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• Net profits rise 4% at Etisalat20 April 2009

  UAE telco sees 13% increase in revenues against backdrop of global economic slowdown

• Etisalat steps up efforts to cash in on netbook frenzy15 April 2009

  Partners with LG and HP to offer free mobile broadband trials with special netbook bundles

• New offer for Wasel customers 12 April 2009

  Etisalat confirms limited period offer worth up to AED 100 after recharge for pre-paid Wasel customers.

• ME telecom firms could save $8bn with tower-share deals12 April 2009

  Operators in region spend up to 20% of revenue on developing own networks.

• Regulator refutes Etisalat claim on iPhone prices9 April 2009

  EXCLUSIVE: The UAE's TRA says it is not responsible for high cost of owning new phone.

• Etisalat BlackBerry subscribers cross 100,000 in UAE7 April 2009

  Company announces milestone at launch of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone in the country

• Fibre to connect entire UAE by 20115 April 2009

  Fibre to the Home (FTTH) technology is already being used by 300,000 homes in the country for high-speed broadband access

• Etisalat Q1 profits untouched by global crisis - CEO4 April 2009

  Mohammed Al Qamzi reveals first quarter revenues positive despite downturn.

• BlackBerry developer sees 'strong demand', ME1 April 2009

  BlackBerry Storm launches in UAE next week, developer sees 'huge potential', region.

• Etisalat launches worldwide messaging service29 March 2009

  Customers can now send multimedia messages to any mobile number in the world.

• Etisalat expands MMS service to the world29 March 2009

  Customers can now send multimedia messages to any mobile number in the world

• Etisalat enhances MMS service28 March 2009

  Service upgrade from UAE-based telco sees customers able to send messages to most mobile users worldwide.

• Etisalat jumps on netbook bandwagon16 March 2009

  Etisalat to offer Acer Aspire One netbook bundle in UAE

• ME telecoms firms must refocus growth plans - AT Kearney5 March 2009

  Industry analysts say companies should rethink acquisition policy amid global crisis.

• Etisalat on target to offer faster broadband service3 March 2009

  Telecoms company says plans to bring next generation to Mideast in H2 of 2009.

• Etisalat conducts HSPA+ broadband trials2 March 2009

  Records download speeds of over 20 Mbps as it prepares for launch later this year

• iPhone launches in UAE and Saudi Arabia22 February 2009

  Etisalat announces that the long-awaited iconic phone from Apple is now on sale.

• Etisalat signs deal with football giant Barcelona19 February 2009

  UAE phone major poised to bring Spanish club to UAE as part of four-year agreement.

• Etisalat offers rewarding packages for women15 February 2009

  Each feature different international calling plans bundled with loyalty reward points

• Dubai's du telecom turns first annual profit9 February 2009

  Telecom major earns $21.24m in Q4, pushing group to its first annual profit since launch.

• UAE iPhone could cost AED3,000 to buy - sources6 February 2009

  Industry insiders also predict AED500 monthly charge prior to launch of phone later in Feb.

• Etisalat makes AED 5 million green investment5 February 2009

  Becomes exclusive sponsors of UAE EnviroFone mobile phone and e-waste recycling drive

• Etisalat signs deal to bring iPhone to UAE, Saudi2 February 2009

  Telecom giant inks agreement with Apple to bring popular phone to the region.

• Etisalat warns customers of phone call scam1 February 2009

  The company is urging cusotmers not to give out personal information to unknown callers.

• Etisalat's Q4 net profit falls 19%; breaches forecasts29 January 2009

  Telecom major earns $386.6m in Q4 versus analysts' estimates of $580-781m.