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Zain Saudi Arabia, axiom form venture
(Saudi Gazette - 30/04/2017)

ZAIN Saudi Arabia and axiom telecom announced the signing of a business partnership, allowing its customers to enjoy a one-stop visit to a wider range of the latest mobile products and services from many Zain retail locations across Saudi Arabia. As part

Du names new executive VP for corporate communications
(Trade Arabia - 27/04/2017)

UAE telecommunications provider du has appointed Abdulwahed Juma as the executive vice president of brand and corporate communications. In today's competitive telecommunications environment, offering a distinct value addition is key for a brand as a

Batelco teams up with Brinc to launch IoT hub
(Trade Arabia - 26/04/2017)

Batelco, Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider, has teamed up with Brinc, an ultra-hands-on Internet of Things (IoT) hardware accelerator, to launch its new operation in the Middle East, the Brinc-Batelco IOT Hub. Brinc Mena's Middle East

Event under the patronage and presence of HH PM of Kuwait,Zain
(Arab Times - 26/04/2017)

Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced its participation in the inauguration ceremony of the 14th edition of the Arab Media Forum. The company is the Diamond sponsor of the event, which came under the patronage and attendance

Du Q1 revenue edges up 2.5pc to $863m
(Trade Arabia - 25/04/2017)

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has posted revenues of Dh3.17 billion ($863 million) during the first quarter (Q1) of the year, compared to Dh3.08 billion of Q1 2016, marking an increase of 2.5 per cent. Net profit before royalty

Etisalat posts net profit of $572m for Q1
(Trade Arabia - 25/04/2017)

UAE-based telecom Etisalat Group has posted a net profit after royalty of Dh2.1 billion ($572 million) for the first quarter of the year resulting in a net profit margin of 17 per cent and year-over-year increase of five per cent. The company's aggregate

Ooredoo announces Ooredoo Maldives IPO launch on 30 April 2017
(Press Release - 25/04/2017)

Ooredoo Q.S.C. has announced its plans to proceed with a listing of Ooredoo Maldives shares on the Maldives Stock Exchange on 30 April 2017, and it will offer 40 per cent of the company shares for subscription. "Ooredoo has contributed to the advancement

Ooredoo Q1 profit up 27pc to top $42m
(Trade Arabia - 25/04/2017)

Telecom provider Ooredoo posted a net profit of KD12.9 million ($42.3 million) for the first quarter of the year compared with KD10.2 million for the same period in 2016, marking an increase of 27 per cent. Revenues for Q1 2017 stood at KD169.0million,

Zain Technology Center to 'bring added value' to customers: CITC chair
(Saudi Gazette - 24/04/2017)

Dr. Abdulaziz Salem Al-Rwais, Governor of the Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC), praised the new Zain Technology Center, following the opening ceremony in Zain Saudi Arabia headquarters. The governor said "this technology center

Ooredoo Maldives IPO set for April 30
(Gulf Times - 23/04/2017)

Ooredoo has announced its plans to proceed with a listing of Ooredoo Maldives shares on the Maldives Stock Exchange on April 30, offering 40% of the company shares for subscription. Ooredoo Maldives plans to offer the securities through an initial public

CITC lauds Mobily's capabilities to support Kingdom Vision 2030
(Saudi Gazette - 23/04/2017)

THE CITC Governor Dr. Abdulaziz Salem Al Rwais, accompanied with high-level delegation from CITC, visited Mobily data center at Al Malaga, Riyadh, and also visited Bayanat Co, Mobily subsidiary. The visit took place last April 18. Dr. Al Rwais was

Zain Diamond sponsor of 14th Arab Media Forum
(Arab Times - 19/04/2017)

Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced its Diamond sponsorship of the 14th edition of the Arab Media Forum under the patronage of H.H. the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah. The event takes place during

Mobily successfully tests LoRa Network in Kingdom
(Saudi Gazette - 18/04/2017)

ETIHAD Etisalat (Mobily) has conducted the first successful trial of LoRa - LPWA network (Low Power Wide Area) for IoT Applications in the Kingdom in collaboration with CISCO Systems. LoRa, known as long range, low-power wide area network technology

Mobily doubles data on Wajid postpaid packages
(Saudi Gazette - 17/04/2017)

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) launched its double data offer on Wajid 200 and Wajid 300 for all new and port in customers from other local operators, whereas the customer will get double the data for 3 months free from the date of subscription. Mobily not

du collaborates with the Dubai Future Accelerators
(CPI Financial - 17/04/2017)

du facilitates global start-ups and entrepreneurs to invest in the knowledge economy in the UAE through actionable innovations. "The experiences we are engaging in at the DFA incubation centre are truly exciting and set the tone for the smart city

Etisalat and Al Fardan Exchange announce strategic partnership
(CPI Financial - 17/04/2017)

Etisalat today signed an agreement with Al Fardan Exchange to provide convenient seamless payment solutions across the country. The agreement signing ceremony was held at the Etisalat Head Office in the presence of senior executives from Etisalat and Al

Omantel posts lower profit due to increase in royalty
(Times of Oman - 17/04/2017)

Oman Telecommunications Company, the Sultanate's largest telecommunications service provider, said that its group net profit for the first quarter of 2017 stood lower at OMR23.8 million, against OMR34.8 million for the same period of last year - a

Zain Saudi posts first-ever quarterly profit in Q1
(Arab Times - 13/04/2017)

Zain Saudi Arabia reported its first ever quarterly net profit for the three months ending March 31, 2017 driven by revenue growth and optimization of its operational cost structure. Key performance indicators for the first quarter Q1, 2017: Compared to

Ooredoo to activate SEA-ME-WE 5 submarine cable system
(Oman Daily Observer - 12/04/2017)

Marking a major step towards the completion of a technological and global communications breakthrough, Ooredoo's Southeast-Middle East-Western Europe 5 (SEA-ME-WE 5) submarine cable system will be activated this year. Installed at its base station in

STC now Middle East's 'most valuable brand'
(Trade Arabia - 11/04/2017)

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) tops the list of 50 most valuable brands in the Middle East for the first time this year in the ranking created by Brand Finance, a leading valuation and strategy consultancy. STC's brand value grew 11 per cent in value this

Etisalat's operating expenses at Dhs34.6b
(The Gulf Today - 11/04/2017)

The total operating expenses of Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat), amounted to Dhs34.6 billion from Dhs32.75 billion last year. The 5.6 per cent growth, which excludes the royalty fees to the Federal Government, comes on the back of

Etisalat clears 80 fils per share dividend
(The Gulf Today - 10/04/2017)

Etisalat's shareholders on Sunday backed the board's recommendation to pay full 2016 dividends of 80 fils per share during the annual general meeting held at the company's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Company's net profit after Federal Royalty amounted to

Batelco committed to National Broadband Project: Chairman
(Trade Arabia - 05/04/2017)

Batelco, as Bahrain's leading digital communications provider, is fully committed to the delivery of high speed broadband services for consumers and businesses in line with the aspirations of the kingdom's government, said Batelco chairman Shaikh Mohamed

Mobily offers Connect Roaming packages during school holiday
(Saudi Gazette - 04/04/2017)

ETIHAD Etisalat (Mobily) introduces distinctive 'Connect Roaming' packages during the second school term holiday. These packages meet the customer demand in staying online during their vacations outside the kingdom. Connect Roaming packages come in four

Mobily adds Panorama for Women Center to Neqaty
(Saudi Gazette - 03/04/2017)

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) added Panorama For Women Center as a new partner to Neqaty program in order to enhance and diversify the program's partnerships. Neqaty program is considered the best customer loyalty programs in the region due to its high added