DUBAI, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Qatari telecom operator Ooredoo ORDS.QA said on Monday it was in preliminary negotiations with Salam International SALM.QA about the potential acquisition of a majority stake in its IT subsidiary.

In a bourse statement, Ooredoo said the result of the talks would be disclosed in the coming weeks, without elaborating.

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