Sharaf DG unveils big Bahrain plansLeading regional retailer Sharaf DG has opened its second outlet in Bahrain that will offer 300 global brands and nearly 17,000 stock-keeping units in consumer electronics, telecommunications, home entertainment and information technology. More… |
Du signs deal with Sharjah Town PlanningUAE's telecom service provider du has inked a strategic partnership deal with Sharjah Directorate of Town Planning and Survey to consolidate efforts to further develop telecommunications infrastructure and customer experience in the More… |
Putin and party suffer election blowRussian voters dealt Vladimir Putin's ruling party a heavy blow by cutting its parliamentary majority in an election that showed growing unease with his domination of the country as he prepares to reclaim the presidency. The result marked More… |
Primus launches Bahrain operationsTelecoms and software solutions company Primus launched its Bahrain operations last night. The ceremony, under the patronage of Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shakih Ahmed bin Ateyatala Al Khalifa, was held at the Ritz-Carlton Bahra More… |
ME mobile operators 'outdo Western counterparts'Middle East telecom majors have outperformed their Western counterparts, in terms of both expansion across parts of Asia and Africa, and growth in subsriber numbers, according to a study. Egypt’s Orascom Telecom has become the eighth large More… |
4 ME telcos among world's 500 valuable brandsFour telecommunications companies operating out of GCC countries have been named among the world’s 500 most valuable brands, according to the BrandFinance Global 500 brand index. The region’s most valuable brand is Bahrain-based Zain, whic More… |
HP provides telecom consultancyHP has announced a comprehensive set of consulting services designed to help communications companies improve their competitiveness as they adapt to the convergence of telecom, IT and entertainment. It has created Solutions Consulting Serv More… |
Zain names new chief commercial officerZain (Bahrain) has appointment Mohammed Zainalabedin as its chief commercial officer. Zainalabedin, whose last posting was as director of sales, brings to his post a comprehensive expertise in driving sales at all levels and setting the c More… |








