Press Release: 5th November 2004<br /><br />UBI WORLD TV LAUNCHES LARGEST SELECTION OF ARABIC TV CHANNELS IN AUSTRALIA.<br /><br /><br />United Broadcasting International Pty Ltd (UBI WORLD TV) has announced the launch of its new direct-to-home digital TV service in Australia, featuring the largest selection of Arabic language channels ever. UBI WORLD TV offers 16 leading Arabic language channels from top Arabic broadcasters representing the most diverse, entertaining and informative line up for Arabic Australian viewers. <br /><br />Available exclusively on the UBI WORLD TV platform are leading Arabic networks including the most respected news channel Al Arabiya, top music channel Mazzika and leading entertainment channel MBC. <br /><br />Also premiering in Australia on UBI WORLD TV are the new and exciting top rating Lebanese entertainment channels New TV, Infinity and Heya TV. New TV is the Lebanese entertainment channel for all tastes. Whether viewers are looking for Talk shows, Music & Entertainment shows, Drama series, Comedy & Sketch shows, Lifestyle programmes, Current affairs or Kids programmes New TV will keep viewers entertained. Infinity is non-stop Arabic entertainment! Featuring the best original comedies, documentaries, drama series, talk shows, and fashion shows all on one channel that is pure viewing pleasure. Heya TV is a new and innovative Lebanese channel catering specially to interests and issues of Arabic women. All three channels deliver 24 hour quality programming keeping Arabic viewers of all ages entertained. <br /><br />In addition, UBI WORLD TV provides Arabic favourites ESC1, Nile Variety, Nile Drama, Tele Liban and Syria Satellite Channel. Plus Islamic channel Al Majd. UBI World TV plans to enhance its Arabic line-up by introducing new channels and services for the Arabic community in the months ahead.<br /><br />Amongst the new channels and in addition to the “live from home” channels, UBI World TV is proud to announce the coming of Panorama, a unique channel that is specifically designed and produced for the Australian-Arabic community, featuring 24 hours of the best movies, news and entertainment shows adjusted to suit Australian prime-time audiences. Locally produced by UBI WORLD TV, Panorama will deliver the best of Arabic programming along with locally produced shows and news to reflect the life of the local community. Panorama will be a voice for the Arabic community and mirror the daily lives of Arabic Australians, whilst providing a much needed link for all Arabic communities across Australia. Panorama will cover the main activities and events within local communities across Australia and show daily local and international news as an integral part of the channel.<br /><br /><br />UBI WORLD TV’s Arabic language channels are currently available free-to-air on the Optus B3 Satellite, with encryption of the Arabic channels planned for December 2004. Before the channels are encrypted viewers can subscribe to a choice of two packages. World TV Basic for $49.95 per month or World TV Plus featuring all 16 Arabic channels for $59.95 per month. <br /><br />Together with all Arabic channels available on UBI WORLD TV, subscribers to World TV Plus will receive 28 other language channels from some of the worlds leading broadcasters for the total global experience. Turkish, Serbian, Macedonian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Polish and Filipino channels can all be enjoyed on UBI WORLD TV.<br /> <br />People can find out more about UBI WORLD TV and the Arabic channels available by calling 1300 400 800 between 09:00 and 18:00 AEST, or visiting the UBI WORLD TV website at: www.ubiworldtv.com