Zain - Kuwait
Main Category: Internet Service ProvidersFirst Address : 22244
Second Address : Airport Road
City : Kuwait City
Country : Kuwait
Phone: 965 4644444
Fax: 965 4837755
Email: info@zain.com
Website: www.zain.com
ALL STORIES LIST
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Adv't by National Inv'ts addresses shareholders who own no more than 300,000 Zain shares
read more »Sunday, 3 October 2010
UPDATE 2: In an ad, Kharafi had asked minority shareholders to sell Zain stock
read more »Saturday, 2 October 2010
Strategic ambitions to expand operations in the region make QTel a takeover contender
read more »Thursday, 30 September 2010
Head of Kharafi Group says Etisalat offer is 'suitable and good for both parties'.
read more »Thursday, 2 September 2010
Zain Saudi Arabia’s capital increase is to finance the company’s growth plans - CEO.
read more »Sunday, 29 August 2010
The move will fund the next phase of the company's growth in the kingdom - statement.
read more »Thursday, 26 August 2010
Zain waiting for Syrian gov't to issue the norms needed for applying and getting the license.
read more »Sunday, 22 August 2010
Gulf region's third largest telecoms firm expects revenue for 2011 to rise.
read more »Sunday, 15 August 2010
'The group's workforce has been lowered... in light of the new strategy for the group.'
read more »Monday, 9 August 2010
Company is 'well positioned to focus on and further grow its Midde East operations.'
read more »Thursday, 5 August 2010
In June, Zain and Bharti closed a $9bn deal for Zain's African assets except Sudan, Morocco.
read more »Wednesday, 14 July 2010
The telecom firm's CEO says the company's profits for the first half of this year will be 'good'.
read more »Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Poll finds almost 50% of people are unaware a third mobile operator exists in the kingdom.
read more »Monday, 5 July 2010
Firm upgraded by two notches to 'outperform', while share price target also raised.
read more »Sunday, 27 June 2010
UPDATE 1: Telecoms firm reportedly in discussions to sell majority stake - paper.
read more »Friday, 11 June 2010
Kuwaiti telecom firm appoints new CFO, COO and chief technology officer.
read more »Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Company said that profit figure is based on money received so far from the deal.
read more »Thursday, 3 June 2010
Wholly owned unit Zain-Jordan is the largest mobile operator in the kingdom.
read more »Monday, 31 May 2010
Managing director said in Oct 2009 that it would sell stake 'if price was right'.
read more »Thursday, 27 May 2010
Kuwaiti teleco to distribute part of returns from India's Bharti deal to its shareholders.
read more »Sunday, 16 May 2010
UPDATE 5: Stock drops 3.5% after reporting 52% fall in Q1 profits.
read more »Friday, 23 April 2010
Turkish company is still searching on a preliminary basis into the issue - paper.
read more »Monday, 12 April 2010
Telecoms Minister said that both parties have 30 days to remedy the situation.
read more »Saturday, 3 April 2010
Mobile operator posted annual net profit of $675.2m in 2009, down from 2008's $1.11bn.
read more »Monday, 29 March 2010
Sources say firms are set to seal the deal for sale of Kuwaiti firm's African assets on Tuesday.
read more »Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Due diligence on deal is completed and sale documents will be signed shortly.
read more »Monday, 22 March 2010
African asset deal means end of plans for global preeminence, says consultancy.
read more »Sunday, 21 March 2010
Bharti will get $7.5bn in loans from bank group led by Standard Chartered and Barclays.
read more »Sunday, 21 March 2010
UPDATE 5: Agility falls 5.1% on news of laid-off staff dragging index down.
read more »Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Both firms keen on closing sale of Zain's African assets to Bharti on March 25.
read more »Monday, 15 March 2010
UPDATE 5: Saudi weighed down by investment firm Kingdom Holding.
read more »Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Zain Nigeria is the largest market in the 15 countries Zain operates, with 14m subscribers.
read more »Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Returns from sale of African assets provides telecoms firm with cash for new investments.
read more »Monday, 22 February 2010
Bharti Airtel secures finance to take over Kuwait firm's African assets - report.
