“Etisalat Nigeria, part-owned by the Emirati telecommunications giant Etisalat, was fined around $2 million by Nigerian regulators this week for poor service and failure to meet quality targets,” Sara Hamdan writes in The International Herald Tribune. “The penalty is the latest in a string of difficulties that have sometimes hampered Etisalat’s efforts to move...
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Nigeria Fines Emirati Telecom for Poor Performance
The penalty is the latest in a string of difficulties that have sometimes hampered Etisalat’s efforts to move outside its own tough home market. The fine is only the company’s latest overseas stubbed toe. For instance, the company had to write down $827 million in losses related to its Indian affiliate, Etisalat DB, and...
Batelco third in 24-hour Go-Kart
BATELCO made Bahrain proud earlier this week when they secured a podium spot at the Fourth 24-Hour of America Endurance Go-Kart Championship. The event, organised by Endurance Karting at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, saw drivers from all over the world competing on a 16-turn, 0.6-mile course. It was the first time a 24-hour...
du Arena Transformed For Visit Of Queen Of Pop Madonna
The countdown is on for Madonna live in Abu Dhabi as details emerged of the extensive refurbishment work that has gone into the du Arena, Yas Island, ahead of the June 3rd and 4th concerts. Many months of planning, development and infrastructure work has gone into enhancing every aspect of the venue experience, leaving...
Qatar- Qtel Announces Date to Pay Interest to Bondholders
(MENAFN – Qatar News Agency) Qatar Telecom (Qtel) announced that Qtel International Finance Limited (QIFL), its wholly owned subsidiary, in pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of the Notes and the Final Terms, will pay its Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) holders interest payments worth $29,25 million on June 11. A statement published on...
Batelco backs national break-dancing competition.
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Henning killers to be among 40 witnesses
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS Ambrose Monye leaves court after appearing in connection with Chanelle Hennings murder. The high court trial is to begin in November. Photo: Sizwe Ndingane The state intends calling more than 40 witnesses during the trial of two men accused of murdering Pretoria mother Chanelle Henning, who was shot last year after dropping...
Batelco may appeal price cut ruling
Batelco has yet to consider an appeal against the Bahrain regulator’s ruling that it must cut wholesale prices, according to Reuters. A top executive at the Bahrain operator said the company would need to analyse the full content of the Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority before any decision on an appeal was made. The TRA...
Batelco team showcases key products
MANAMA: Batelco is being represented by three members of its management team at a key telecom event in the US. The three-day International Telecoms Week (ITW) being held in Chicago concludes today. Batelco general manager enterprise division Adel Daylami, senior sales manager enterprise Yusuf Ahmed and manager datacoms products and services Hani Askar are...
STC Foundation internal campaign surpasses $30K donation total
STC Foundation internal campaign surpasses $30K donation total FACULTY AND STAFF DISPLAY STC’S DONATION TOTAL FOR 2012 Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 4:58 pm | Updated: 4:59 pm, Tue May 15, 2012. STC Foundation internal campaign surpasses $30K donation total 0 comments Donations to the Southeastern Technical College Foundation by full-time employees this year...