Cutting the internet was inappropriate!
During the Egyptian revolution the previous outed regime tried everything to curb momentum of the uprising that was spawned with the help of social media networks they even cut mobile and internet communications. Well The Cabinet of Ministers in Egypt described that decision as “inappropriate”. Not only that they even stated that such acts will not be allowed to happen in the future. Of course there are rules and regulations according... Read More
The First Brick For Building Mobile Innovation Ecosystem in The MENA Region
Finally mobile innovation ecosystem is taken seriously in the Middle East and North Africa, thanks to Qtel and Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) recent agreement on long term association which will combine Qtel regional footprint in 17 markets, with cutting-edge mobile technology facilities QSTP to provide. This collaboration aims to develop relevant and localized mobile innovations in several areas, such as healthcare, education, banking and... Read More
YouGov Siraj Reports On UAE Mobile Service Movements
Findings show that 79% of the UAE consider Etisalat to be their main service provider and 57% would consider switching to another provider in the future. These are findings from a recent YouGov lifestyle poll, collected from a survey conducted between October 3rd and 8th. 984 of UAE residents were interviewed. The research addressed various topical interests which relate to consumer sentiment towards general lifestyle issues. According to the study,... Read More
Zain Gets Healthy With “Get Healthy Kuwait” Digital Campaign
Gethealthykuwait.com, Kuwait’s biggest initiative for better nutrition and weight management, dedicated a full day of free on the spot testing and individual one-on-one consultations to Zain employees, as part of the initiative’s ongoing outreach efforts to alert the Kuwaiti workforce to the importance of healthy living and weight management, which has reached close to an overall total of 1850 tests and consultations. Expert dieticians... Read More
Yahsat Abu Dhabi Partners With Intersat Africa To Offer Affordable Broadband
Star Satellite Communications Company PrJsc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has signed its first service partner agreement for “YahClick,” Yahsat’s revolutionary satellite broadband service. The agreement was signed with Intersat Africa Limited, an established provider of satellite-based internet services. As part of the service agreement, Intersat will roll out YahClick in Africa. Intersat’s... Read More
CampaignME Monitor: DELL Ads, Mobile TV in UAE, Ipsos Online, ADMC
Read in Campaign Middle East magazine (Nov 1- 14, 2009) about digital/interactive media: Dell Launches its first ever Middle East TV campaign - movie sponsorship packages and 30-second spot herald entry of Dell into TV space. Mobile TV deal struck in UAE – Emirates Mobile Telecommunication Corporation consortium (du, Etisalat, MBC, Abu Dhabi Media Company, Dubai Media Inc, Emirates Communications & Technology Company …) has been granted... Read More
Egypt Releases Mobile Phone Usage Ethics Code
Within the framework of the role and keenness of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and what is known by the Consumer Rights Protection Committee (CRPC), affiliated thereto, in guiding and raising the users’ awareness of various telecom issues, the issue of an Ethics Code is one of the most significant steps taken in this respect. This Ethics Code aims to regulate the users’ behaviors on using mobile phones especially with... Read More
Zain Group Holds Unique Technology Event in Bahrain
The inaugural Zain Technology Conference was recently held over three days at the Bahrain Ritz Carlton Hotel. The aim of the event was for Zain to meet vendors, review the latest technologies and discuss shared issues and concerns in a friendly and relaxed environment. The first day was devoted to Zain Group presentations by Zain Group CEO, Dr Saad Al Barrak, Zain Group CTO Khaled Al Omar and other senior executives, while days 2 and 3 were given... Read More
Qatar Launches e-Registration for Medical Check-up on Hukoomi Portal
No longer would workers have to wait in lines to register for their medical check-ups. A new service will serve company representitives who will be able to register for newcomers easily and quickly. Companies will be able to access the service through Hukoomi website at www.gov.qa and www.sch.gov.qa and conveniently register their workers’ data for the medical check-up, said Ahmed Al Kuwari, Government IT Platforms Manager, ictQATAR’s Government... Read More
50 National Domains (.ae) Were Donated To Young Emirati Talents
The .ae Domain Administration (.aeDA) of the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced a new initiative to donate 50 distinguished Emirati websites, national domains under .ae for a whole year free of charge to encourage them to use the UAE national domain name (.ae) and to highlight their Emirati identity on the Internet. The agreement was between the TRA and the Emirates Internet Group (EIG) for the .aeDA to cover the fees of registering... Read More
Qatar Ranked As Most Competitive Market in MENA Region
Qatar’s telecommunications sector is becoming increasingly competitive, both domestically and on the international stage. The recently released Global Competitiveness Report 2009-10, prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF), ranked Qatar as the most competitive economy in the Middle East and North Africa region, and 22nd overall out of the 133 countries assessed. The country scored highly in the category of technological readiness, the ability... Read More