read more »Monday, 22 February 2010
After all the promises of preeminence, it’s sad to see the telco giant sell off its hard-won assets, says Ed Attwood.
read more »Sunday, 21 February 2010
Letter of intent expected to be inked, to include official offer and payment schedule.
read more »Friday, 19 February 2010
Zain's decision to sell assets to Indian co not due to financial pressures.
read more »Thursday, 18 February 2010
Index says Zain is top regional performer; Etisalat, STC and Qtel also on list.
read more »Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Indian firm had previously said deal had an enterprise value of $10.7bn.
read more »Tuesday, 16 February 2010
'We thought the trend was localised, but it looks like it is all over [the region].'
read more »Tuesday, 16 February 2010
UPDATE: Zain shares jump 9.3% while Bharti Airtel extends losses.
read more »Monday, 15 February 2010
Companies have till March 25 to seal the 2nd largest deal in 2010.
read more »Monday, 15 February 2010
Bharti Airtel says it is looking to buy Kuwait company's African assets.
read more »Monday, 15 February 2010
With the ICT sector often perceived as being male dominated, CommsMEA takes a look at the gender split among telcos in the region and asks what needs to be done to redress the balance.
read more »Sunday, 14 February 2010
Sale of Zain's African unit an 'end of an era of expansion' - Analysts.
read more »Sunday, 14 February 2010
Deal is one of the biggest cross border transactions in the Middle East in years.
read more »Sunday, 14 February 2010
UPDATE 7: Dubai's index loses most for three weeks on Dubai World debt concerns.
read more »Saturday, 13 February 2010
UPDATE3: Kuwaiti teleco's board expected to meet soon to discuss $10.7bn offer.
read more »Friday, 12 February 2010
Nabil Bin Salama to replace Saad Al Barrak who resigned at Kuwaiti teleco; assumes role on Feb 14.
read more »Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Kuwaiti telecoms company appoints chief executive of its Kuwaiti unit as acting CEO of group.
read more »Monday, 8 February 2010
Despite fierce competition and low ARPU, Nigeria’s operators are optimistic about market growth and data services.
read more »Thursday, 4 February 2010
UPDATE 1: Kuwaiti former minister of communication tipped to be new CEO of company - paper.
read more »Monday, 25 January 2010
Deal for Zain to acquire 56% share of company through share swap collapsed last Nov.
read more »Sunday, 17 January 2010
Passengers will be able to receive phone calls mid-air as well as read and send emails - CEO.
read more »Tuesday, 29 December 2009
Batelco and Zain are set to face increased competition in the coming year, says Oliver Cornock.
read more »Monday, 7 December 2009
Zain Iraq’s CEO, Ali Al-Dahwi, tells George Bevir about the challenges of growing a mobile operation in the Iraqi market.
read more »Wednesday, 2 December 2009
UPDATE 3: Blue chips soar, while Zain stocks drag Kuwait, Bahrain ends down.
read more »Monday, 23 November 2009
Sam Deeb credited with driving the firm's growth from single operator to group of 24 operators.
read more »Sunday, 15 November 2009
Arab world's third largest telco hit by high financing costs, currency fluctuations.
read more »Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Kuwaiti mobile operator's CEO says global crisis will have impact on performance.
read more »Friday, 6 November 2009
Indian-led consortium aims to take a 46 percent holding in the Kuwaiti firm.
read more »Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Clients looking to sell at already agreed to price of 2 dinars per share, firm says.
read more »Sunday, 11 October 2009
UPDATE 7: Bullish comments about economic prospects lift stocks.
read more »Sunday, 11 October 2009
Company studying move to buy part of all of Kuwait Investment Authority's stake.
read more »Wednesday, 7 October 2009
UPDATE 1: S African mobile operator's claim could derail Kuwait Zain's divestment plans.
read more »Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Group has already inked deal with Asian investors to sell 46% stake in Kuwaiti telco.
read more »Monday, 5 October 2009
Chairman does not indicate what stakes consortium members are looking to take.
