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	Omani Government starts process to sell 25% stake in Omantel



	The Omani Government, acting through the Ministry of Finance, announced Monday its intention to explore the partial sale of its shareholding in Oman Telecommunications Co. S.A.O.G (“Omantel”). ...


	Intel broadens World Ahead Program in Egypt



	As part of its ongoing commitment to offer education solutions through the Intel World Ahead Program, Intel today announced the successful completion of Phase I of the implementation of the Intel-Powered Classmate PC into schools across the ...


	Jordan Telecom Group reduces IP connectivity prices up to 52%



	Jordan Telecom Group (JTG), the leading integrated telecommunications provider in the Kingdom, announced during a press conference held yesterday the reduction of the internet protocol (IP) connectivity costs from 15% up to 52% to the Internet ...


	Mashreq closes $ 205 Million syndicated credit facility for Omantel with heavy over subscription



	Transaction enables Oman Telecommunications to finance acquisition of Pakistan based operator Worldcall ...


	Qtel completes acquisition of 40.8% interest in PT Indosat TBK and STT Communications Ltd



	Qatar Telecom (Qtel) Q.S.C. (“Qtel”) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Indonesia Communications Limited (“ICLM”) and Indonesia Communications Pte. Ltd. (“ICLS”), which hold a combined 40.8%, interest in PT Indosat ...


	Kuwaiti economy set to gain US$350 million in additional revenues by reducing software piracy rate



	The Kuwaiti economy is looking at potentially adding USD 350 million to its national economy by reducing its software piracy rate, as recent IDC studies revealed that a minimum 10 percentage point drop in the country’s current piracy activity can ...


	Mid East bosses fight back against staff internet abuse



	According to leading IT consultants NetCare, sales of monitoring software increase as regional bosses check staff Internet use in battle against lost productivity, abuse and ...


	Etisalat expands roaming coverage



	Etisalat has further enhanced its position as the region’s leading provider of international roaming services by expanding its partnership network to include 510 telecommunication companies across the globe. This extended network enables Etisalat ...


	Saudis to pay $1 billion in monthly bills electronically



	Middle East Business Process Management Summit draws to a close highlighting Kingdom's new payment system and improved Dubai Courts' settlement ratio In a dramatic reversal of consumer behaviour in just five years, almost three-quarters of Saudi ...


	Growth of electronic gaming in the Middle East predicted to surpass percentage of growth in Europe



	The Middle East has been identified as a major contributor in the fast growing electronic gaming industry which is predicted to grow from USD 11.1Billion to USD 15.4 Billion by 2011 in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to a report by ...

	Qatar Telecom to acquire interest in PT ...

	Orascom Telecom announces US$186 ...

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	UAE - Most connected country in the ...

	EMEA video gaming market to reach AED ...

	Gulf Finance House Signs Strategic ...

	MindShare Interaction expands in the ...

	Emaar, The Economic City unveils plans ...

	Computer shops in Amman raided for ...

	Middle East leads the way in improving ...

	INTRACOM TELECOM signs a €40 million ...

	BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy ...

	Cerner Millennium Health Information ...

	Bahrain: Six firms express interest to ...

	Middle East on path to digital future ...

	du Invests in $700m Europe India ...

	GTI study reveals the ‘SMART’ Middle ...

	UAE yops Mideast’s IT Competitiveness ...

	du announces its first quarter ...

	BenQ Middle East reports strong Q1 LCD ...

	63.4% of Egyptian households with ...

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