Wealth fund holds key to Qtel’s $2.2b Kuwaiti bid
(Reuters
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30/08/2012)
As Qatar Telecom (Qtel) dangles a $2.2 billion bait to persuade minority shareholders in its Kuwaiti unit Wataniya to sell out, it knows one major investor is positioned to frustrate its goal of 100 percent control. The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA),
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Nawras wins Best Loyalty Programme Award
(Oman Daily Observer
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29/08/2012)
Nawras won the ‘Best Loyalty Programme Award’ for Nawras Elite at the CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding and Marketing 2012. Lee Martin, Nawras Head of Customer Value Management, accepted the award at a glittering ceremony recently held in
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eIS launches first Arabic domain of UAE Yellow Pages ‘emarat’
(Saudi Gazette
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29/08/2012)
Etisalat Information Services (eIS), a business unit of Etisalat Services Holding, recently announced the first Arabic domain name for the Yellow Pages in the Middle East, and the revamped Yellow Pages website, improving its user experience. The UAE
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du donates AED500,000 to the ‘Feekom Al Khair w Al Barakah’ initiative
(Press Release
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28/08/2012)
Following the incredible success and response to its Ramadan home renovation campaign, ‘Feekom Al Khair w Al Barakah’ (‘with your goodness and blessings’), du has announced it will extend the initiative until 30 September. This decision was taken based
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Resignation of ATHEEB Telecom CEO
(Gulfbase
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27/08/2012)
Etihad Atheeb Telecom (GO) announced the resignation of their Chief Executive Officer Eng. Zaid Bin Abdullah Al Shabanat, effective 31/08/2012. The Board of Directors have approved his resignation on Sunday, and appointed Mr. Abdurrahman Bin Abdulaziz
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Qtel signs enhanced premium dealer partnership with Argon Global
(Gulfbase
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27/08/2012)
Qtel completed an enhanced premium dealer partnership agreement with Argon Global. The signing ceremony held earlier in August between the senior executives from Qtel and Argon Global. With this Partnership the Qtel mobile devices and services will now
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Zain is in advanced talks with Vodafone on partnership
(Gulf Times
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27/08/2012)
Mobile Telecommunications Co or Zain Group, said it is in advanced talks with Vodafone Group regarding a strategic partnership, a tie-up that could lower roaming fees for customers of the UK-based telecoms giant in the Middle East and cut the cost of
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STC Group undergoes management restructuring
(Saudi Gazette
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27/08/2012)
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Group has announced a number of changes within its management structure, involving senior executive positions. The Group announced that it has accepted the resignation of Ghassan Hasbani from his role as Group CEO -
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Mobily opens extra centers to update customers’ data
(Arab News
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27/08/2012)
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced the opening of several centers to update customers’ data in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. These extra centers are fully equipped, providing customers full support aimed to ease the process of updating their data. “We are
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Etisalat unit unveils Arabic yellow pages
(Khaleej Times
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27/08/2012)
Etisalat Information Services on Sunday announced the first Arabic domain name for yellow pages in the Middle East, as well as the revamped yellow pages website. The UAE Yellow Pages can be accessed by typing yellowpages.ae or yp.ae in English, or by
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Zain to get edge with Vodafone partnership
(The National
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26/08/2012)
Zain will be able to offer the latest smartphones earlier and cheaper than its Middle East rivals if a deal with Vodafone goes through, analysts say. The Kuwaiti firm stands to gain an edge over its competitors through a proposed partnership with
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Zain to get edge with Vodafone partnership
(The National
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26/08/2012)
Zain will be able to offer the latest smartphones earlier and cheaper than its Middle East rivals if a deal with Vodafone goes through, analysts say. The Kuwaiti firm stands to gain an edge over its competitors through a proposed partnership with
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Vodafone closer to Zain partnership
(Bloomberg
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25/08/2012)
