Technology
Asiacell launches BlackBerry service in Iraq

The BlackBerry service offers Asiacells prepaid and postpaid subscribers an array of solutions including the Blackberry Internet Service.
Asiacell, the largest private Iraqi telecom provider, recently launched the BlackBerry solution service in Iraq.
Nokia Siemens launches Liquid Net for broadband optimisation
Nokia Siemens Networks has launched Liquid Net, a new way to deliver broadband which allows an operator to set up its network to self-adapt to meet capacity and coverage requirements based on demand.
UAE economy sees strong first-half performance
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A new report showed that the UAE economy was ?back in business? with increased hydrocarbon output from Abu Dhabi pushing growth and non-oil indicators in Dubai looking more positive.
Batelco partners with Qtel to launch virtual private network

The agreement will allow data services to be sold between Bahrain and Qatar, as well as providing one-stop-shop transit services to Batelcos carrier partners.
Batelco is launching a multi-protocol label switching virtual private network interconnectivity in partnership with Qtel, Qatars leading telecommunications company.