Etisalat unifies global roaming rates
The operator has divided roaming charges into three geographical zones, and each zone has a flat rate.
February 8, 2010 8:31
A great telephonic leapfrog… backwards
Telecoms operator du launched a new prepaid landline tariff today. The news may prompt many UAE residents to ask, ‘what’s a landline?’
February 3, 2010 3:32du launches cheap landline call rates
International calls start at 60 fils/minute on new ‘One World One Rate’ tariff.
February 3, 2010 1:02Etisalat plans to increase stake in Indian unit
On Sunday, Etisalat announced that net revenues in 2009 rose 5 percent compared to 2008.
February 1, 2010 6:19
Breaking the du-opoly
Broadband is up to fourteen times more expensive in the UAE compared with other markets. But an expected price war between telcos Etisalat and du could save consumers serious money.
January 26, 2010 1:57UAE to introduce VoIP services “soon”
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is planning to…
January 5, 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 2:23Du and Etisalat cover Burj Dubai
The UAE telecommunication firms, du and Etisalat, announced on Wednesday that they…
December 23, 2009 4:06UAE: Mobile subscribers hit 7.44 million end of Q3
The number of mobile phone subscribers to the UAE’s communications providers...
November 30, 2009 3:41Etisalat’s fiber-optic network in UAE to cost AED5 billion, says chairman
Etisalat's fiber-optic network in the Emirates will cost the communication company AED5 billion...
November 10, 2009 1:54
Who’s making money?
Companies across the region have started releasing their third quarter results for the year. Here are some of the firms whose profits in 2009 exceeded those in 2008.
October 24, 2009 7:23
Ringing it in
Telecom operators in the UAE have weathered the crisis well, and now seem set for further growth.
October 19, 2009 1:34Etisalat announces 10pc increase in internet subscribers in 2009
Etisalat, one of two telecommunication companies in the UAE, announced on Sunday that its...
October 18, 2009 3:22UAE: VoIP may be legalized by year end, says TRA official
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is working on a policy to make international internet...
October 18, 2009 3:15
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