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  • Hitachi to Locate MENA Headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis


    The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) announced its agreement with Hitachi Data Systems to locate its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) headquarters at the Dubai Silicon Oasis, the region's premier integrated innovations hub for high-tech industries. Press Release - 01Dec 12:42GMT
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  • du Introduces First Unified Roaming Tariff In GCC


    du, the UAE's integrated telecom service provider, has simplified roaming charges by introducing a unified set of attractive roaming rates for the first time in the UAE. Press Release - 01Dec 09:04GMT
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  • Qatar Telecom makes big cuts in Saudi roaming charges


    Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has reduced roaming charges in Saudi Arabia by up to 82 percent during the month of December. The Peninsula - 01Dec 05:35GMT
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  • UAE major market for UPS Europe hub


    Despite the current global economic slowdown that has impacted air freight volumes, UAE will continue to be a strong market for the UPS European air hub, said a senior company official. Emirates Business 24/7 - 01Dec 05:21GMT
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  • Nawras makes broadband offer on 3G+ anniversary


    Nawras is celebrating one year of successfully providing 3G+ services in the Sultanate with an offer of two months' free Broadband Internet subscription for every customer purchasing a new Nawras Broadband Internet modem or router. Oman Daily Observer - 01Dec 05:14GMT
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  • FRiENDi mobile to launch its operations soon


    The benefits a mobile reseller can bring to the industry and more importantly to the end-users in the Sultanate are huge, senior officials of FRiENDi mobile said. Times of Oman - 01Dec 05:04GMT
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  • VideoOmantel qualifies for 2nd round of tender for 3rd Iranian Mobile Network


    (Arabic) Oman Telecommunications Company qualifies for 2nd round of tender process for operating 3rd Iranian Mobile Telecommunications Network; the Iranian market enjoys a 60% mobile phone penetration rate. Al-Arabiya - 30Nov 12:02GMT
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  • Qtel enhances Mobile Broadband


    Qatar Telecom (Qtel) recently upgraded its national HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) mobile network for the benefit of its Mobile Broadband customers. The Peninsula - 30Nov 06:13GMT
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  • Indian firms shifting focus to Middle East


    With the global slowdown causing orders to dry up from the US and other Western markets, Indian IT companies are increasingly looking towards the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region for fresh business. Emirates Business 24/7 - 30Nov 05:44GMT
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  • Dell to build direct partner programmes


    Dell is committed to the Gulf market for the long haul and will not be affected by any short-term slowdowns in the region, which is still growing faster than developed markets, said a top executive. Emirates Business 24/7 - 30Nov 05:34GMT
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