Orbit Communications Co., Middle East and North Africa, 50 million viewers

Using digital technology able to support a total of 24 television and 24 radio channels, Orbit’s premium package of television and radio services offers a variety of choices for millions of television viewers and radio listeners.

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Press Release
July 30, 2003

ORBIT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY to broadcast UNITED NATIONS TELEVISION PROGRAMMES

(NEW YORK) - Effective May 15, 2003, a Middle Eastern Orbit Communications channel commenced broadcasting a range of United Nations television programmes, including award-winning "UN in Action", short program series on the world's current affairs, "World Chronicle", a weekly half an hour talk show, public service announcements and selected documentaries.
Airing UN-produced television programmes, Orbit Communications, joins a growing UN network of broadcasters that includes CCTV China, CNBC World, CNN World Report, RTP Africa, RTVE Spain and many other major international players. By airing UN programming on fully digital multi-channel, Orbit Communications will deliver a deep insight at what UN does to the versatile population of the Middle East and North Africa in Arabic and English. As a first step, Orbit Communications and the History Channel have already aired the Secretary General Kofi Annan' message on the International Day of Peacekeepers.
Now closely working with the "best of" UN TV programmes, and using digital technology able to support a total of 24 television and 24 radio channels, Orbit's premium package of television and radio services offers a variety of choices for millions of television viewers and radio listeners. Orbit aims to expand the programme choice available to viewers in the region by offering a wealth of socially responsible programming that reflects the interests, tastes, political and religious sensitivities of the region's distinctive cultures.
The United Nations audiovisual department offers a wealth of videos, television programmes and archival film material to major broadcasters and well established producers. The United Nations welcomes prospective partners to jointly bring compelling human stories into the homes of millions of viewers around the world.