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Orascom launches Pakistan mobile banking
Egypt's Orascom Telecom (OT) has launched a mobile banking operation via its Pakistani subsidiary Mobilink, Reuters has reported. The new service, which would be provided in association with Citibank, will enable customers to open branchless bank accounts via authorized agents, maintain their accounts via phone and transfer money to other Mobilink customers via SMS, the firm said.
Egypt: Sunday, July 05 - 2009 at 11:35

STC reduces rates on calls to US
Saudi Telecoms Company (STC) has announced it is giving discounted rates on calls to the US starting 12am on July 4 to 12am July 5. The rates apply to all Al Jawal customers.
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, July 04 - 2009 at 10:58

Iran turns down Zain
Iran has turned down negotiations with Kuwaiti mobile operator Zain in its bid to become the country's third mobile network. Local press has quoted Iran's telecommunications minister as saying Zain had 'failed to fulfill its obligations'. Zain was invited to become Iran's third operator after the UAE's Etisalat was stripped of its licence.
Iran: Saturday, July 04 - 2009 at 10:22

Zain to consult UBS
Kuwait's Zain has said it is cooperating with UBS AG and other advisers to study and review the company's strategy to maximize shareholder value. UBS was asked to consider a possible sale of Zain's African division, which it values at about $10bn, Bloomberg has said. Zain is yet to decide on a sale, which would exclude its Sudanese operations.
Kuwait: Thursday, July 02 - 2009 at 12:13

Etisalat offers 100% cash back on new connections
Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) has launched a special summer promotion in which new and existing pre-paid 'Wasel' subscribers will get 100% money back on new Wasel connections, Wasel renewals, and reactivations to be used on international calls. The Dhs165 credit for new subscribers and Dhs100 credit for renewals and reactivations will be granted over a three-month period and are valid for 30 days each, the company said. The offer starts July 1, 2009 and is valid till September 30, 2009. Customers can dial *121*4# to check their free international credit balance for renewing their Wasel accounts.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 01 - 2009 at 11:38

Zain mulls offers for African unit
Zain Group's Assistant Chief Executive for Business Development and Government Relations, Barrak al-Subeih has told Kuwaiti daily al-Anbaa that the company may consider selling a stake in its African operations if the price is right. The firm has received offers from Europe's largest entertainment group Vivendi and other major telecom firms, he said.
Kuwait: Wednesday, July 01 - 2009 at 11:35

Vodafone Qatar faces legal action
Vodafone Qatar is going to court for installing repeater stations and communication equipment in the Qatari capital, Doha, without proper permits, Al-Sharq Arabic daily has reported. Attempts to resolve the issue amicably have failed which then forced inspectors to refer the matter to the court, the report said.
Qatar: Tuesday, June 30 - 2009 at 12:18

Universal mobile phone charger to be standard in Europe
Major mobile phone makers including Apple, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Research In Motion, Samsung and Sony Ericsson have struck a deal with the European Commission to start selling phones with universal mobile phone chargers starting next year. Chipset makers, such as NEC, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments have also agreed to the deal. Under the agreement, manufacturers would start using micro-USB connections for phone chargers used for smartphones. Although the standardized chargers will be compatible only with European phones, industry analysts believe it is likely to become standard in other markets as well.
Middle East: Tuesday, June 30 - 2009 at 12:00

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