Telecoms

Loss of Zain executive adds pressure to firm

Jun 29, 2011

What's Down: Kuwaiti mobile telecoms operator announces its chief operating officer would step down at the end of this month. Read article Loss of Zain executive adds pressure to firm

Gulf telecoms operators expected to profit wherever callers roam

Jun 23, 2011

Telecoms revenues are unlikely to be hit by move to slash mobile roaming charges by 30 per cent, analysts say. Read article Gulf telecoms operators expected to profit wherever callers roam

Mobile roaming charges in the Gulf to fall 30 per cent

Jun 22, 2011

Region's telecom ministers agree to reduce the rates from early July. Read article Mobile roaming charges in the Gulf to fall 30 per cent

technology

The hackers are getting smarter
Jun 22, 2011
There is no such thing as 100% security, but there are ways for businesses to better protect themselves.

Michael Robinson

technology

Lessons spark new drive in China
Jun 20, 2011
When it comes to electric cars, Chinese manufacturers are looking to move into the fast lane - with gallery.

Daniel Bardsley

UAE telecoms sector ready for red alert response to emergencies

Jun 20, 2011

Telecoms companies in the UAE have been given six months to comply with a National Emergency Plan to help restore services after a natural disaster or breakdown of infrastructure. Read article UAE telecoms sector ready for red alert response to emergencies

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion losing ground in smartphone race

Jun 20, 2011

What's Down: Research In Motion, the maker of the Blackberry smartphone, is falling off the technology bandwagon prompting its top exec to signal a grim second quarter and a drop in its share price. Read article BlackBerry maker Research In Motion losing ground in smartphone race

Investors pressure Vodafone Qatar

Jun 14, 2011

What's Down: Vodafone Qatar is struggling to make a profit and appease shareholders, as it says it will not pay dividends for another two years. Read article Investors pressure Vodafone Qatar

Dubai call-centre conference takes aim at bad service

Jun 10, 2011

The Middle East Call Centre Conference takes an entertaining approach to helping UAE businesses improve their customer service. Read article Dubai call-centre conference takes aim at bad service

Etisalat mulls fresh bid for Syria mobile licence

Jun 10, 2011

Etisalat says it may take another look at its aborted bid for a mobile licence in Syria. Read article Etisalat mulls fresh bid for Syria mobile licence

du tackles debts with $220m loan

Jun 8, 2011

Du successfully refinances its upcoming loans, but analysts say the company will require further financing as it ups the ante in its battle with Etisalat. Read article du tackles debts with $220m loan

Etisalat to focus on developing existing networks

Jun 8, 2011

Etisalat will not focus on new acquisitions in the near future and will instead concentrate on expanding its existing networks. Read article Etisalat to focus on developing existing networks

Qatar Telecom told to close Virgin Mobile branded business

Jun 8, 2011

Qatar Telecom is hurt by a ruling by the country's telco regulator to shut the Virgin mobile branded service by August 4. Read article Qatar Telecom told to close Virgin Mobile branded business

Du rings up $220m more financing for expansion

Jun 7, 2011

Du successfully refinances its upcoming loans, but analysts say the company will require further financing as it ups the ante in its battle with Etisalat. Read article Du rings up $220m more financing for expansion

Vodafone Qatar says it is set to ring up profit

Jun 2, 2011

Vodafone Qatar's guidance to analysts is disappointing, Nomura says. Read article Vodafone Qatar says it is set to ring up profit

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iCloud looks to have a silver lining for Apple
Jun 19, 2011
Apple has dreams of dominating cloud computing - just as it did with the portable music player and smartphone. But will the plan work this time? Tony Glover writes.

Tony Glover

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Trying to stay ahead of the game
Jun 16, 2011
The video game industry is growing fast, and it now generates more revenue than Hollywood. The challenge for gaming companies is making the most of their slice of the pie - with gallery.

Neil Parmar

technology

Social gaming developers playing for big rewards
Jun 16, 2011
Traditional video game makers feel the heat from up-and-coming social gaming developers. Here are some key players.

Neil Parmar

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