Vodafone Group is nearing an agreement with Kuwait’s Mobile Telecommunications, known as Zain, to expand access to networks across the Middle East, according to two people familiar with the matter. The accord covers countries including Saudi Arabia, Iraq
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Invision takes its customers to the 2012 Spanish Super Cup
(AME Info
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21/08/2012)
STC prepares to air the 2012 Spanish soccer season, beginning with the Spanish Super games (2-way) between Real Madrid and Barchelona which will be held on the 22nd and 29th of August consecutively. Invision will also broadcast the "Classico" games which
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STC launches interactive competition Jaweb SAWA on YouTube
(AME Info
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18/08/2012)
STC has launched the interactive competition "Jaweb SAWA" on the company's channel on YouTube. The first two rounds of the competition have already commenced during the past few days. The competition includes various, general questions that are presented
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Etisalat seeks 45% increase in Nigeria subscriber base
(Bloomberg
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18/08/2012)
Emirates Telecommunications Corp, the largest publicly-traded company in the UAE known as etisalat, is targeting subscriber growth of 45 per cent in Nigeria by next year as it lures customers from its three larger rivals. Etisalat is the smallest mobile
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Qtel to acquire remaining Wataniya stake for $2.2b
(Reuters
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17/08/2012)
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is offering $2.2 billion to buy the remaining 47.5 per cent stake it does not already own in Kuwaiti telecom company Wataniya. The former state monopoly, which already owns 52.5 per cent of Wataniya, will pay 2.6 dinars per share, an
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Mobily cuts 4G bundles prices
(Saudi Gazette
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15/08/2012)
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), through its subsidiary Bayanat Alula, announced that it has reduced the prices of the connect laptop 4G bundle to start from SR150 per month, in a move that reflects the company’s eagerness not only to offer the latest services
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Etisalat UAE appoints new CFO
(Khaleej Times
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14/08/2012)
Etisalat has announced the appointment of Ahmed Al Awadi as ?chief financial officer ?of etisalat UAE. The appointment is in line with the corporation’s efforts to enhance its financial performance and strengthening its senior management team. Al Awadi
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STC offering 50% discount on outgoing calls to Pakistan, India
(Saudi Gazette
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14/08/2012)
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is offering a 50 percent discount on all outgoing calls, SMS and MMS to Pakistan and India during their national days. Outgoing call rates to Pakistan will be slashed 50 percent on Aug. 14, and to India on Aug. 15,
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Qtel holds Al Khair drive for Ramadan
(Gulf Times
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11/08/2012)
A number of city residents yesterday took part in a Qtel Ramadan campaign titled: ‘Al Khair’ aimed at sending positive messages and encouraging good deeds during the holy month. People were invited to write inspirational messages and paste them to
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Volunteers of the eighth Nawras Goodwill Journey feted
(Oman Daily Observer
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11/08/2012)
The Nawras Goodwill Journey 8 team members concluded their voyage of compassion and sharing at a homecoming and recognition ceremony held under the patronage of Maitha Saif al Mahrouqiya, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism. The event at Muscat
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STC offers new iPad in Kingdom starting today
(Saudi Gazette
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11/08/2012)
Saudi Telecom company (STC) is rolling out the new iPad Wi-Fi + cellular model in Saudi Arabia starting today (Aug. 11). Customers can buy now the new iPad with a range of attractive data plans, including zero down, that will allow customers to connect
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STC offers Motorola Razr Maxx packages exclusively to customers
(Saudi Gazette
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08/08/2012)
Saudi Telecommunications Co. (STC) introduced the Motorola RAZR Maxx device exclusively to its customers, in collaboration with Motorola Mobility Company. The company introduced new exclusive packages at competitive prices along with the device. STC
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Zain Q2 net profit inches up 1%
(Al Watan
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07/08/2012)
Kuwaiti telecom operator Zain reported a one percent rise in quarterly profit on Monday, missing analysts' estimates. Zain said it made net profit of 70.97 million dinars ($251.58 million) in the three months to June 30. That compares to profit of 70.26
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