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Recent Press Releases

• 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.

• Etisalat Academy delegates to discuss telecom industry and current regulatory and policy issues14 October 2008

  The Etisalat Academy is to host an informative two-day seminar to present ‘A View of Today’s Telecom industry and Current regulatory and Policy Issues’.

• Innovation centre heralds bold new era for Middle East telecommunications research7 October 2008

  Etisalat, BT and Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) today announced the signing of a landmark contract to create the Middle East's first international centre for telecommunications research and innovation, based in the United Arab Emirates.

• E-Real Estate presents expands portfolio of advanced services with Green Technologies at CityScape Dubai 20085 October 2008

  e-Real Estate today announced that it is to participate in CityScape Dubai 2008, from 6th - 9th October 2008, presenting its services for real estate developers and in particular, specialists in the rationalization of energy usage and environmental conservation.

• E-Marine to unveil CMROV 280 system for Cable Ship NIWA at GITEX 200828 September 2008

  CMROV280 upgrades the capacity of NIWA’s burial services to 2,500m depth.

• Etisalat acquires 45% in Indian mobile operator Swan Telecom23 September 2008

  Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (“Etisalat”) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire approximately 45% of Swan Telecom Private Limited (“Swan Telecom”, or the “Company”), a recently licensed mobile operator in India, by subscribing to newly issued shares for a cash consideration of up to US$ 900 million, implying a post-money equity value for 100% of the Company of up to US$ 2 billion.

• Etisalat receives delegation from Afghanistan government8 September 2008

  Etisalat’s chairman and a high-level delegation from Afghanistan’s government met yesterday to discuss the ongoing cooperation between the two organizations.

• Celebrate Ramadan with spectacular offers from Etisalat30 August 2008

  In its endeavor to extend reach of its customers during the holy month of Ramadan, Etisalat announced its Ramadan offers - a holistic proposition that enables customers to connect and celebrate Ramadan with their friends and families, in a tech-savvy, yet cost-effective way.

• E-Marine sponsors submarine cable summit in Singapore30 August 2008

  E-Marine PJSC, the leader in submarine cable installation, maintenance and repair in the Middle East, has concluded its participation at Submarine Networks World Asia as Cyber Sponsor.