Ooredoo: ringing the changes
Brand expert tells Kipp that Qtel's rebranding is a public expression of the company’s global footprint in a converging sector.
April 21, 2013 11:07
Kuwait Telco Zain’s Deputy CEO Resigns
The deputy chief executive of Kuwait’s top telecom operator Zain has resigned, the company said in a statement to the local…
March 5, 2013 3:38
Qtel will now be ‘Ooredoo’
It said all operations in which it owns a controlling interest would be rebranded under the new name, which means "I want" in Arabic.
February 26, 2013 11:16
Oman’s Nawras offers fixed line number portability in Omantel challenge
Oman telecom operator Nawras launched number portability for fixed line services on Sunday in a move that may help it woo corporate customers from former monopoly Oman Telecommunications (Omantel).
September 16, 2012 5:23
Qatar telecom gains control of Iraqi Asiacell for $1.5 billion
Qtel to up stake in Iraq's No.2 operator to 60 percent; MerchantBridge, Farouk Group are the sellers
June 6, 2012 12:08
Qatar Telecom $1.87 billion rights issue covered – statement
Qatar Telecom has raised 6.8 billion riyals ($1.87 billion) from a fully subscribed rights issue, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday.
May 29, 2012 12:06Saudi Telecom plans acquisition in 2012
Focus of acquisitions in Middle East; Broadband growth in double digit next year
October 24, 2011 6:39Qtel’s Iraqi unit picks banks for IPO
The Iraqi affiliate of Qatar Telecom , Asiacell, has picked HSBC and Morgan Stanley to manage its initial public share offer, the unit's chief executive said on Wednesday.
October 13, 2011 10:38Vodafone Qatar CEO dies, CFO named acting CEO
The Qatari affiliate of British mobile operator Vodafone will appoint Chief Financial Officer John Tombleson as acting chief executive.
November 2, 2010 2:49
Vodafone cries foul as Virgin enters Qatar’s telecom market
Virgin and Qtel are in an argument with Vodafone over what the latter says is a $2 billion free pass for Virgin to enter Qatar’s telecom market.
May 28, 2010 3:16
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
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
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
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