Du royalty has Kipp confused
Du has been ordered to start paying a royalty to the UAE government, reducing the profits that can be distributed to the company’s shareholders (mostly the UAE government).
February 15, 2011 2:03
Moving numbers? Big deal
If the papers are right, we should all rejoice, because we will soon be able to move mobile provider without having to change our phone number. Big deal, thinks Kipp.
January 25, 2011 3:18
Etisalat and Du, this is your wake-up call
As the TRA’s patience with UAE telcos appears to be running out, Samuel Potter says it might be time for Etisalat and Du to have a word with themselves.
January 10, 2011 2:22
UAE telcos drag things out interminably
Despite the headlines, Kipp doesn’t think we’re any nearer to a competitive telecoms industry. Shame, since that’s one of the defining characteristics of an effective modern business hub.
January 3, 2011 2:53
The Business of…2010’s best companies
Business has been bad in 2010, but not for all. Kipp looks at the year’s business success stories, from Dubai’s online retail scene to pretty much anything in Qatar.
December 28, 2010 12:34
All Du respect
This week, Du’s Q3 report recorded an all time high profit of Dh163 million. Kipp takes a closer look at recent news surrounding Du.
November 8, 2010 4:58Du’s BlackBerry plan
'Plans tailor-made to manage current Blackberry situation with minimal disruption.'
August 4, 2010 3:01Du responds to UAE BlackBerry suspension announcement
Telecoms provider issues statement following TRA's announcement to suspend BlackBerry services in October.
August 1, 2010 9:39du mobile customers to Tweet on-the-go
du today launched the first-of-its-kind Twitter SMS service in the UAE
July 12, 2010 3:29Du launches unlimited video-on-demand
AED 75 a month deal for users of ‘on-demand’ service.
July 11, 2010 2:20Du announces faster services, same tariffs
Telecoms operator takes steps to become region’s leading telco, on a par with European companies.
July 4, 2010 1:53
A wake-up call
The UAE’s tentative steps toward a more competitive telecoms industry should give Lebanon pause for thought, says Katherine Azmeh. Is “going public” the only way forward for the country’s telcos?
July 4, 2010 11:46Du set to break Etisalat monopoly
Major telecoms operator’s rival to get access to network.
July 3, 2010 10:39du makes staying indoors this summer entertaining with Video on Demand movies
Weekly new choice of top Arab, Asian and Western movies.
June 24, 2010 2:30du introduces first of its kind One World One Rate for mobile internet while roaming
Travel the world and enjoy an attractive and flat data roaming rate of just AED 1 per 50KB anytime, anywhere.
June 16, 2010 1:20
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are '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