Orbit Showtime has announced that The Discovery Channel is now available on the recently merged Orbit Showtime Network.
The channel delivers a range of informative and entertaining factual content including popular science, history, engineering, investigation and exploration programmes.
BBC Entertainment, which provides audiences with a diverse mix of programming from both the BBC and independent producers, is also available and will present a mix of entertainment shows from award-winning comedies. It will also feature programmes from dramas to ground-breaking documentaries and lifestyle series offering ideas on cooking, fashion, gardening and interior design.
Marc Antoine d'Halluin president and CEO of Orbit Showtime said: "Following a successful merger, we have delivered superb entertainment, great value for money and simplicity of choice for our viewers throughout this region. We are very happy today to have strengthened our lineup with the addition of the Discovery Channel and BBC Entertainment.
"We promise to continue our discussions with all our partners in order to constantly update and enhance our content and channel lineup for the benefit of our customers."
Discovery and BBC Entertainment will be available to Premium Orbit Showtime subscribers including Platinum extra, Premier Plus and Movies Plus packages.