Kuwait ponders BlackBerry ban
Kuwaiti security officials said BlackBerry Messenger service used for “rumors and strike calls.”
May 26, 2010 9:49KSA rules out BlackBerry ban
Saudi Arabia’s telecoms watchdog has ruled out banning the controversial messenger service, BlackBerry messenger.
May 22, 2010 3:14
Bahrain’s own ‘confusion and chaos’ over BlackBerry ban
A government that insists on obstructing and controlling the flow of information faces a losing battle against ever-democratizing new technology.
April 13, 2010 5:56Du and Etisalat agree to ban list of websites for Blackberry users
The UAE’s telecommunications companies, du and Etisalat, have agreed on a list of websites…
December 27, 2009 2:23More trouble for Etisalat and its ‘enhancement’ patches
BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) has said that a "performance enhancement patch" the communications provider supplied...
July 21, 2009 7:18
Etisalat says BlackBerry problem “slight technical fault”
Etisalat claims a software upgrade sent to its BlackBerry customers has drained batteries in a "very limited number of devices"...
July 15, 2009 1:14
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26