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Zain Iraq prepares for IPO-newspaper

Kuwait telco giant Zain's Iraqi unit prepares to launch IPO expected to value at $80 million, according to an unnamed source.

June 19, 2011 10:12

Gulf states cut telco ties to boost growth

Stunted growth in the telco industry may be caused by Gulf states’ firm grip . Growth will eventually come once revenues from the home market become stagnant.

May 23, 2011 2:53

Gulf telcoms bet on data as growth ebbs

Telcos face numbers challenge as only a sixth of subscribers access data through handsets even as the UAE posts the highest mobile penetration in the world.

May 18, 2011 5:34

STC optimistic on Syria 3rd mobile licence win

STC yet to hear about date for next stage of auction; Syria unrest delays licence winner announcement

May 9, 2011 3:45

Etihad Rail signs strategic agreement with Etisalat

Memorandum of Understanding to enable Etisalat to share railway infrastructure; Etisalat to offer latest information communication and technology (ICT) solutions for Etihad Rail and its customers

April 12, 2011 12:29

Going Shopping for Etisalat

As Etisalat drops its $100 million bid for Syrian licence, Kipp speculates which market may be next for the UAE teleco?

March 31, 2011 4:21

Mobile TV rings in more profits, says study

As content sharing among mobile phone users increase, performance and better experience count more, according to Mobile Life.

March 29, 2011 3:44

Etisalat to invest $100m in Afghanistan

Etisalat Afghanistan sees subscribers doubling in 2-3 yrs; Sees market share between 30 to 35 pct from 24 per cent; To buy existing internet service provider within 2 months

March 13, 2011 3:02

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 11:46