read more »Thursday, 24 September 2009
Indian telco still mulls whether to join a consortium that's buying 46% a stake in Kuwaiti co.
read more »Wednesday, 16 September 2009
UPDATE 2: UAE's Etisalat said on Monday it had tabled offer for Sri Lankan assets.
read more »Saturday, 12 September 2009
Indian ambassador to Kuwait confirms development in published remarks.
read more »Friday, 11 September 2009
Family conglomerate Kharafi Group plans to sell a 46 percent stake in Zain.
read more »Wednesday, 9 September 2009
State-run firms say in statement they are always on lookout to explore overseas opps.
read more »Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Group will pay KD2 a share for 46% stake in Arab world's 3rd largest telco worth $13.7bn.
read more »Tuesday, 8 September 2009
The telecom sector in Madagascar has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years, but recent political turmoil threatens to disrupt the trend.
read more »Monday, 7 September 2009
India’s second largest telco says not in talks to buy stake in Zain, or purchase African assets.
read more »Monday, 7 September 2009
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority said to be part of Asian group buying 46% stake in Kuwait telecom firm.
read more »Monday, 7 September 2009
UPDATE 7: Kuwait telecom firm shares fall 6.4%, while Dubai, Saudi close up.
read more »Sunday, 6 September 2009
UPDATE 2: Telco said to be selling stake to Asian group in deal worth $13.7bn.
read more »Sunday, 23 August 2009
Telco gives Sept. 15 deadline for access to frequencies, otherwise will seek compensation.
read more »Thursday, 20 August 2009
Current share price overestimated how much the firm could get its African assets' sale - Al Mal.
read more »Tuesday, 18 August 2009
India's No. 2 mobile operator in preliminary talks to buy Kuwaiti teleco's Africa ops.
read more »Sunday, 16 August 2009
Lifting limits would pave the way for selling a large stake in Kuwait telecom firm.
read more »Sunday, 16 August 2009
UPDATE 6: Zain surges 7.6% to boost Kuwait; UAE markets decline while Saudi rises.
read more »Thursday, 13 August 2009
Zain Bahrain’s recently announced plan to upgrade its network to LTE came as a surprising development for the region’s telecoms sector
read more »Wednesday, 12 August 2009
NSN wins contract for the LTE upgrade of Zain Bahrain’s network
read more »Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Facility to be used to repay existing Murabaha, as well as fund network expansion and future growth.
read more »Tuesday, 4 August 2009
As Zain looks for an exit from its short-lived African adventure, CommsMEA looks at Zain’s African operations and asks what other Middle East telcos need to do to make a success of their own African empires.
read more »Tuesday, 28 July 2009
UPDATE 2: Egyptian mobile operator adds a further 1.674m customers in Q2.
read more »Monday, 27 July 2009
Report says Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund would look at serious offers providing an attractive return.
read more »Tuesday, 21 July 2009
CEO, citing improving currency stability in the firm's African ops, expects an even better second half.
read more »Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Jamal al-Jarwan says the telecom firm is keen on Zain stake at the right price.
read more »Monday, 20 July 2009
UPDATE 4: Kuwaiti telco still conducting strategic review, other parties said interested.
read more »Thursday, 16 July 2009
IFC provides funds for the expansion of Zain’s mobile network throughout Ghana
read more »Friday, 10 July 2009
French media and telecoms giant's syndicated loan to be refinanced via bond, equity issues.
read more »Thursday, 9 July 2009
UPDATE 4: Emirates NBD falls 2.1 percent, taking its losses to six percent.
read more »Thursday, 9 July 2009
‘Mobile money' is proving extremely popular with the masses in the world's emerging economies.
read more »Wednesday, 8 July 2009
UPDATE 2: CEO says Kuwaiti mobile operator in early stake sale talks regarding African ops, but denies Vivendi deal.
read more »Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The recent WiMAX Forum MENA event in Dubai demonstrated that attitudes to the 4G technology have matured from the overly simplistic “LTE versus WiMAX” debate that had previously characterised the technology.
read more »Saturday, 4 July 2009
No comment follows media reports Zain is looking to offload its African division.
