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'Free time' program launched by Du
UAE-based telecom provider Du has launched a new promotion in which users can receive free credit every time they make an international call to any destination. Under the 'free time' promotion, customers will get one fil of credit for every second of every international call. Customers can save as much as 60% on international call rates depending on the country and time they call.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 05 - 2008 at 08:30

Du tests online payment portal
UAE-based telecom provider Du is developing an online bill payment portal aimed at easing the process of making payments. Customers can gain access to the portal to check their online bills by contacting Du on Tel: 391 0000 or email: business.customercare@du.ae. Du will then provide the portal url and issue a username and password. Du expects the portal to be fully operational by the year end.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 04 - 2008 at 12:04

Nokia unveils new internet map service
Nokia has introduced new services in the Mena region as part of Ovi, the company's mobile internet service brand name, according to a statement. Maps 2.0, the updated version of Nokia Maps has left beta stage and is now ready for consumers to download. Nokia's mapping and navigation solutions give people navigation features, local content and world maps directly on their mobile device.
Wednesday, June 04 - 2008 at 07:34 |

UAE cracks down on illegal decoders
The UAE Ministry of Economy has ordered port authorities across the country to increase their efforts to confiscate satellite TV decoders being imported illegally into the country. The ministry also issued a new warning to those involved in illegally importing the decoders, which decrypt pay TV channels and violate the UAE's copyright law. The Dubai police have already conducted several raids.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 03 - 2008 at 14:15

Zain to merge Mena network by year end
Zain is considering plans to merge its Middle East and African network operations into one entity by year end, reported Bahrain Tribune. Last month, Zain eliminated roaming charges for customers across four of its networks in the Middle East, launching the borderless 'One Network' across Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Sudan. With the recent acquisition of licences, the group was planning to commence commercial operations in Saudi Arabia and Ghana by the middle of the year.
Kuwait: Tuesday, June 03 - 2008 at 13:33

3Gg services remain a luxury in ME
The third generation of mobile phone specifications and technology (3G) has struggled to gain a foothold in most countries in the Middle East despite its seven years of existence and the emergence of 3.5G, a top official told Gulf News. Bashar Dahabra, Founder and CEO of Info2cell.com, said current penetration of 3G mobile in the region is one per cent. Not enough suitable content for 3G services is available in the region mainly because of low sales of high-end, 3G-enabled mobile phones, he added.
Tuesday, June 03 - 2008 at 08:14

UAE 'most connected'
The UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are the most connected in the Middle East according to a report by the Arab Advisor's Group. The group's Total Country Connectivity Measure, which totals internet, landline and mobile phone penetration, put the UAE top with 329.5%, Bahrain second with 210.4% and Saudi third with 207.9%. Yemen came last with 47.2%.
Middle East: Monday, June 02 - 2008 at 12:35

CNS reports 40% growth
UAE-based technology integrator and managed services company CNS has reported growth of 40% in Q2 2008 compared to the same period last year. The company reported Q1 growth at 27%. CNS reports say that the company currently has 14% of the market share in the UAE.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 02 - 2008 at 12:27