Wealth fund holds key to Qtel’s $2.2 billion Kuwaiti bid
Qtel offered 2.6 dinars/share for remaining Wataniya stake; Kuwait's sovereign fund has 23.5 pct stake in Wataniya; Fund yet to decide on its Wataniya stake
August 29, 2012 5:54
Qatar Telecom offers $2.2 billion for Wataniya stake
Qtel offers to pay $2.2 bln for 47.5 pct stake; Kuwait sovereign fund owns 23.5 pct stake in Wataniya; Offer price of 2.6 dinars at 18 pct premium; Kuwait sovereign fund yet to decide on share sale -source
August 16, 2012 3:55
Qtel bids to buy remaining $1.9 billion Wataniya stake
Qatar Telecom has 52.5 pct stake in Kuwait's Wataniya; Qtel submitted offer to regulator to buy stake; Kuwait's sovereign fund has 23.5 pct stake in Wataniya; Barclays Capital, NBK Capital advising Qtel on deal
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Success of project depends on Israel opening up frequencies.
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The telecom operator's Q2 net profit touched...
August 15, 2009 6:52
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