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Monday, 19 October 2009

Etisalat inks deal to bring internet to the blind

Technology
Language firm Sakhr says agreement will convert PC text into audio for Etisalat users.

Etisalat inks deal to bring internet to the blind

Dubai public transport first in ME on Google Maps

Technology
Emirate is first in region to feature transport network to help users plan journey.

Dubai public transport first in ME on Google Maps

Sunday, 18 October 2009

Etisalat posts 10% rise in UAE internet customers in 2009

Technology
Telecom major says web users now total 1.27m; mobile subscribers at 7.44m.

Etisalat posts 10% rise in UAE internet customers in 2009

UAE set to unblock Skype for mobile service

Technology
UPDATE 1: Watchdog's chief says it is working on deal to introduce likes of Skype.

UAE set to unblock Skype for mobile service

Etisalat takes stake in home technology software firm

Technology
Telco invests in system to provide latest comms technology to UAE homes.

Etisalat takes stake in home technology software firm

UAE electronics market to see $1bn growth by 2013

Technology
Dubai Chamber analysis says demand to 'increase strongly' next year after resilent 2009.

UAE electronics market to see $1bn growth by 2013

Mashreq signs deal for new salary payment card

Technology
Agreement inked with C3 Card to provide low wage customers with salary solutions.

Mashreq signs deal for new salary payment card

3,000 tech firms in spotlight as GITEX opens

Technology
Show organisers upbeat about technology exhibition in face of global downturn.

3,000 tech firms in spotlight as GITEX opens

Bahrain mobile phone users fell in H1 - report

Technology
Telecom operators remove 'significant' number of inactive customers - BMI.

Bahrain mobile phone users fell in H1 - report

Saturday, 17 October 2009

Etisalat aims to dominate Asian telecom market

Technology
Abu Dhabi telecom boss says firm will invest in Sri Lankan Tigo after news of its aquisition.

Etisalat aims to dominate Asian telecom market

Friday, 16 October 2009

Millicom to sell Sri Lanka mobile operations to Etisalat

Technology
Sale of cellular operations for $155m to be completed by Oct 20 - Millicom.

Millicom to sell Sri Lanka mobile operations to Etisalat

Du announces deal to bring new iPhone to UAE

Technology
Telco says agreement inked with Apple for iPhone 3GS to go on sale by end of Oct.

Du announces deal to bring new iPhone to UAE

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Securities Co clients want to join Kharafi Zain sale

Technology
Clients looking to sell at already agreed to price of 2 dinars per share, firm says.

Securities Co clients want to join Kharafi Zain sale

Etisalat finalising bond sale programme

Technology
UPDATE 1: first $500m tranche could be issued by year end or early 2010.

Etisalat finalising bond sale programme

Etisalat targets 100m subscriber milestone in 2010

Technology
Company CEO says focus is on expanding its services in telecom markets abroad.

Etisalat targets 100m subscriber milestone in 2010

Monday, 12 October 2009

Kuwait bourse seals tech partnership with NASDAQ OMX

Technology
Strategic advisory services also form part of JV deal with world's largest exchange co.

Kuwait bourse seals tech partnership with NASDAQ OMX

Orascom won't bid for fourth French 3G licence

Technology
UPDATE 2: Owner previously indicated interest in licence to French paper. 

Orascom won't bid for fourth French 3G licence

90,000 registered so far for .ae websites in UAE

Technology
Online campaign for UAE enters second phase, set to target new businesses.

90,000 registered so far for .ae websites in UAE

Telco regulators in talks to drive down GCC roaming charges

Technology
Telecom watchdogs to hold discussions in bid to reduce costs of mobile calls.

Telco regulators in talks to drive down GCC roaming charges

Sunday, 11 October 2009

Saudi Mobily refinances SR1.5bn Islamic loan

Technology
Mobile operator originally used loan to finance purchase of Bayanat Al Oula.

Saudi Mobily refinances SR1.5bn Islamic loan
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