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Subscriber slowdown mars du quarter (The National - 31/07/2012)

Du added fewer than 200,000 mobile customers in the second quarter as its rate of subscriber growth slowed amid intensifying competition. The operator posted a profit of Dh325.5 million (US$88.6m) during the period. Its revenues fell short of analysts'

Wataniya Telecom Appoints New CEO (Gulfbase.com - 31/07/2012)

National Mobile Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of QTel announced Dr. Bassam Hannoun as new CEO for Wataniya Telecom. The new CEO will begin his new role from 1 September 2012. Dr. Hannoun has a PhD in telecommunications engineering and holds a

Qtel announces QR4.92 EPS for HI 2012 (Gulfbase.com - 31/07/2012)

Qatar Telecom announced results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2012. Earnings per share in 1H 2012 amounted to QR4.92 compared to 1H 2011 EPS of QR5.83. Net profit attributable to Qtel shareholders decreased by 11.8% with 1H 2012 at QR1.4bn

Du profit climbs 57% (Khaleej Times - 31/07/2012)

The UAE telecom company du on Monday posted a 57 per cent increase in second quarter profit before royalties compared with the same 2011 period on growth in revenues as it increased the subscriber base. The company, the second largest telecommunication

Tough competition hurts Bahrain's Batelco (The National - 30/07/2012)

Bahrain Telecommunications, the state-owned operator known as Batelco, reported a 13 per cent decline in second-quarter profit as it faced fierce competition in a stagnating market. Net income at the former monopoly fell to 18.5 million Bahraini dinars

“Nawras” declares unaudited financial results for the first half of 20 (Gulfbase.com - 30/07/2012)

Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company SAOG (“Nawras”) declared its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2012. On higher depreciation cost and by lower EBITDA partially offset by lower interest cost, Nawras Telecommunications Company

Etisalat may allow foreign ownership (Khaleej Times - 30/07/2012)

Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, better known as etisalat, will soon allow foreigners to own its shares, its top official said. The telecom operator’s shares rose sharply following a news report appeared in section of Press on Sunday. Its shares

du supports UAE leaderships’ vision of a greener economy (Press Release - 29/07/2012)

du has announced its partnership with the World Energy Forum (WEF), which will be hosted by Dubai’s Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) from 22 – 24 October, 2012. This is the first time that the WEF has been held outside of the United Nations Headquarters

STC’s Qitaf inspires the concept of charitable work in Kingdom (Gulfbase.com - 29/07/2012)

The kingdom’s first of its kind loyalty program, STC’s Qitaf in partnership with the Global Goodness program, sponsored by the Ministry of Social Affairs has inspired the concept of charitable work. This partnership aims to support social work and

STC connects fiber optics technology to The Business Gate (Saudi Gazette - 29/07/2012)

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has successfully completed linkage of "The Business Gate" project with fiber optics technology. The project, which is considered the biggest strategic of its kind in both private and public sectors, is based in Riyadh on an

Nawras extends 49 Baisa per minute international calling offer (Press Release - 28/07/2012)

Nawras, Oman’s customer friendly communications provider, is delighted to extend its great value international calling offer once again due to high demand and the great popularity of this promotion. Until 26 October, Nawras customers can dial the 0902

Batelco Group Announces Half Year 2012 Profits of BD 34.6 Million (Gulfbase.com - 28/07/2012)

Batelco, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s leading mobile operator announced BD 34.6 Million first half 2012 profits as compared to BD 38.8Million for the same period in 2011, a decrease of 11%. The telecom operator having operations across six countries posted

Parent sends strong signal to Zain Saudi (The National - 28/07/2012)

Debt-laden Zain Saudi Arabia, a telecommunications provider, has been given a reprieve after its parent, Kuwait's Zain Group, stepped in to save a US$1.6 billion rights issue that drew a tepid response from the market. Shareholder Zain Group stepped in

Etisalat may increase stake in Mobily (Reuters - 27/07/2012)

Etisalat, the UAE’s No.1 telecommunications company, may raise its holding in Saudi Arabia affiliate Mobily, its chief executive said, which could give a major boost to its bottom line if it took a majority stake. Ahmad Julfar said Etisalat, which

Final Winners Announced in Batelco’s SMS Challenge (Press Release - 26/07/2012)

Batelco has announced the final batches of winners in its amazing SMS Challenge. The Kingdom’s leading mobile service provider, launched its exciting SMS competition in April, giving its mobile customers the chance to be one of the 60 lucky customers to

Etisalat announced interim dividends of 25 Fils for year 2012 (Gulfbase.com - 26/07/2012)

Based on result of the first half of year 2012, Emirates Telecommunication Corporation – Etisalat has declared interim dividends at the rate of 25 Fils per share (25 percent of paid-up capital) upon strong corporate earnings of the corporation. Etisalat

Omantel Extends Ramadan Timings for Off –Peak National and Internation (Press Release - 26/07/2012)

Omantel has announced it is launching special Ramadan timings for its customers that will extend the off peak rates that many currently enjoy for both National and international calls. The extended rates are being offered as a Ramadan gift from Omantel

Nawras goes global to over 200 countries and territories (Press Release - 26/07/2012)

Nawras, Oman’s customer friendly communications provider, is thrilled to be partnering with Tata Communications to offer a full suite of international services including the first Global Virtual Private Network (GVPN) in Oman. The exciting, new services

Etisalat Q2 profit up 17% (Khaleej Times - 26/07/2012)

Emirates Telecommunication Corporation, popularly known as etisalat, on Wednesday said its second-quarter net profit after federal royalty surged 17 per cent to Dh1.9 billion on higher revenues from international and regional markets. The Abu

STC launches packages offering religious, informative programs (Arab News - 26/07/2012)

Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) has introduced a variety of packages that offer its customers religious and informative programs, including documentaries and family shows. The packages, available exclusively through STC's interactive TV service “Invision,”

Zain increases stake to 37 percent in Saudi unit (Arab News - 26/07/2012)

Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC (Zain Group), a regional telecom player operating in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa, serving over 40.3 million active customers, has increased its shareholding in Zain KSA to 37.045 percent through

du Unveils Smartphone Privilege Offer in Collaboration with MasterCard (Press Release - 25/07/2012)

du, in collaboration with MasterCard, has launched the all-new and exclusive Smartphone Privilege Offer for customers holding Platinum or World MasterCard cards. By subscribing to either the Emirati or Elite Super Plan, customers will enjoy a range of

Vodafone delivers strong growth in first quarter (Press Release - 25/07/2012)

Today Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. (“Vodafone Qatar” or “The Company”) announces its financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2012. Vodafone Qatar’s revenue for the quarter grew by 21% year-on-year, driven by a combination of continued customer growth

Du’s Ramadan fundraising drive to help renovate homes of Emiratis (Press Release - 25/07/2012)

In support of the UAE leadership’s vision to ensure superior quality of life for Emiratis and in light of the values of goodness and generosity of the Holy Month of Ramadan, du has launched a fundraising campaign. Titled ‘Feekom Al Khair w Al Barakah’

STC simplifies data verification process for SAWA customers (AME Info - 25/07/2012)

In anticipation of the new regulation, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has been taking measures to ensure swift implementation. In accordance with the new regulation set by the Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC), beginning July 31st

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