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• Etisalat to launch branded mobile devices21 October 2008

  GITEX: UAE telecom in talks with vendors and OEMs, move will provide customers 'great value'.

• Etisalat 'on course' for world top 10 by 201021 October 2008

  Company chairman upbeat as subscriber base exceeds 74mn, expansion in pipeline.

• UAE regulator to decide on Skype, internet calls by Dec.19 October 2008

  Winner of mobile TV licence bids limited to UAE and Gulf firms also by year-end.

• Etisalat chairman upbeat on Q4 profits19 October 2008

  GITEX: UAE phone giant expects to maintain Q3 growth which saw profits increase to $571mn.

• Etisalat profit climbs 19%18 October 2008

  UPDATE 1: UAE telecom sees Q3 net income rise to $571.7mn as mobile subscribers rise 11% to above 7mn.

• Etisalat launches unlimited broadband package16 October 2008

  BusinessOne package comes with no volume restrictions to avoid excess usage costs

• Etisalat unit Canartel expects Sudan mobile licence15 October 2008

  Company aims to be Sudan's second operator after setting up fixed-line network.

• Etisalat invites GITEX visitors to Explore14 October 2008

  Etisalat adopts theme of 'Explore' for GITEX Technology Week

• Etisalat launches new international calls tariff13 October 2008

  Off-peak calls cut by 50%, but peak calls increased by 10%.

• Trio sign deal for telecom innovation centre8 October 2008

  Etisalat, university and BT join forces to set up Middle East technology first.

• Etisalat and BT sign deal with Khalifa University8 October 2008

  Innovation centre to train local talent and develop new technology.

• Etisalat slashes IP Connect access rates5 October 2008

  Cost of rentals reduced by 70% to encourage businesses to select Etisalat IP connectivity network

• Etisalat pre-paid customers hit by recharge problems1 October 2008

  Customers unable to call after mobile credit recharge system suffers widespread errors

• UAE call rates cut for Eid29 September 2008

  Telecoms operators cut international call rates for Eid holiday

• Lebanon pressured to privatize mobile networks29 September 2008

  UAE Etisalat and Egypt Orascom Telecom, aside from ten other international telcos, express interest in the networks

• Etisalat set to buy telecom operator 28 September 2008

  Second-largest Arab telecom firm by market value to take majority stake in Middle East operator.

• Etisalat launches interconnection service for global telcos 23 September 2008

  eGlobe Interconnect service offers interconnection capabilities and a voice trading platform for mobile and fixed-line operators

• Etisalat reveals $900mn Indian telecom deal23 September 2008

  UPDATE 6: UAE telecom says it has agreed to buy 45% of Swan after morning of speculation.

• Etisalat debuts new packages for e-tailers21 September 2008

  Payment gateway network expands outside the UAE to target companies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar

• Etisalat reveals plan for Iraqi mobile move19 September 2008

  Telecoms firm chief in talks with existing operator, will enter market by end of year.

• Etisalat: More to come for internet television18 September 2008

  New partnerships for the company’s technology to be disclosed in the coming months

• Etisalat goes live with Internet TV16 September 2008

  Television content provided through an initial partnership with MBC

• Companies combine to offer Internet TV16 September 2008

  Etisalat and MBC offer customers chance to watch Ramadan programmes they missed first time round.

• Etisalat probe after $7.4mn 'stolen over two years'8 September 2008

  UPDATE 2: Company insists its procedures are robust, helped to uncover wrong-doing.

• Etisalat offers Ramadan discounts31 August 2008

  Wasel and new GSM customers will enjoy special benefits during the holy month.