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 Logo (2020-2022) | |
| Country | Manama, Bahrain |
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| Programming | |
| Picture format | 16:9 (1080i, HD) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | OSN Network |
| Sister channels | OSN Movies OSN Sports |
| History | |
| Launched | 1997 |
| Former names | Orbit News (1997-2011) |
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