Showtime Arabia, as it's called to distinguish itself from its U.S. counterpart, Showtime, is the dominant subscription television service in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Levant territories. It is a joint venture between KIPCO (79% stake) and CBS Corporation (21% stake), CBS Corp being a minor partner. The company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and has its headquarters at Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Showtime Arabia is one of the leading Pay TV networks in the Middle East and North Africa, offering:

• The latest blockbuster movies from the leading Hollywood studios including Paramount, Dreamworks, Sony, Columbia, NBC Universal and Disney plus other local producers.
• Exclusive premium sports including the world’s most popular football league the Premier League, the Rugby World Cup and other major sporting events.
• The best international series and shows including; Desperate Housewives, Lost, Prison Break, Heroes, 24 and Ugly Betty.
• Exclusive music channels.
• Pay-per-view ShowCinema Channels.
• Disney Channel Middle East, which is an a-la-carte channel.