Showtime Arabia, as it was called to distinguish itself from its U.S. counterpart (Showtime), was the dominant subscription television service in the Middle East and North Africa. It was a joint venture between KIPCO (79% stake) and CBS Corporation (21% stake), CBS Corp being a minor partner. The company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands and had its headquarters at Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Showtime Arabia was one of the pay TV networks in the Middle East and North Africa. It had the exclusive rights to broadcast the English Premier League in the Middle East and North Africa. On 12 July 2009 the company announced a merger with Orbit Communications Company.
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