President Obama will be on a strategic visit this coming week to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Obama will be in KSA on Wednesday to seek King Abdulla’s support over the nuclear standoff with Iran and to discuss other strategic issues, but the peak of the trip comes a day later when he addresses the Islamic world from Cairo University laying out his vision for a two –state solution between Israel and the Palestinians and to reiterate the respect of the United States to the Islamic Culture.

Like all other events , Orbit News 1 & 2 will have comprehensive coverage of Obama’s visit and in addition will be broadcasting an NBC Special Interview with Obama on “Inside the Obama White House” exclusive on Orbit News 1 Wednesday & Thursday June 3 & 4th Live at 04:00 KSA and a repeat at 20:00 KSA.

Through a network of news services Orbit news channels provides you with the

Jay leno will appear exclusively on Orbit Super Comedy for his final week of the “Tonight Show” from May 26-30 at 21:00 KSA Timing. The Show is promised to be spectacular with high profile guests. While Johnny Carson ended the show with the appearance of Bette Midler, Leno will end his show with singer James Taylor and his successor Conon O’Brien.

“I have something really unusual and different planned, something really out of the left field that we’re going to end on, “Leno told reports last week. Other guests in Leno’s final week will include Prince, Mel Gibson and Leno’s guest on his first appearance on the Tonight show as host in 1992 Billy Crystal.

Conon will take over as host in June and NBC will launch a new prime –time chat show with Jay leno as host in September.

Orbit, the leading television and TV Network, has recently added C-SPAN channel (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) airing non-stop coverage of government proceedings and public affairs programming, such as local and general elections and all congress related events. C-SPAN goes beyond covering US related matters by exploring various US political procedures and issues which affect Middle Eastern Affairs.

C-Span has become one of the most watched channels in the US, with 52 million viewers tuning to watch the latest International affairs, political issues and all news pertaining to the House of Representatives and the Senate.
“Washington Journal”, known to be one of the most popular shows on C-SPAN is a political call-in and interview television program allowing viewers to call and participate in on-air open discussions with members of the Congress.

Airing Saturday of every week, “The Communicators”, C-SPAN’s news weekly series, examines the people and events currently shaping our digital future. In addition, C-SPAN the well known to weekly program, “News Markers”, interviewing people making news and the journalists who cover them.

US President Barack Obama met with both Afghan President Hamid Karazi and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Washington last week. It was a three- way meeting that underlined the foreign policy challenges facing Washington.

While in Washington, they will both appear in an exclusive interview with David Gregory on “Meeting the Press” this Sunday May 10th .

For LIVE and exclusive coverage of this important event tune in to Orbit News 1 at 16:00 KSA on Sunday May 10th and take a look at what the three leaders discussed as they together strive to bring stability to the troubled region.

Repeats of the show are also available through out Sunday May 10th at 19:00 & 23:00 KSA.

Orbit TV celebrates its 15th ANNIVERSARY this month with the most exciting and promising blockbusters ever. The spectacular month starts off with Super Movies Super Fridays on May 8th just the perfect way to kick off your weekend with a great line up of 12 mega hits back to back including I am Legend, The Negotiator and Don’t Say a Word

In addition to the mega weekend, tune to Orbit News channels where you find several news shows such as “Good Morning America” plus a special hour of GMA Health and what’s the Buzz. The day is never complete without America’s most popular late night talk shows… Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallen, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan Obrien and Saturday Night Live. So sit back, relax and enjoy a complete line up of non-stop entertainment.

Celebrate with Orbit and savor the best series channel HBO Prime Time on America Plus featuring True Blood, House of Saddam and In Treatment Season 2! Not to mention Discovery TV which will air Americas most popular shows like American Chopper and Ultimate Survivor exclusively on Orbit TV.

We continue to lead the Way with Orbit’s best and once again it is that time of the year when we strive to offer a unique line up for our 15th Anniversary! We are extremely excited to put together a special mix for the occasion because we strongly believe in family entertainment and always aim to get the best from all the studios for our prestigious viewers” said Khulud Abu Homos, VP Western Programming.
Whether its movies, sports, factual shows or children’s entertainment Orbit TV will always bring you the very best in quality service . Celebrate with Orbit this May and feel the spirit, glamour and excitement coming your way!

Manama, Bahrain, January 28th , 2008

Orbit TV and Radio Network, the leading pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa, is pleased to announce that it will air the immensely anticipated boxing match “Now or Never” live on February 2nd at 15:00KSA, exclusively on TV MAX.

What happens when two fierce opposites clash in the ring?  An epic boxing match of skill versus strength, Z ‘the Dream’ Gorres dukes it out against Vic ‘Raging Bull’ Darchinyan.  This is Gorres’ second chance in the spotlight, the top Filipino boxer who uses his technical mastery to out-score his rivals.  In the other corner, Darchinyan is a veteran boxer from ‘down under’.  He relies largely on his power to pound his opponent into the canvass, and what he lacks in defense, he makes up for in sheer force.

This is sure to be an electrifying match; Darchinyan is an older fighter with tones of boxing experience under his belt.  Defending his International Boxing Federation title on numerous occasions, the ‘Raging Bull’ has a solid reputation but he does not have the defensive skills that Gorres has.  Ever since Donaire shamed him, Darchinyan has sought to redeem himself.  What better way to win redemption than to beat the leading Filipino boxer?

