[4] Showtime Arabia was one of three Pay TV networks in the Middle East and North Africa,[5] it offered motion pictures, sporting events and original content, some of which was localized.

It had the exclusive rights to broadcast the Barclays Premier League in the Middle East and North Africa.

When Showtime launched, some of its channels included TMC, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, TV Land, Paramount, Style, Discovery and Hallmark.

On 12 July 2009, Showtime Arabia and Orbit Communications Company announced a merger[7] that created the "biggest Pay-TV platform" in the Middle East and North Africa.

The newly formed company is an equal partnership that would offer seventy exclusive channels featuring new movies, sports, series, Arabic content and international shows.