Omantel has announced the launch of a second carrier for its 3.5G network in Al Amerat to increase network capacity and improve service quality
Communication
Vodafone signs pact with Zain to expand in Middle East
Vodafone has signed an agreement with Kuwaiti telecom company Zain to expand its footprint in the Middle East
Qtel repays US$3 billion loan facility ahead of Wataniya takeover
Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the state-owned operator that has been planning a full takeover of Kuwaiti operator Wataniya, has repaid a US$3 billion loan facility
Siemens appoints new CEO for UAE operations
Siemens has appointed a new chief executive officer, Kay Zwingenberger, for the companys operations in the UAE
Zain KSA to begin US$1.6 billion rights issue
Mobile telecommunications company Zain KSA has announced that it will start a rights issue on July 10 that will close eight days later