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  • Zain's Share-Swap Deal With Paltel Scrapped


    A share-swap deal signed by Kuwaiti telecoms company Zain and Palestinian counterpart Paltel has been suspended over failure to secure approvals, Zain said. AFP - 22Nov 11:15GMT
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  • Mobile users in Jordan grow unexpectedly to 101% during Q3 '09


    The number of mobile subscribers in Jordan recorded an unexpected growth during the third quarter of 2009, reaching 101% of the country's total six million population amid earlier 95 percent expectations, official statistics mentioned. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 22Nov 07:05GMT
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  • Vodafone offers 50% discount on Star, My Numbers


    Vodafone Qatar will be celebrating Eid Al Adha by offering 50 percent off on all its Star Numbers and My Numbers exclusively via their online store. The Peninsula - 22Nov 07:02GMT
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  • Indosat completes two major projects


    The PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation Tbk (Indosat), in which Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has purchased a majority stake of $1.8bn, announced the successful completion of its two major telecommunications infrastructure projects will deliver major enhancements to the quality and reliability of communications in Indonesia and the region. The Peninsula - 22Nov 06:58GMT
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  • Deal between Zain and PalTel fall through


    A merger agreement signed between Kuwaiti telecommunications giant Zain and Palestine Telecommunications Company (PalTel) was scrapped over the weekend. Jordan Times - 22Nov 06:55GMT
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  • Mazoon Mobile launched in Oman


    Jamil Ali Sultan Chairman of Mazoon Mobile is proud to announce the launch of Mazoon Mobile, the first 'Class II' licensed mobile company to operate on the 3G network. Times of Oman - 22Nov 06:48GMT
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  • Money transfer will be top mobile application in 2012


    Money transfer has been identified as the top mobile application for 2012 as it is low cost, fast and convenient compared to traditional transfer services. Emirates Business 24/7 - 22Nov 06:41GMT
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  • Mobily offers pilgrims special bundles for SR99


    Mobily is giving pilgrims phone lines for SR99 - and is throwing in a mobile phone. Mobily said it is offering the bundle in cooperation with one of its partners, Axiom Telecom. The Saudi Gazette - 22Nov 06:39GMT
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  • Video viewing rises 98% on social networking sites


    Social networking websites are witnessing an increase in popularity as more people are using them for downloading and viewing videos, according to a research. Emirates Business 24/7 - 22Nov 06:37GMT
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  • 'Maktoob From Yahoo' focuses on building sales, monetisation


    Maktoob From Yahoo will be the transitional branding for the acquired Arabic portal, until the Yahoo-Maktoob brand is finalised in the first half of 2010. Emirates Business 24/7 - 22Nov 06:34GMT
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