read more »Saturday, 4 July 2009
Iran government says Kuwait-based telecoms co failed to 'fulfil its obligations'.
read more »Wednesday, 1 July 2009
There can be few more demanding environments for a mobile operator than Palestine. Jawwal's CEO, Amar Aker, tells George Bevir how the company is facing up to its many challenges.
read more »Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Operators in the region say they want to be left alone to develop high speed broadband that will propel the region along the information superhighway. But what role is there for the government?
read more »Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Kuwaiti telco may sanction sale of all or part of unit after review has been completed.
read more »Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Mobile money transfer services on offer through Zap platform of Kuwait's Zain.
read more »Wednesday, 17 June 2009
For postpaid and prepaid mobile users alike, roaming in the Middle East is often a cause of much frustration.
read more »Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Deal includes a 6-month extension option at the mobile operator's request.
read more »Monday, 15 June 2009
CommsMEA takes a look at some of the factors that will have an impact on the mobile tariffs of tomorrow.
read more »Friday, 12 June 2009
Kuwait's biggest mobile operator awaiting reply from entertainment group Vivendi - paper.
read more »Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Kuwait's biggest mobile operator awaiting reply from entertainment group Vivendi - paper
read more »Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Operator aims to boost efficiency after signing five year outsourcing deal.
read more »Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Kuwait operator hoping to sell Celtel Africa to unnamed French company - Al Qabas.
read more »Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Operators question legality of fines imposed by Ministry of Telecoms
read more »Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Zain Iraq CEO says country is "behind Russia under Stalin"
read more »Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Telecom firm's CEO 'begs' gov'ts to leave high-tech development to the private sector.
read more »Monday, 1 June 2009
CEO says that partnerships with the public sector are “ridiculous”
read more »Friday, 29 May 2009
Kuwait's Zain expects to take its customer base to 90 million - Chief Executive Officer Saad Al Barrak.
read more »Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Bids invited in March were also expected from Zain and Xpress, but only Orange bid.
read more »Tuesday, 26 May 2009
UPDATE 8: Qatar index suffers largest one day decline in 5 weeks, Dubai closes higher.
read more »Monday, 18 May 2009
UPDATE 3: Share swap deal sees 1.5m subscribers added to customer base.
read more »Monday, 18 May 2009
Kuwait firm obtains stake as part of share swap with PalTel that operates in Gaza.
read more »Monday, 18 May 2009
Mobile operator Zain has completed a share swap deal for Paltel that will see it take control of Palestine’s only mobile operator
read more »Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Kuwaiti mobile operator targets business travelers with improved roaming data service
read more »Sunday, 10 May 2009
Mobile operator to offer its customers music and video downloads after forming partnership with entertainment giant
read more »Sunday, 10 May 2009
Operators must take a comprehensive look at their networks to ensure maximum security as they migrate towards IP architecture.
read more »Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Kuwaiti telco operator benefits from expansion programme abroad as customer base increases.
read more »Monday, 4 May 2009
Kuwait's mobile phone operator announces plans to cut its 15,500 strong workforce.
read more »Thursday, 30 April 2009
UPDATE 3: Qatar QSI posts the strongest gains in the region, rallying more than two percent.
read more »Sunday, 12 April 2009
Telco eyes expansion in Asia, MENA region and is currently in talks to move into Syria - CEO.
read more »Thursday, 2 April 2009
Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co sees first-quarter net profit to be close to $251m - paper.
read more »Thursday, 26 March 2009
Etisalat and Zain reveal details of their plans to expand in India
read more »Sunday, 15 March 2009
UPDATE3: Investors see value in Abu Dhabi National Energy's expansion plans.
read more »Sunday, 15 March 2009
Zain set to gain foothold in Morocco after agreeing to invest in Wana.
read more »Saturday, 14 March 2009
Kuwaiti mobile telco confirms $324m stake in Wana, a unit of Morocco's biggest conglomerate ONA.
read more »Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Telecoms company chief Marwan al-Almadi resigns, according to statement on Saudi exchange website.
read more »Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Africa's biggest fixed-line phone operator could be an acquisition target for Gulf-based companies.
