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Recent Press Releases

• 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.

• Etisalat academy announces dates of MEITSEC 200817 November 2008

  The Etisalat Academy announced today that the 6th Middle East IT Security Conference (MEITSEC 2008) will take place on the 19th and 20th November 2008.

• Etisalat presents eco-credentials at Global Green Telecom Summit15 November 2008

  Etisalat opened the second day of the Global Green Telecom Summit in Munich calling on the telecommunications industry to take the lead in encouraging and supporting their customers to make environmentally-friendly decisions.

• Etisalat Academy concludes first ‘International Talent Conference’6 November 2008

  Etisalat Academy today concluded the first ‘International Talent Conference’, which took place in Abu Dhabi this week Under the Patronage of HH Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Interior.
  

• Zabeel telecommunications cable repaired5 November 2008

  Etisalat today announced that a telecommunications cable near the Zabeel area in Dubai has been repaired.

• Etisalat participates in SAMENA conference3 November 2008

  Etisalat today participated in the South Asia, Middle East and North Africa summit taking place in Jordan this week.

• Etisalat Academy hosts telecom regulations seminar29 October 2008

  The Etisalat Academy has concluded its informative seminar entitled: ‘A View of Today’s Telecom industry and Current regulatory and Policy Issues’.
  

• Etisalat sponsors Brand Summit 200827 October 2008

  Etisalat today opened the Brand Summit 2008 conference which is taking place this week at the Dusit Thani hotel in Dubai.

• Etisalat Nigeria announces the start of its commercial services25 October 2008

  Etisalat Nigeria, which took its place among other Etisalat Operations and international telecom players at one of the largest technology forums in the world, GITEX, has announced its full commercial services in Nigeria from Friday 24 October 2008.

• Canar Sudan- Etisalat showcases intelligent & international business solutions in GITEX 200823 October 2008

  The leading Sudanese Telecommunication operator (fixed line and internet) Canar Telecommunications Company Ltd. (an Etisalat subsidiary) showcases in Etisalat’s stand in GITEX 2008 its international and corporate business solutions for Sudan and the African region.

• Etisalat presents over 150 services, products and pricing plans during GITEX Technology Week 200823 October 2008

  Etisalat promoted over 150 products, services and pricing plans to its customers at GITEX in 2008.

• Etisalat launches "All-in-One" triple play service22 October 2008

  Etisalat launched its much awaited and talked about All-in-One service at GITEX that offers benefits of Convenience, Coverage and Value to its customers by combining three of Etisalat's most popular services - fixed Broadband Internet, Broadband TV and Landline services – delivered by a single access network.

• Sheikha Jamila Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services views technologies for people with special needs22 October 2008

  Etisalat today presented the latest services for people with special needs to a delegation led by Sheikha Jamila bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.

• Etisalat sets West Africa roaming21 October 2008

  Etisalat Carrier and Wholesale Services today announced an agreement to provide access to its international roaming network to Atlantique Telecom’s West African operations.

• Etisalat global customer base exceeds 74 million20 October 2008

  Etisalat has announced its international subscriber base across its seventeen markets has exceeded 74 million, including fixed-line, Internet, cable TV and mobile subscribers.

• Etisalat C&WS launches mobile operator roaming replicator service20 October 2008

  Etisalat Carrier and Wholesale Services today unveiled its latest addition to its comprehensive suite of wholesale mobile operator services.

• Etisalat Chairman honoured with Outstanding Achievement Award from CEO Magazine14 October 2008

  CEO Magazine presented H.E. Mohammad Hassan Omran, Chairman of Etisalat, with an award for Outstanding Personal Achievement during an event which took place yesterday evening at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai.

• Canar - Etisalat’s subsidiary in Sudan- opens Africa’s gateway to the world14 October 2008

  Canar Telecommunication company ltd. a Sudanese subsidiary of Etisalat will be participating in this year’s GITEX 2008 Week.