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• Etisalat BlackBerry software upgrade aims to enhance performance of devices and facilitate handover from 3G to 2G networks15 July 2009

  Etisalat today confirmed that a conflict in the settings in some BlackBerry devices has led to a slight technical fault while upgrading the software of these devices.

• Etisalat and Huawei deepen partnership10 June 2009

  Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that it has signed a Global Framework Agreement（GFA）and Financing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, the leading operator in Middle East and Africa, to further support its business expansion. His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Omran, Chairman of Etisalat, and Madam Sun Yafang, Chairperson of Huawei attended the signing ceremony at the Etisalat-Huawei Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

• Etisalat Misr wins ِِِannual Genesys Customer Innovations Award3 June 2009

  Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, an Alcatel- Lucent company (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), announced Etisalat Misr as winner of its fourth annual Customer Innovation Award.

• Etisalat hosts Metamorphosis 200926 April 2009

  Etisalat hosted "METAMORPHOSIS 2009: Looking Inward, Outward and Forward” by Ram Charan, a renowned business consultant, speaker, and author of various popular books on business.

• Etisalat records net profits at AED 2.178 billion for the first quarter of 200921 April 2009

  Etisalat today announced its interim financial results for the first quarter of 2009 in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, in accordance with Securities and Commodities Authority regulations.

• Etisalat General Assembly approves dividends at 35%24 March 2009

  The General Assembly of Etisalat today approved the recommendation of the Board of Directors to distribute dividends at 35% of nominal share value for the second half of 2008. This makes the total dividend awarded by Etisalat in 2008 to be 60 %.

• Etisalat hosts seminar on “Making Sense of The Financial Crisis”4 March 2009

  In an effort to learn from international economists and gain insights into the current global financial crisis, Etisalat in collaboration with Dubai School of Government hosted talks by Dr. Tariq Yousif, Dean of the Dubai School of Government, and Dr. Eskandar Tooma, a British Petroleum Associate Professor of Finance from The American University in Cairo at its Abu Dhabi Headquarters this week.

• Etisalat argues IT is more essential than ever8 February 2009

  Corporate Executives should be looking at information technology solutions with even greater urgency during the current economic climate, according to Etisalat.

• 1600 Etisalat customers enjoyed the premier of ‘The Tale of Despereaux’1 February 2009

  More than 1600 Etisalat mobile subscribers enjoyed the premier show of “The Tale of Despereaux” which was featured at Grand Cinema theatres across the UAE through “Etisalat Cinema Premiere Night”.

• Etisalat net profits grow 19% to AED 8.7b in 200829 January 2009

  Etisalat today announced its preliminary results for 2008, reporting total annual Net Profits of Dhs8.665bn.

• Etisalat Chairman addresses ‘3rd Global Competitiveness forum’25 January 2009

  H.E. Mr. Mohammed Hassan Omran, Chairman of Etisalat, today participated in the opening session of the ‘3rd Global Competitiveness forum’, which is being held under the theme - ‘Responsible competitiveness in a world of fast paced developments’.

• Etisalat confirms its commitment to sustainability and alternative energy20 January 2009

  Etisalat today confirmed its commitment to enhancing the uses of alternative energy and practicing the most energy efficient business practices across its operations and premises.

• Etisalat officially secures third mobile license in the Islamic Republic of Iran13 January 2009

  Emirates Telecommunications Corporation- Etisalat today announced that it has officially won the third mobile network license in the Islamic Republic of Iran in consortium with Taameen Telecom, a company owned by the Iranian Social Security Organization (SSO) that serves more than 30 million Iranians through pension funds.

• Etisalat hub supports mobile broadband growth16 December 2008

  Etisalat today addressed the audience of 2,500 professionals gathered for the GSM 3G Middle East Conference, highlighting the challenges ahead for mobile operators in the region.

• Etisalat named the Best Middle East Telecommunications company at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards.15 December 2008

  Etisalat was yesterday named the Best Middle East Telecommunications company at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards.

• Etisalat opens GSM 3G Middle East Conference15 December 2008

  Etisalat today opened the first day of the GSM 3G Middle East conference in Dubai, highlighting the importance of mobile broadband as a driver for growth in the region’s telecommunications industry.

• E-Marine establishes cable depot at Port of Salalah, Oman4 December 2008

  Expects demand for cable storage to reach 80% capacity by end-2009.
  

• Etisalat named world’s Best International Carrier1 December 2008

  Over 500 influencers and decision-makers, CEOs and senior executives gathered in London to witness Etisalat and other leading telecommunications players being awarded for their contribution to the telecommunications industry in 2008.

• Etisalat partners with France Telecom to bring digital home & multimedia innovations to the UAE and other emerging markets30 November 2008

  Etisalat and France Telecom today formalised an agreement to bring Digital Home technologies to the UAE and other emerging markets.

• Etisalat Academy’s 8th Annual HR Conference to commence February 25th 200929 November 2008

  Delegates registering for the annual Middle East Human Resources (HR) Conference and Expo can benefit from an ‘Early Bird' promotion which offers a discount of 10% on fees.

• Etisalat announces Free Incoming calls for UAE customers when roaming during Hajj29 November 2008

  Etisalat today announced it has made it affordable for its customers to keep in touch with their loved ones when conducting their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

• Etisalat Chairman receives Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister26 November 2008

  Etisalat’s Chairman, H.E. Mohammad Hassan Omran today received H.E. Mary Coughlan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment of Ireland at Etisalat’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

• Etisalat participates in the 6th Int'l Financial and Investment Institutions Forum in Syria19 November 2008

  Etisalat participated in the 6th Int'l Financial and Investment Institutions Forum.

• Etisalat honoured with three awards from the “Telecom World Middle East Awards 2008”19 November 2008

  Etisalat announced today it has received three awards from the Telecom World Middle East Awards, bringing its tally of accolades received this week to four.

• Etisalat named Best Wholesale Provider, Middle East at the Global Wholesale Telecommunications Awards18 November 2008

  Etisalat has been named the best provider of carrier and wholesale services in the Middle East at the annual Global Wholesale Telecommunications Awards, hosted by Capacity Magazine.