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Sales of mobile phones dip in 2009

Global sales of mobile phones fell nearly 1% in 2009, their first decline eight years, according... Read full article »
Middle East: Sunday, February 28 - 2010 at 12:38

Etisalat extends IP reach in US and Latin America

Etisalat has inked an agreement with IP solutions provider Global Crossing to provide seamless... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, February 27 - 2010 at 12:21

Du to invest $600m on its infrastructure

UAE-based Du plans to invest at least Dhs2.2bn ($600m) this year to improve its network... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 25 - 2010 at 11:23

Batelco says remains interested in Africa deal

Peter Kaliaropoulos, chief executive of Bahrain's Batelco has said the company would be... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, February 25 - 2010 at 11:20

Mobile phone market to rebound in 2010

A new report by research firm Gartner predicts that the global mobile phone market will rebound... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, February 24 - 2010 at 13:30

Zain to focus on Middle East

Nabil bin Salama, the newly appointed chief executive of Kuwait's Zain, has said the company will... Read full article »
Kuwait: Wednesday, February 24 - 2010 at 13:25

Batelco provides 'on ship' GSM coverage

Bahrain's Batelco has signed an agreement with Telecom Italia to provide a new roaming service to... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, February 23 - 2010 at 12:58

Etisalat eyes stake in Iraqi operator

Mohammad Omran, Chairman of UAE-based Etisalat has said the company is close to buying a majority... Read full article »
Iraq: Tuesday, February 23 - 2010 at 12:55

Pilot project boosts internet speed in Qatar

Qtel has announced the completion of the first pilot project for 'Fibre to the Home' internet... Read full article »
Qatar: Tuesday, February 23 - 2010 at 12:53

Saudi mobile customer base rose 20% in 2009

A report by Business Monitor International (BMI) has said that Saudi mobile customer base grew by... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, February 22 - 2010 at 11:09

Bahrain deregulates Batelco mobile tariffs

Batelco will no longer need approval from Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, February 22 - 2010 at 11:05

Du launches international toll-free service

UAE's second telecoms firm, du has launched its International Toll-Free Service in the country.... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 21 - 2010 at 12:32

Etisalat plans acquisitions in six Mena markets

Etisalat has announced at the Mobile World Congress, its plans to enter 'six possible markets... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, February 20 - 2010 at 12:18

Saudi Zain forecasts 80% rise in 2010 revenue

Telecoms company Zain Saudi Arabia expects a 25% rise in customers and revenue growth of at least... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, February 18 - 2010 at 11:51

Mobile phone number portability in UAE faces new delay

Changes to the mobile number portability plans by the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 18 - 2010 at 11:50