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Bahraini MP wants porn sites banned
An Islamist MP in Bahrain has called for stricter enforcement of a total ban on porn sites, saying that they represented a danger to the country as destructive as sectarianism, reported Gulf News. Abdul Halim Murad, representing Al Asala, a Salafi bloc with eight MPs in the 40-seat Lower House, said that the state should exert further efforts to block all sites that posted 'immoral' material.
Bahrain: Tuesday, July 08 - 2008 at 07:44

Oman govt sells Omantel stake
The Omani government announced it is selling its 25% stake of Omantel's issued shared capital. Investors may get certain rights offer including increase in economic and voting exposure to Omantel in the future.
Oman: Monday, July 07 - 2008 at 11:57

Bahrain pushes for telco rights
Bahrain's TRA Business User Advisory Group is focusing on reviewing consumer rights and actions to tackle growing list of telephone consumers' complaints. A proposed 'Consumer Bill of Rights Document' is being drafted to include rights in privacy, choice, disclosure, and accurately worded bills, among others.
Bahrain: Monday, July 07 - 2008 at 10:54

UAE to see cheaper calls
The UAE's Telecom Regulatory Authority has directed the country's two service providers, Etisalat and Du, to make adaptations to their fixed line networks in a bid to lower costs for consumers. The Carrier Preselection Service should allow users to choose their network in order to access better rates.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 07 - 2008 at 09:18

Mobily to buy 96% of Zajil
Saudi Arabia's Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) said it will buy a local internet and data communication provider for $21.3m to generate more revenues from corporate clients, Reuters has reported. Mobily has won approval to buy 96% of Zajil International Telecommunications Co's capital. Earlier, it has agreed to buy local data provider Bayanat Al Oula for $400m.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, July 06 - 2008 at 09:30

Etisalat eyes to deploy IPTV
Etisalat is planning to offer new services to its customers, in a tie up with France Telecom. Etisalat is looking to deploy in the UAE, the home networking solutions and multiple-play services (home gateway) and 'Orange TV' (IPTV offer via set-up-box) rolled out by France Telecom in Europe, in its aim to offer FTTH (Fibre To The Home) in the UAE.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, July 05 - 2008 at 08:48

Zain gets nod for $4.53bn capital hike
Kuwait-based telecom company Zain has announced that it has won government approval for a $4.53bn capital hike to finance foreign expansion, reported the Bahrain Tribune. Zain shareholders approved a 75% capital increase in March, to sell 1.42 billion shares at 850 fils each for a total of 1.2 billion dinars, to fund its expansion plans.
Kuwait: Thursday, July 03 - 2008 at 12:37

UAE telecom market to rise 63%
The UAE telecom market is projected to grow 63% to Dhs35.27bn ($9.6bn) in four years boosted by a rising mobile phone penetration rate that will hit a regional high of 188%, according to a report by market analyst Al Mal Capital. UAE's population growth, projected at a five- year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, will be the key driver for the sector, resulting in a combined CAGR of 8.6%, reported Khaleej Times.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 03 - 2008 at 10:48