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UAE's KhalifaSat launched into orbitThe UAE's Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the successful launch of the Emirati satellite KhalifaSat into orbit. KhalifaSat is the first satellite developed 100 percent at the fa More… |
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Eutelsat acquires Noorsat for $75mEutelsat Communications has acquired 100 per cent of Noorsat, one of the leading satellite service providers in the Middle East for a consideration of $75 million, debt free and cash free, from Bahrain’s Orbit Holding Group. More… |
Earth-type world found in orbitFor the first time, scientists have found an Earth-sized world orbiting in a life-friendly zone around a distant star. The discovery, announced on Thursday, is the closest scientists have come so far to finding a true Earth twin. More… |
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New planet discovered in Earth's back yardAstronomers have found a new planet, the closest yet outside our solar system and just an astronomical stone's throw away at four light years. Researchers say it is too close to its sun to support life, with a surface temperat More… |
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OSN to telecast Avatar in HDOSN – Orbit Showtime Network, a leading subscription TV service in Mena, will telecast director James Cameron’s high-tech film Avatar in high definition (HD) from July 23. The movie will be telecast in HD on OSN Cinema HD and in standard d More… |
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Orbit pulls plug on Bahrain baseBroadcasting giant Orbit Showtime Network is pulling out of Bahrain and moving to Dubai, said a report citing a company officcial. Orbit had first moved its broadcasting base to Bahrain from Italy in 2003. It will relocate its Middle East More… |
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Samsung, Orbit announce HDTV partnershipSamsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media, has signed an agreement with Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) to support the network’s high-definition decoder roll out and channel line-up. The agreement which will span OSN’s comple More… |
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Rampant TV piracy 'hurting' OrbitIllegal satellite users outnumber legitimate subscribers in Bahrain by five to one, according to the region's largest subscription-based provider. The extent of illegal Dreambox usage is so severe that it is forcing broadcasting giant Orb More… |
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Orbit Showtime smart card offers 75 channelsNew sales of Orbit Showtime will offer up to 75 exclusive premium channels on one smart card on Nilesat offering a choice of first run movies, international sports, Western, Arabic, and Filipino entertainment from August 14. Existing custo More… |
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Bonanza for Showtime Orbit viewersThe merger of Showtime and Orbit to create the Mena region’s largest pay-TV operator has paid immediate dividends for subscribers who will have exclusive access to all Hollywood studio content and English Premier League football. From toda More… |
