Dubai Lynx 2013 announces final winners
The 7th Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony has taken place with a record crowd of 1,836 industry professionals from the MENA…
March 14, 2013 8:26
Transformative deal on the way for Batelco?
The logic for Batelco, however, is harder to understand. It will almost double the size of its asset base, writes Una Galani.
December 4, 2012 9:25Bahrain’s Batelco sues Indian ex-partner
S Tel was one of eight Indian mobile operators ordered to be stripped of licences in February as part of a corruption probe.
November 8, 2012 9:04
SICO Research raises Batelco to buy
Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco) is poised to recover its investment in Indian affiliate S Tel after selling its 43 percent stake in the unit, SICO Research said, raising its long-term rating on the stock to "buy" from "add."
February 27, 2012 1:17Bahrain’s BATELCO says India stake sale to lift 2012 profit
Bahrain Telecommunications Co's (Batelco) sale of its stake in Indian affiliate S Tel will help it achieve double-digit profit growth in 2012, the former monopoly said on Wednesday.
February 23, 2012 11:17
Batelco buys Jordan 3G telco licence for $70M
Batelco Group has bought a third-generation (3G) telecoms licence in Jordan for 50 million dinars ($70 million), the Bahraini operator said in a statement on Tuesday.
January 25, 2012 1:53Batelco eyes tower sales in Bahrain, Jordan
Bahrain Telecommunications (Batelco) is eyeing a sale and lease back deal for its tower assets in Bahrain and Jordan, a banking source familiar with the matter said, in a move that would raise funds for potential acquisitions.
December 4, 2011 1:48
Bahrain regulator accuses Batelco, STC over call charges
Bahrain's telecoms regulator has issued notices to Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco) and Saudi Telecom Co unit Viva, accusing them of anti-competitive pricing on international calls to Asia.
September 6, 2011 4:13Bahrain’s Batelco replaces Kaliaropoulous as group CEO
Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa named new group CEO; Current group CEO Peter Kaliaropoulos named CEO Strategic Assignments; Batelco, Kingdom in talks to buy Zain Saudi stake.
August 28, 2011 12:55Batelco, Kingdom sign term sheet with Zain Saudi
Batelco, Kingdom sign term sheet with Zain Saudi to buy quarter-stake; Follows similar agreement with seller Kuwait's Zain in April.
July 20, 2011 10:28
Zain Saudi deal could be completed in eight weeks -Batelco CEO
Despite losses forecast in Q2 for Zain Saudi, Batelco’s deal to buy the telco firm in a $950m JV with Kingdom Holding is expected to wrap up in two months.
July 14, 2011 1:00
Out with the old, in with the new: Incumbent telcos slump at the sight competition
Saturated home markets and loss-making efforts abroad hasten nosedive for former telco monopolies while second and third entry operators shine in a data and mobile broadband playing field - Reuters
July 10, 2011 10:51
Gulf states cut telco ties to boost growth
Stunted growth in the telco industry may be caused by Gulf states’ firm grip . Growth will eventually come once revenues from the home market become stagnant.
May 23, 2011 2:53Batelco sees 2010 profit below 100 mln dinars- CEO
The operator has allocated up to $2 billion for an acquisition in Africa or Southeast Asia.
July 22, 2010 11:36
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43