This adrenaline-pumping event will be held at CEBU Waterfront Hotel and Casino on Gorres’ turf in the Philippines.  Picture the aggression, feel the tension, taste the victory!

Now of Never: Gorres vs. Darchinyan will air LIVE on February 2nd at 15:00KSA on Orbit’s TVMAX Channel 93, with at 2000KSA and 0100KSA.  Order early, before Wednesday, January 30th and save!  So place your order—it’s now or never!

Orbit Satellite TV and Radio network and Animal Planet announced the winners of its latest Watch & Win competition at a gala event at the Mamlaka Tower in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The lucky winners, Saud Atteya from Jeddah,  Raed Al Obaidallah and Majed Aljahni from Riyadh each received an all expenses paid trip for two to Kenya which includes an African wildlife safari.Atteya ,Aljahni ,Al Obaidallah , won by visiting the Orbit website, www.orbit.net, and entering the Watch & Win competition along with many other Orbit subscribers.Watch & Win is one of the many competitions that Orbit provides on its website for subscribers to enter and win fabulous prizes on a regular basis; previous prizes have included trips to Hollywood, California to visit the legendary MGM movie studios.

Animal Planet is dedicated to providing informative, educational and interesting programming highlighting the relationship between humans and animals. Programs on like Meerkat Manor are filmed using the latest scientific techniques and technology; this diminishes any adverse affects caused by the people studying and filming the animals on a long term basis.

“Animal Planet is a truly unique channel created by both Discovery Communications and BBC Worldwide; Watch & Win is a testament to the strength of its relationship with Orbit and our dedication to offering the best in satellite television and radio in the region,” said Ali Ajouz, Vice President of Marketing and Distributions.

Atteya and Aljahni will be flown to Kenya on an all expenses paid trip where they will take part in a wildlife safari in the famed and multifaceted scenery of Kenya. “I am very excited to go on safari – it has always been a dream of mine! And it was virtually effortless to enter on the Orbit website,” said Atteya.

Aljahni contributed by saying: “Orbit’s website is not complicated, so it only took me a short amount of time to enter the contest online. I am so glad I did! It will be amazing to see all the animals up close and in person.”

Al Obaidallah added: “I highly recommend people to go to the Orbit website; it always has amazing competitions like this with fabulous prizes – like the African wildlife safari the three of us just won!”

Ali Ajouz, Vice President of Marketing and Distributions, announced the winners’ details at a celebratory gala on Wednesday April 25th at the Mamlaka Tower in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event, held to highlight one of the many great promotional events arranged by Orbit Communications, was attended by various local media.

During the event, media personnel had the opportunity to participate in an exclusive business card raffle. Media winners also received a trip to Kenya and will accompany Atteya, Aljahni  and Al OubeidAllah on their African wildlife safari.

Ali Ajouz said: “While on safari, the winners will enjoy observing African wildlife in their natural habitat – there is simply no substitute for the real thing. We are always pleased to be able to reward our discerning viewers with high caliber prizes that are truly interesting and relevant to our programming.”

The Watch & Win competition sponsored by both the Animal Planet channel and Orbit Satellite Television and Radio network highlights the fact that Orbit continues to bring only the most authentic and innovative programming and offerings to its subscribers. Log on www.orbit.net to see

O2 Marketing Communications is proud to announce the successful organization of the mega fun and entertainment gala event held to launch Discovery channel on the Orbit format. The event celebrated the partnership between the Discovery group and Orbit Communications Company with a party at the Loft in Dubai on the 21st February. The event was attended by top management and officials from both the companies, guests and leading television and print media from the Middle East. Around 25 media titles and 31 members of media attended including major dailies of the UAE and the region and a local news channel.Mohammed Johmani, Managing Director at O2MC stated, “We are honored to be part of this remarkable deal and partnership between the two companies. The notable turn up from media and other associates and the positive response received from them during and after the event have encouraged us to be a continued support to Orbit in its future endeavors.”

Following the announcement in December last year that factual entertainment network Discovery Channel will be available exclusively on Orbit in the Middle East from the beginning of 2007, the two parties formally celebrated this partnership with a party at The Loft in Dubai.

Michael Johnson, Senior Vice-President Programming Orbit  and Karin Heijink, Channel Director and Head of Marketing for Emerging Markets for Discovery Networks Europe hosted the event which included prominent guests from local and regional media and the business community in Dubai.

Speaking at the event, Johnson said: “This is a very special day for us at Orbit as we celebrate the addition of Discovery Channel to our platform. We already had a strong and comprehensive cultural and information channels line-up and having added Discovery, this significantly enhances our overall offering.”

Heijink added her enthusiasm about this partnership:  “We are very excited about our agreement with Orbit which reflects our commitment to developing our business in the Middle East region. We look forward to a long and successful relationship. ”

O2 Marketing Communications is proud to announce the successful organization of the press conference held for Orbit Communications Company on December 10th at the Shangri La Hotel. The Press Conference announced an agreement between Orbit and EuroNews, a leading European News Channel, where EuroNews will now be broadcasted only through Orbit across various countries in the Middle East.

Around 15 media titles and 25 media members attended including major dailies of the UAE and the region and a local news channel.

Mohammed Johmani, Managing Director at O2 stated, “O2 is delighted with such a good response from the members of press which proves the promising media relations that O2 maintains.This event has served as a great experience and we look forward