Wataniya offers new BlackBerry plans
(Trade Arabia
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31/05/2012)
Wataniya Telecom has introduced new BlackBerry plans that are flexible, affordable and suitable for all segments of society, the company said. BlackBerry subscribers can select the plan that best fits their communication needs while only paying for the
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Qtel in deal to operate Pearl-Qatar network
(Trade Arabia
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31/05/2012)
Qtel has signed an agreement with United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl-Qatar project, to acquire the full communications infrastructure of the innovative urban development in Doha. Pearl-Qatar is a masterpiece of private
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Zain Saudi Said to Hire Four Banks for $2.5 Billion 5-Year Loan
(Bloomberg
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31/05/2012)
Mobile Telecommunications Co. of Saudi Arabia, known as Zain Saudi, hired four banks for a five- year $2.5 billion loan to refinance its Islamic facility that matures in July, according to two bankers familiar with the matter. The company, 25
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Zain welcomes students from University of Colorado to its premises
(Al Watan
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31/05/2012)
Zain, one of the leading telecommunication companies in Kuwait, recently hosted a group of students from the University of Colorado and introduced them to the company's commitment to the latest developments in the telecommunication industry. This was
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Etisalat Group delegation visits Afghanistan on Asia operations tour
(AME Info
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30/05/2012)
Jamal Aljarwan, chief regional officer Asia Cluster, Etisalat Group, recently made his first stop of an Asia-wide tour in Afghanistan, where he was joined by high-ranking officials to visit the Group's operations in Afghanistan and discuss the
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Gulf telcos must privatise: Al-Barrak
(Reuters
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30/05/2012)
Gulf telecoms companies, most of which are ultimately government-controlled, must further privatise and consolidate to survive in an increasingly tough environment, the former chief executive of Kuwait's Zain said. Saad al-Barrak led Zain's rise over the
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Zain welcomes students from the University of Colorado to its premises
(AME Info
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30/05/2012)
Zain, the telecommunication company in Kuwait, recently hosted a group of students from the University of Colorado and introduced them to the company's commitment to the latest developments in the telecommunication industry. Speaking on the occasion of
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Etisalat buys Qtel stake for $18.7m
(The National
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30/05/2012)
Etisalat has bought Qatar Telecom (Qtel) shares worth Dh69 million (US$18.7m) in a rights issue completed by the Qatari operator. The UAE-based telecommunications firmsubscribed to the shares at a price of 75 Qatari riyals each, it said in a statement to
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Nawras launches 'Maktabi' office bundle to enhance communications
(AME Info
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29/05/2012)
Nawras, Oman's customer friendly communications provider, now offers small and expanding businesses a complete communications solution entitled 'Maktabi', giving value for money by combining two popular business options into one efficient office bundle.
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Du hosts CIO forums highlighting the business impact of social media
(AME Info
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29/05/2012)
As part of its Leadership Series, Du recently hosted renowned technology innovator and thought leader, JP Rangaswami, at two round table forums attended by CIO/CXOs from the UAE's banking, media and information, communication and technology (ICT)
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Top business leaders attend du CEO Forum
(Khaleej Times
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29/05/2012)
CEOs and top business leaders from prominent businesses within the UAE attended du’s CEO Forum 2012, the third forum of its kind held as part of du’s business Leadership Series. The event was under the theme “The Power of the Web and Open innovation”.
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Etisalat Group to adopt ISO, GRI standards
(Khaleej Times
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29/05/2012)
Etisalat has announced its ambition to deploy international social responsibility and sustainability reporting standards including a Global Reporting Initiative, or GRI, and ISO 26000 across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. “We now need to take this a
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Batelco holds Bahrain's first live Graffiti Art Contest
(AME Info
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28/05/2012)
Batelco's first Graffiti Art Contest, organized by the Company's Youth Marketing Team, in association with Al Riwaq Art Space, took place on Friday May 25th at Block 338 in Adliya as part of a series of fun and exciting youth events. Ten youth urban
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Wataniya offers Galaxy S3 on installments
(Trade Arabia
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28/05/2012)
Wataniya Telecom, a leading telecom service provider in Kuwait, is offering its postpaid customers the new Samsung Galaxy SIII, the third generation of the popular Galaxy S product line. The Samsung Galaxy S III, which features Google’s Android operating
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du receives Excellence in GIS Implementation Award at GISWORX 2012
(Press Release
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28/05/2012)
du was presented with an Excellence in GIS Implementation Award during the GISWORX 2012 Gala Dinner, held recently in Dubai. The award was bestowed upon du after a review by the independent EGI Award Committee, as part of GISWORX 2012, the seventh annual
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STC signs deal with KFSH&RC for health project
(Arab News
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28/05/2012)
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has signed a master agreement with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH&RC) in terms of supplying installations of mobile telecommunications solutions, described as the first of its kind for the health
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Du's CEO Forum 2012 presents the next wave of digital revolution
(AME Info
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27/05/2012)
CEOs and top business leaders from prominent businesses within the UAE attended Du's CEO Forum 2012, the third forum of its kind held as part of Du's business Leadership Series. The event was presented under the theme of 'The Power of the Web and Open
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Batelco gets key Cisco certification
(Trade Arabia
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27/05/2012)
Bahrain’s leading telecoms services provider Batelco said it has won a high-level certification from Cisco, one of the world’s leading ICT providers, in recognition of its achievements in meeting the company's rigorous standards. The Cisco Silver
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Zain KSA restructuring wins approval
(Trade Arabia
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27/05/2012)
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority (CMA) has apporved Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia's (Zain KSA) capital restructuring plan, a statement said. The approval follows the decision by Zain KSA’s board of directors to seek approval for a
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Etisalat launches new promotion for calling
(AME Info
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27/05/2012)
Etisalat announced a new promotion giving Wasel Homeland customers the option to enjoy calling five Arab countries and Sri Lanka at 2fils/second. The 'per-second billing' option offers new and existing Wasel Homeland customers the distinctive advantage
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STC’s 4G services to cover more areas
(Arab News
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27/05/2012)
STC has upgraded the coverage of 1,500 locations with 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) services that currently serves 38 cities across the Kingdom. This is in line with STC’s efforts to achieve 65 percent of residential areas in the Kingdom before the end of
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Du customers now have a direct escalation channel to the Chief
(AME Info
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26/05/2012)
Since launch, Du has listened to its customers in order to best meet their needs by providing a quality service that meets their expectations. In a step to become even closer to its customers, Du has taken its customer care to the next level by opening a
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Mobily offers its subscribers gifts and promotions as celebration
(AME Info
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26/05/2012)
As Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) celebrates its 7th anniversary since the launch of its services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; starting Friday 25th of May 2012, and for a whole week, the company is offering all its subscribers a chance to win a variety of
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Omantel fixed phone service user base increases marginally
(ONA
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26/05/2012)
Subscribers of the fixed phone service offered by Omantel in the Sultanate stood at 294,440 at the end of March 2012, against 287,323 in 2011, constituting a 2.5 per cent rise. The monthly bulletin pointed out that subscribers of billed fixed phone
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Etisalat plans price cuts, refocuses on home
(Khaleej Times
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25/05/2012)
Etisalat plans to cut international call tariffs to various countries by up to 30 per cent, an executive said, as the former monopoly tries to win back market share and stem the spread of Internet-based phone calls. The plans are at an early stage and
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