read more »Monday, 2 March 2009
Market posts biggest one-day gain since December as stalled economic reforms may now speed up.
read more »Monday, 2 March 2009
UPDATE4: Taqa adds most points to ADI; Dubai's DFM, Saudi close lower.
read more »Monday, 2 March 2009
Strong full year results dented by decline in fourth quarter profits
read more »Sunday, 1 March 2009
Kuwaiti mobile telco set to meet net profit goal in 2009 after posting a 1.8% rise in Q4 2008 earnings.
read more »Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Two unnamed telecomms firms plan to reintroduce fees for calls from landlines.
read more »Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Sources blame increased network pressure and high Ministry fees as reasons behind decision
read more »Monday, 16 February 2009
Kuwaiti mobile telco firm reiterates African subscriber targets, despite global economy.
read more »Sunday, 15 February 2009
Mobile Telecommunications CEO tells paper, company is exploring options in MENA region.
read more »Monday, 9 February 2009
The value of telecom operators' brands is rising, and with a raft of acquisitions occurring in the region rebranding can be a vital part of the process of expanding into new territories.
read more »Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Despite plummeting business and consumer confidence in the region, telecom operators that make the right moves stand to emerge stronger from the downturn.
read more »Wednesday, 28 January 2009
UPDATE 1: Gulf state's telecom major eyes strategic partnership with Palestinian firm.
read more »Thursday, 22 January 2009
UPDATE 4: Shares of Industries Qatar and Qatar National Bank lead rally in Doha.
read more »Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Saudi Telecom, the Arab world's largest telco, has reported a worse-than expected 62% slump in Q4 profits
read more »Sunday, 18 January 2009
UPDATE 4: Savola Group, National Bank of Abu Dhabi see major slips.
read more »Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Zain Group hires Ericsson to expand and upgrade its network in African nation
read more »Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Telecom majors' deal with MTC Touch and Alfa mobile networks worth $145mn.
read more »Tuesday, 13 January 2009
UPDATE 6: UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi and Bahrain exchanges all end lower.
read more »Saturday, 10 January 2009
Telecoms chief says 'dynamic approach' will be adopted to deal with slowdown.
read more »Sunday, 4 January 2009
Zain chief executive says company finances 'very healthy' amid global crisis.
read more »Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Third operator which launched in Aug. expects to turn a profit in its third year.
read more »Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Keeping ahead of the competition is vital for any successful business. But identifying the next big thing - or the next big threat - is not easy. George Bevir speaks to some of the world’s leading futurologists about the business of mapping the future.
read more »Monday, 15 December 2008
Chairman of GSM Arab World reveals regional stats at GSM > 3G Middle East conference
read more »Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Bahrain's wealth fund also looking to sell down stakes in companies, including Batelco.
read more »Thursday, 6 November 2008
Third-largest Arab telecoms company looking to expand in Africa and Middle East.
read more »Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Healthy competition is helping develop Iraq’s telecoms sector, but a regulatory vacuum is leading to doubts about the market’s potential.
read more »Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Operator gains management control of Iraqi operation
read more »Thursday, 23 October 2008
Nigeria promises to be a telecoms powerhouse, but corruption and crime are stifling growth.
read more »Monday, 6 October 2008
Zain and Millicom International among companies short listed for Rwanda’s third mobile licence
read more »Monday, 6 October 2008
With ARPUs falling and competition growing, operators are increasingly looking at retaining existing customers, as well as winning rivals’ subscribers, as a means of growing their business.
read more »Sunday, 5 October 2008
e-GO2GO service offers high speed connectivity to subscribers using a plug-and-play USB device
read more »Thursday, 2 October 2008
Kuwait rode the emerging market wave for most of this year but now the mood is changing. Soren Billing reports.
read more »Monday, 29 September 2008
Phase one of new system will see changes made to landline and mobile numbers.
read more »Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Africa’s most populous country Nigeria has great potential for telecom operators looking to expand their business in the region.
read more »Saturday, 20 September 2008
Anxiously anticipated outcome sees new 50% discounted shares 99% taken up.
