2003
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E-vision wireless covers Abu Dhabi
E-vision, the UAE's only digital cable TV provider, has announced that all Abu Dhabi districts will now be covered by its network thanks to new wireless technology. The new technology also launched recently in Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain has helped increase the number of E-Vision subscribers in these cities.
Oracle, major Qatari deal
Oracle has announced that one of Qatar's most diverse conglomerates, Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani and Sons Holding Company has deployed the Oracle Collaboration Suite. The Doha-based group opted for the Suite for its capability to give FBQHC's employees a single in-box for all email, files, and fax messages, as well as the flexibility to access messages from Outlook, Web browsers, and mobile phones.
E-TQM College, 50,000 target
The Dubai based virtual university E-TQM plans to admit up to 50,000 online students next year. Director Dr Mansoor Al Awar made the announcement at the launch of the college's own publishing house last week. The college presently has 15,000 group learners mainly from the UAE and Kuwait.
SMS charity, Mobile-Aid
Mobile phone users can donate directly to children's charities with SMS in the UAE. You simply send an SMS message to 4324 for the Al Noor Centre and Rashid Paediatric Centre, or 4326 for the Sharjah Charity International. Dhs10 will be debited from the subscriber's mobile phone.
Dubai, online health card renewal
Nine months since the launch of online health card renewal in Dubai users are impressed by this service. More than 23,000 health cards have been processed online which saves time for both clients and the Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services.
Inflight Internet with SA
Singapore Airlines has selected Connexion by Boeing as its provider of choice for high-speed Internet-based communications on board. The letter of intent agreement calls for the Net system to be installed on 40 of SIA's long-haul jetliners. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Dell aims for Mideast No1 slot
Dell, the number one computer retailer in the US, is aiming to become the top computer company in the Middle East. In an interview with AME Info Vice President Dr. Walid Moneimne said that with 50-60 per cent regional growth per annum this was a perfectly reasonable target for Dell (see Executive Interview).
Omantel SMS, LogicaCMG job
Omantel has awarded a contract to upgrade its SMS system to LogicaCMG that will help to meet a sharp rise in SMS traffic. The two companies have been working together for three years, and SMS is seen as a strong future revenue source for Omantel. SMS is booming in the Middle East.
E-Biz Challenge, 44 entries
The E-Biz Challenge, a dot-com contest run by Zayed University and sponsored by AME Info, has received 44 entries so far. Organisers said they expected more applications before the December 17 deadline. The contest is designed to encourage students to participate in e-innovation.
US puts Iraq mobile deals on hold
The US authorities in Iraq have suspended the award of mobile phone contracts amid allegations that the bidding process was fixed, reported The Financial Times. CPA lawyers have recommended a delay to allow time to investigate allegations of cronyism by the Iraqi authorities. The request is understood to focus on the role of Nadhmi Auchi, the Iraqi born billionaire involved in the sucessful Orascom consortium.
Etisalat cuts mobile call costs
Etisalat has reduced its charges for mobile phones. GSM and pre-paid call rates are down from 30 to 24 fils per minute, while off peak calls are down from 21 to 18 fils per minute. The GSM quarterly rental charge is cut from Dhs90 to Dhs60. Local SMS is down from 30 to 18 fils, while international SMS fall from 90 to 60 fils per minute.
AD arrests five software pirates
Abu Dhabi authorities recently raided three companies for using pirated software. During the raid, five staff members were arrested and nine PCs were seized. The latest raid is part of the ongoing anti-piracy campaign launched by the UAE authorities in association with the Business Software Alliance.
Kuwait, lowest GSM rates
Owners of GSM mobile phones in the Arab World get the best deal in Kuwait, according to the Arab Advisors Group, with the UAE coming next for post-paid calls. The new report noted that Arab users in the poorest countries such as Morocco and Tunisia pay the highest rates.
Tejari launches Iraq operation
UAE based electronic marketplace Tejari has formed a partnership with Al-Gabban Group to enter the Iraqi market and will be setting up an office in Baghdad. Chairman Sultan bin Sulayem described the move as strategic. He said the Ghabban Group was the best positioned franchise partner to establish logistics and the brand name.
eView pay per view
Subscribers to E-Vision can now use Etisalat pre-paid calling cards to get the credit required to watch the latest movies on eView, E-Vision's pay per view service. E-Vision, the UAE's only digital cable TV provider, said Etisalat pre-paid calling cards can now offer viewers a more convenient and easier access to the list of blockbuster movies updated every week on eView.
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