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Gulf states seen cutting telco ties to boost growth

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Monday, 23 May 2011 5:36 PM

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India court rejects bail for head of Etisalat JV

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Monday, 23 May 2011 3:13 PM

Vinod Goenka is among five telco executives charged in multi-billion dollar corruption scandal

Zain Saudi Q1 net loss narrows but misses forecasts

Zain Saudi Q1 net loss narrows but misses forecasts

Tuesday, 19 April 2011 12:16 PM

The telecoms operator, which is 25% owned by Kuwait's Zain, posts first quarter net loss of $141.9m

Dubai's shares rise to 3-month high as Mobius sees value

Dubai's shares rise to 3-month high as Mobius sees value

Monday, 18 April 2011 11:51 AM

DFM climbs a seventh day, adding 0.3% to 1,652.76, its highest level since Jan 10

UAE's Etisalat inks deal with India's UTV for Bollywood channels

UAE's Etisalat inks deal with India's UTV for Bollywood channels

Sunday, 17 April 2011 12:37 PM

Mumbai’s UTV plans expansion across the MENA market, Etisalat marks first UAE deal

Alwaleed offer may pave way for Etisalat's $12bn Zain bid

Alwaleed offer may pave way for Etisalat's $12bn Zain bid

Monday, 14 March 2011 3:56 PM

If completed, deal will extend Etisalat’s reach in the Mid-East, where Zain operates in nations including Kuwait and Iraq

Mideast shares tumble, Saudi retreats to 6-month low

Mideast shares tumble, Saudi retreats to 6-month low

Sunday, 27 February 2011 12:22 PM

Saudi TASI slides a tenth day, slumping 4.5% to 5,983.5, the lowest since Aug 25

Etisalat in talks for law change over underpriced stock

Etisalat in talks for law change over underpriced stock

Thursday, 24 February 2011 4:00 PM

State-owned telco pushing for foreign ownership of its shares, which it says are undervalued

Zain Saudi unit has fresh bids for takeover

Zain Saudi unit has fresh bids for takeover

Tuesday, 22 February 2011 12:12 PM

Alternative options have emerged for sale of Kuwaiti telco Zain's Saudi unit, say media reports

UAE's Etisalat says had no part in India telco scandal

UAE's Etisalat says had no part in India telco scandal

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Monday, 24 January 2011 12:09 PM

Zain chairman says the deadline to complete due diligence is set for the end of January


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