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Nokia charging back with full force
Saudi government websites targeted
Nokia's underrated staying power is highlighted in a recent research that has Jacqueline Gomes also thinking about whether Blackberry will be able to keep its momentum in the region.
July 25, 2011 11:27Five more years for Etisalat's Saudi connection as it renews management agreement with Saudi affiliate Mobily.
July 24, 2011 10:34Spain's Telefonica has signed a strategic agreement with the UAE largest telecoms carrier Etisalat which it hopes will cut costs, the telecoms giant said on Thursday.
July 23, 2011 12:43
Prepare for great telco promos to come your way, as du and Etisalat do their competitive dance. Oh wait, not yet...it’s not quite a real competition yet, says Jacqueline Gomes.
July 20, 2011 3:11
Despite losses forecast in Q2 for Zain Saudi, Batelco’s deal to buy the telco firm in a $950m JV with Kingdom Holding is expected to wrap up in two months.
July 14, 2011 1:00
Dropped bids in Syria and Kuwait and now in a legal wrangle in India, Etisalat isn't stopping global rollout as it strengthens Chinese ties. Precious de Leon reports.
July 14, 2011 12:08
Shaky ground for Vodafone as it continues to make losses this year. Despite hopes for a better 2011, shareholders remain worried. Emily Lucas reports.
June 19, 2011 4:09
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 2:53UAE will cut Etisalat royalties, but no time frame given; Etisalat key to federal budget: rates seen remaining high; Royalty cut could be precursor to foreign share ownership
May 17, 2011 9:53
Development slow due to high prices of fibre optic cables; Regulator disputes slow 3G, fourth operator approval; Iraq could be regional gateway for telecoms, data traffic
May 5, 2011 2:38Memorandum 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 12:29Qatar Telecom makes bid for Syria licence; Move follows offer from Saudi Telecom for licence; France Telecom, Etisalat, Turkcell withdrawn; Trio cite onerous conditions of bid
April 4, 2011 4:48
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
As content sharing among mobile phone users increase, performance and better experience count more, according to Mobile Life.
March 29, 2011 3:44Credit rating bureau for banks, financial firms; Services to later be extended to telecom, insurance firms
March 22, 2011 3:48
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
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
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
