innovative company using technology and regional know how to provide customers with the maximum TV viewing experience.
For information contact:
Ahmed Negm
Public Relations Manager
Showtime
Tel: + 971 (0) 4 367 7346
Fax: + 971 (0) 4 367 7348
Email: Ahmed.Negm@showtimearabia.com
www.showtimearabia.com
Ahmed Al-Hassani
Media Manager
TRACCS
Tel: 02-6632525
Fax: 02-6632525
E-mail: ahmed.alhassani@traccs.net
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