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Nokia new models parade in Bahrain
Nokia has launched its latest models of mobile phones in Bahrain. These include the Nokia 1209, 3500 classic, 5000, 1680, 5220, 6600 fold, 6210 navigator, 6220 voice guidance and 3120, the Bahrain Tribune has reported. Nokia executives have said that around 14% of net sales are generated by the MEA region.
Bahrain: Sunday, June 29 - 2008 at 09:51

Web address can now be in Arabic
The board of the Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has voted unanimously to liberalise the way the web's addressing system works, and will now enable web addresses to be typed in scripts like Arabic and Chinese, The National has reported. Entire domains will be able to be named in Arabic.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, June 28 - 2008 at 10:13

Mobile usage surges in Saudi Arabia
A new report by EFG-Hermes has found that the number of mobile subscriptions in Saudi Arabia has grown rapidly in recent months, reported Gulf News. The report said the subscriber base currently stands at 27 million, with penetration 109%. Analysts say mobile penetration is currently 10% higher than forecast, and subscribers will reach 33.4 million this year, implying a penetration rate of 131%, up from 113% in previous forecasts.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, June 26 - 2008 at 07:18

Mobily buys ISP
Saudi Arabian mobile phone company Mobily has bought internet service provider Zajil, subject to approval by the kingdom's Capital Market Authority. The ISP has the biggest market share in the country and it forms part of Mobily's push into data services. It recently also bought data operator Bayant, which is one of two companies in the kingdom with a Wimax licence, giving it a 66% share in the fibre to home market. Mobily is trying to differentiate itself from rival mobile phone company Zain before it launches in Saudi Arabia. A firm date for Zain's launch has not been given, but is rumoured to be in late August.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, June 25 - 2008 at 09:57

Thuraya inks 10 distribution deals
UAE-based Thuraya has signed 10 distribution agreements for its newly launched product ThurayaMarine. The 10 agreements signed recently were with Fort Info Technology, GPTC, IEC, Intermatica, Moodotel, Nera Telecommunications, Satcom, Satlink, WorldCom Japan Traders and Xtralink. The SPs will be marketing and promoting ThurayaMarine service throughout Thuraya's extensive coverage area.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 25 - 2008 at 09:23

Mobily gets 'buy' recommendation from BMG
Saudi Arabian mobile operator Mobily has been given a 'buy' recommendation in a report by BMG Financial Advisors, reported Khaleej Times. The report set a target value per share of SR70.74 compared to the current market price of SR55.25 for Mobily shares.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, June 25 - 2008 at 07:32

Etisalat, Microsoft sign partnership deal
Etisalat and Microsoft Corporation have signed an agreement to engage in joint efforts to market and sell their products and services in the Middle East. Under the deal both companies will also collaborate on emerging technologies to create solutions for customers by sharing and reviewing their respective emerging technologies and product roadmaps, according to a statement.This collaboration will develop targeted solutions in several identified areas such as On-Premise and Off-Premise Unified Communications, Mobility, Hosted Business Applications & IPTV (TV over Broadband) in addition to many others.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 24 - 2008 at 11:32

Kuwait aims to curb piracy
The Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed an agreement with the Business Software Alliance, the international association that promotes a safe and legal digital world. The initiative will include an extensive advertising and media campaign togenerate awareness regarding existing anti-piracy programs and the benefits of curtailing this practice. The piracy rate in the country is estimated to be 62%.
Kuwait: Tuesday, June 24 - 2008 at 08:35