read more »Thursday, 11 September 2008
After rebranding its African operations and expanding its roaming network, Zain outlines its aim to become one of the world's leading mobile operators by 2011 and unite its users throughout the Middle East and Africa.
read more »Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Bahrain is home to one of the region's most liberal telecom sectors, but challenges persist for the country's many operators.
read more »Friday, 29 August 2008
Zain is building a fibre-optic network to meet current and future demand for capacity. The fibre-optic network, installed across much of Jordan, is set to strengthen the country's position as the most liberalised and competitive market in the Arab world.
read more »Monday, 25 August 2008
Kuwait telecom giant's service will cover 95% of the kingdom, plans to invest up to $8bn.
read more »Monday, 25 August 2008
One Bahraini man phoned mall with bomb threat in bid to postpone shopping trip.
read more »Monday, 25 August 2008
Saudi Arabia will become part of Zain’s One Network from the start of operations.
read more »Monday, 18 August 2008
Zain to raise funds from share offering to finance regional expansion.
read more »Wednesday, 13 August 2008
While regional telecom operators continue to push into new markets in and around the region, there appears to be a growing disparity between the potential of markets in much of Middle East, and those in Africa and other emerging markets.
read more »Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Batelco and Zain to get new rival for country's telecom customers early next year.
read more »Saturday, 2 August 2008
Kuwait-based mobile phone firm announces move at relaunch of African operations under Zain brand.
read more »Sunday, 27 July 2008
Rumours of takeover denied by company lead to short-lived surge.
read more »Saturday, 26 July 2008
UPDATE 1: Quarterly net income of $557mn down 3.6% but full year predicted 5% ahead.
read more »Thursday, 17 July 2008
The Arab Advisors' Conference brought together the top telecom executives in the Arab world to discuss the defining issues surrounding the industry today.
read more »Saturday, 7 June 2008
Kuwaiti telecom eager to enter market as part of continued expansion across Africa.
read more »Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Kuwait-based operator wants to join top ten companies by 2011
read more »Friday, 30 May 2008
Kuwait-based Zain boasts year-on-year customer growth of 50% - but an even better story is on the way.
read more »Thursday, 29 May 2008
Zain Kuwait is offering its subscribers a free anti-virus application to protect their mobile devices
read more »Sunday, 25 May 2008
Saudi telecom to increase share above 40% despite arrival of third telecom operator, CEO says.
read more »Tuesday, 20 May 2008
WEFME: Kuwait-based telecom could also seal agreements in two more African countries, chief exec says.
read more »Monday, 19 May 2008
WEFME: Kuwait-based telecom may sell a part of the whole company or international unit.
read more »Sunday, 11 May 2008
Network upgrade project to increase Zain Iraq's capacity to twelve million subscribers
read more »Thursday, 24 April 2008
Telecom operator Zain grows profits 10% year-on-year, hits 45.7 million active users
read more »Monday, 14 April 2008
'One Network' enables mobile customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Sudan to call and text at local rates.
read more »Monday, 14 April 2008
Zain to offer customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Sudan local service and rates across all four countries
read more »Tuesday, 1 April 2008
With a brand new risk assessment procedure, Kuwait's Zain Telecom is working towards an impregnable data stronghold.
read more »Sunday, 30 March 2008
New report on the world's most influential Arabs shows technology specialists in prime positions
read more »Wednesday, 26 March 2008
CEO of Australian WiMAX operator says WiMAX a 'disaster'
read more »Saturday, 22 March 2008
Kingdom's third mobile operator will initially cover 53% of population with own nextwork.
read more »Thursday, 13 March 2008
Middle East-based phone companies start their assault on Africa’s booming telecoms sector.
read more »Saturday, 8 March 2008
Telecom will compete with Batelco and firm linked with Kuwait's Zain, magazine reports.
read more »Friday, 29 February 2008
Head of regulatory body says operators Batelco and Zain operate 'cosy duopoly'.
read more »Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Nominations to NME Innovation Awards 2008 and other factors clearly show that end-users have the power to drive the IT market in the Middle East
read more »Saturday, 23 February 2008
Over eight million Saudis offer $4.8bn towards IPO of third mobile operator.
