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The number of mobile phone subscriptions in Egypt rose 18 percent to 83.43 million last year, shrugging off an economic crisis sparked by the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, government figures showed on Thursday.
March 1, 2012 1:45
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat will outsource network maintenance and support services while abroad, it plans to sue Indian JV partners for fraud
February 25, 2012 12:41UAE telecoms operator Etisalat will outsource network maintenance and support services while abroad, it plans to sue Indian JV partners for fraud
February 25, 2012 12:38
UAE telecom operator Etisalat on Wednesday said it would shut down the operations of its Indian joint venture, three weeks after an Indian court cancelled the affiliate's licence amid a corruption probe.
February 23, 2012 11:11Etisalat, the Gulf's largest telecom firm, wants to acquire a licence in Libya or invest in one of the North African country's existing operators, its chairman told Reuters on Monday.
February 14, 2012 2:46
Saudi Arabia's Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) signed a 10 billion riyals ($2.67 billion) sharia-compliant loan refinancing with a group of seven local banks, the telco said on Sunday, taking advantage of favourable borrowing rates in the kingdom.
February 12, 2012 2:26UAE telecoms operator Etisalat has invited bidders for its telephone tower operations in Africa, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
February 2, 2012 1:37
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat has appointed a top executive as its new chief regional officer for Asia, in the latest reshuffle at the former monopoly.
January 25, 2012 1:45
India's Reliance Communications said it has disconnected from its network a mobile phone joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Etisalat and India's DB Group over non-payment of fees for using its towers.
January 24, 2012 1:36UAE telecoms operator Etisalat has appointed Serkan Okandan as group chief financial officer, the latest non-Emirati to join the former monopoly's top management.
December 8, 2011 9:02Kharafi Group not looking to sell its stake in Zain; Zain to keep existing mobile licences; Zain targets ISPs, submarine cables, bets on data to lift revenue
November 23, 2011 10:57
Although the TRA has new promises of faster internet, Kipp's not bringing out the confetti just yet, at least until attitudes toward the internet access change.
November 16, 2011 4:39
With strong demand from UAE expatriates, back alley internet shops are offering VoIP despite government restriction and at a tenth of Etisalat and du’s regulated prices, making them tough competition.
November 10, 2011 4:30
Telcos responding to harsh competition, stagnant growth; Smart phone shipments to Middle East seen up 52 pct in 2011; But European experience suggests profits may suffer; VoIP calls on smart phones threaten international revenue
October 26, 2011 5:22Focus of acquisitions in Middle East; Broadband growth in double digit next year
October 24, 2011 6:39
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
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
