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Batelco adds 11 global networks to roaming packages
(Trade Arabia - 21/06/2017)

Bahrain's leading digital communications services provider Batelco has added 11 new international networks to its data roaming packages to boost its services for customers ahead of the holiday season. The great value roaming packages are now available

Nigerian banks to take over Etisalat unit as debt talks fail
(The National - 21/06/2017)

Etisalat said a Nigerian bank syndicate will take over the Nigerian unit it owns with Mubadala Investment Company and a local partner, after the parties failed to reach a deal over a debt restructuring. The banks had declared default on a US$1.2 billion

Du builds new satellite facility in Dubai
(Gulfnews - 21/06/2017)

Du, the Dubai-listed telecommunications company, announced it has built a new satellite Teleport Facility located in the Al Qudra area of Dubai. The facility covers an area of 75,000 square metres, and was built to enable the expanding requirements of

Etisalat to offer free WiFi to UAE customers on Eid holidays
(Gulfnews - 21/06/2017)

Etisalat subscribers will be able to enjoy free WiFi during Eid, the telecommunications company announced on Tuesday. The free internet connection can be accessible in major public locations across the country, including malls, restaurants, cafes, parks,

Zain KSA picks first 3 BMW X5 winners
(Saudi Gazette - 20/06/2017)

ZAIN Saudi Arabia announced the winners of the first 3 raffles who won BMW X5 cars as part of the company's Ramadan contest. The winners of first 3 cars - Menwer Alnadwi, Ms. Angelica Cornejo, and Rodrick Gamay - were presented with their awards in two

Etisalat Nigeria negotiates over $1.2 billion bank loan
(The National - 19/06/2017)

Etisalat Nigeria is still in discussions with Nigerian banks to refinance a US$1.2 billion bank loan, the telecommunications company's largest shareholder, Mubadala Invesment Company, confirmed on Sunday. Etisalat Nigeria, which is 45 per cent owned by

Kuwait's Ooredoo seals Oula fuel station deal
(Trade Arabia - 18/06/2017)

Ooredoo, Kuwait's fastest telecom network, has signed a partnership agreement with Oula Fuel Marketing Company under which its customers can redeem their points for service vouchers from Oula fuel stations. This is aimed at enriching customers'

Vodafone Qatar targets higher value customers
(The Peninsula - 14/06/2017)

Vodafone Qatar, after expanding its customer base to over 1.5 million, is now focusing on high-valued customers to further boost its revenues and profits. This was announced by the Company's CEO at its Annual General Assembly which approved all the

Etisalat launches high performance HTS service
(Trade Arabia - 14/06/2017)

UAE-based Etisalat, a leading telecom services provider, has launched a new class of high throughput satellite (HTS) service aimed at boosting performance and multi-band connectivity of businesses in remote locations or harsh environment. The new service

Batelco offering free TV service this Ramadan
(Trade Arabia - 13/06/2017)

Batelco, Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider, has announced a special offer for its mobile and home internet subscribers during the month of Ramadhan. Customers will be able to enjoy free access to 'Batelco TV on-the-go' service until June 30,

Etisalat launches new 170 Mbps service for business
(Gulfnews - 13/06/2017)

Etisalat, one of the UAE's state-owned telecommunications providers, has launched a new class of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) service to provide high performance internet to businesses in remote locations or harsh environments, the company said in a

Mobily Business launches fleet management service
(Saudi Gazette - 13/06/2017)

MOBILY Business launched fleet management service in the Saudi market in collaboration with MachinesTalk. This service comes in the continuous efforts of Mobily Business in developing advanced services for business sector in the Kingdom through

Ooredoo senior management join National CEO Programme
(Oman Daily Observer - 11/06/2017)

Reflecting its role as a hub for talented Omani professionals, two of Ooredoo's senior management team are enrolled on the prestigious National CEO Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative that builds a pipeline of future Omani CEOs through a

Mobily adds more free balance to Haj, Umrah package
(Saudi Gazette - 11/06/2017)

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) continues providing its best offers in Haj and Umrah package for Pilgrims. The company will enable subscribers in this package to get additional free balance up to 300% when recharging with SR10 or more. Mobily always seeks to

Batelco inks partnership deal with Entertainer
(Trade Arabia - 07/06/2017)

Batelco, Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider, has entered into a partnership agreement with the Entertainer, a leading provider of loyalty and reward solutions, to deliver benefits to its customers. As part of the deal, the companies have

Ooredoo Oman offers free video service
(Trade Arabia - 06/06/2017)

Ooredoo Oman is offering on its streaming platform, Ooredoo TV Go, free viewing of the new Wide Khaliji content pack to provide more entertainment during Ramadan. Wide Khaliji offers premium ad-free Arabic content anytime and anywhere, including over 500

Mobily launches the second round of volunteer contest
(Saudi Gazette - 06/06/2017)

ETIHAD Etisalat (Mobily) launched its second volunteer contest during the holy month of Ramadan amid the success and great interaction with the first campaign which was launched recently under the campaign "????? ??????). Mobily announced that everyone

Batelco, Tata Communications enter strategic deal
(Trade Arabia - 05/06/2017)

Batelco, Bahrain's leading digital communications solutions provider and Tata Communications, a leading provider of a global provider of telecommunications solutions and services, have signed an agreement further strengthening their partnership to extend

Ooredoo celebrates distributor excellence during dealers event
(Oman Daily Observer - 04/06/2017)

Ooredoo recently organised its Most Inspiring Dealers event to honour the best performing distributors in its supply chain throughout the Governorate of Dhofar. Held at Anantara's Al Baleed Resort Salalah, more than 27 distributors were personally

Ooredoo supports SMEs forum in Oman
(Trade Arabia - 01/06/2017)

Ooredoo, a leading telecom provider, has joined hands with Dar Al Atta'a to sponsor the ongoing 18th annual Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Forum, being held in Muscat, Oman. The three-day event will conclude on June 2, at the Oman Convention and

Batelco opens Service Management Centre, ICT lab
(Trade Arabia - 01/06/2017)

Batelco, Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider, has launched a new Service Management Centre (SMC) and ICT Lab, the first and only one of its kind in the kingdom. The new SMC and ICT Lab, located at Batelco Headquarters in Hamala, was officially