read more »Tuesday, 5 February 2008
After signing a landmark contract with Zain to roll out a mobile network in Saudi Arabia, Nokia Siemens Networks outlines its blueprint for expansion in the MENA region and beyond.
read more »Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Kuwaiti operator says it is not in 'advanced' talks over Syriatel Mobile Telecom acquisition.
read more »Thursday, 17 January 2008
British telecoms group not in talks to buy 'significant or majority' stake in Kuwait operator, Zain says
read more »Monday, 7 January 2008
Operator could sell more than originally planned 40% stake in offering as early as next month.
read more »Monday, 7 January 2008
Joint venture beats Ericsson and Huawei for contract to build wireless networks in kingdom.
read more »Sunday, 6 January 2008
Iraq to be included in Zain's extended network from the first half of 2008.
read more »Thursday, 13 December 2007
Operator agrees with egional and international lenders to refinance existing debt for same amount.
read more »Wednesday, 12 December 2007
While Western firms target the region's telco sector, local players are looking to expand their horizons beyond the MENA region.
read more »Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Zain Jordan joins Tejari for online e-procurement services
read more »Monday, 10 December 2007
Britain's Vodafone beats rivals including Etisalat and Zain to win Qatar's second mobile phone licence.
read more »Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Kuwaiti operator set to pursue growth strategy by buying assets in Middle East and Africa, analysts say.
read more »Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Kuwaiti telco set to increase liquidity to help fund growth strategy.
read more »Monday, 3 December 2007
Kuwaiti operator enters Iraqi market with acquisition of Iraqna
read more »Sunday, 2 December 2007
Telecom plans to raise capital by 75% for expansion in Africa and the Middle East.
read more »Saturday, 1 December 2007
Purchase gives MTC Atheer Iraq customer base of more than seven million as Orascom exits country.
read more »Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Kuwait's incumbent telco signals intention to enter Europe.
read more »Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Kuwaiti telecom says wants to make acquisition in Europe as early as next year, may sell more shares soon.
read more »Monday, 19 November 2007
LEADERS IN DUBAI: Gulf governments are stifling economic development, according to senior executives.
read more »Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Network upgrades and new licence agreements expected to fuel further growth, according to CEO, Saad Al Barrak
read more »Tuesday, 13 November 2007
Third-biggest Arab telecom firm says third-quarter profit rose 7.1% to 87 million Kuwaiti dinars
read more »Sunday, 11 November 2007
Kuwaiti telecom considering move among number of options to finance expansion.
read more »Sunday, 4 November 2007
Zain aiming for first half of next year to launch operations; no price war with STC or Mobily says CEO
read more »Thursday, 1 November 2007
There is seldom a quiet week in the MENA region's comms sector. In the past couple of weeks alone there have been some major announcements from regional telecom companies, mainly about foreign expansion, with some key deals announced.
read more »Monday, 29 October 2007
Al Barrak suggests global body to manage world economy free of political agendas
read more »Friday, 26 October 2007
Two of Middle East's heavyweight telcos are facing off in the battle to secure Qatar's second mobile licence.
read more »Monday, 22 October 2007
Second-largest Arab operator to buy 75% of Western Telesystems from the Ghanaian gov't.
read more »Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Kuwait's largest publicly traded company urges exchange to retract latest investment rules.
read more »Monday, 8 October 2007
The recent GSM-3G Middle East and Gulf convention staged in Dubai proved a strong draw for a host of multinational companies keen to tap the regional telecommunications market. CommsMEA caught up with some of the key players in attendance.
read more »Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Recent CommsMEA lifetime achievement winner Zain CEO Dr Saad Al Barrak on the firm's regional aspirations.
read more »Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Family-owned conglomerate now controls over 9.5% of second largest Arab telecom firm.
read more »Sunday, 30 September 2007
Operator Zain launches Wimax to give users wireless internet access anywhere.
read more »Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Family-owned conglomerate increases share in telecom operator to 9.46% from 9.27% previously.
read more »Sunday, 23 September 2007
A 26% stake in country's third mobile firm will go to highest offer in single bidding round.
read more »Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Regional telco giant eschews Amsterdam and Dubai in favour of Bahrain for new international HQ.
read more »Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Decision to move international operations HQ next year is a 'slap in the face' for Kuwait, says analyst.
read more »Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Etisalat, Batelco and Zain all remain in the running for country's second mobile phone licence.
read more »Monday, 17 September 2007
Results of the auction for Qatar's second mobile phone licence are expected in four weeks.
read more »Thursday, 13 September 2007
Christina Corbett catches up with Etisalat CEO Mohammad Al Qamzi, and asks how the company plans to stay ahead of the competition.
read more »Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Kuwaiti group buys more shares in telco through Al-Khair National for Stocks and Real Estate.
read more »Tuesday, 11 September 2007
At the beginning of this month CommsMEA hosted its second annual awards night, which was aimed at acknowledging the significant progress that continues to be made in the telecoms space across the Middle East and Africa.
read more »Sunday, 9 September 2007
While the world's big telcos talk about emerging market opportunities, operators from ME are going global.
read more »Sunday, 9 September 2007
New identity will propel the group forward in its goal to become one of the top ten global mobile operators, says Al Barrak.
read more »Thursday, 6 September 2007
Kuwaiti telco signs two Islamic loans to help pay for licence it won to operate Saudi Arabian mobile network.
read more »Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Company will be known under new brand name Zain from Sunday.
read more »Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Kuwaiti telco expects income growth to slow to zero this year as it invests in regional expansion.
read more »Monday, 3 September 2007
A distinguished engineer, Dr Saad Al Barrak has headed up MTC, one of the region's most powerful telecom companies, since 2002.
read more »Sunday, 2 September 2007
Company chief executive Saad Al Barrak picks up Lifetime Achievement award.
read more »Friday, 31 August 2007
Acting communications minister opposes mobile operator's plans to move its headquarters out of Kuwait.
read more »Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Kuwait's mobile telecom giant is planning to shift its headquarters to Bahrain, according to reports.
read more »Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Economic experts warn that MTC's flight from Kuwait could be the start of a catastrophic trend.
read more »Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Deputy chairman quoted as saying Kuwait 'repels' investment, laws 'not good for financial hub'.
read more »Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Second largest Arab telecom operator plans to move headquarters to either Bahrain, Dubai or Amsterdam.
read more »Thursday, 23 August 2007
Communications minister says new licences will improve networks dramatically.
read more »Saturday, 18 August 2007
Licences were awarded to MTC, Asiacell and Korek on Friday in a $3.75bn auction in the Jordanian capital.
read more »Thursday, 16 August 2007
UPDATE 11am: Iraq sets $300mn as the starting price in today's auction of three 15-year mobile licences.
read more »Sunday, 12 August 2007
Kuwaiti group raises stake and shifts shares in telecom operator to another unit.
read more »Thursday, 9 August 2007
Motorola to help operator expand its HSDPA network, and deploy HSUPA technology in Kuwait.
read more »Wednesday, 8 August 2007
There have been a series of false dawns with respect to the permanent licensing of mobile operators in Iraq, though it appears that at last concrete moves are being made in this direction.
read more »Wednesday, 8 August 2007
Marwan Alahmadi is MTC Group's former chief strategy officer, who three months ago was appointed to head the company's foray into the rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive Saudi Arabian telecoms market. He will be required to balance his understanding of the strategic importance of the investment with the challenges present on the ground in Saudi Arabia, and it will be no easy task to make the huge upfront investment a success.
read more »Tuesday, 7 August 2007
Kuwaiti telecom plans to invest up to $484mn in the central African country over the next five years.
read more »Saturday, 4 August 2007
Bidding for a stake in country's planned third mobile phone operator has been extended by one month.
read more »Wednesday, 1 August 2007
The deadline for companies interested in investing in Kuwait's third mobile operator has been extended to August 7.
read more »Saturday, 28 July 2007
Newspaper says a Saudi investor is likely to take a stake of at least 10% in Kuwait's MTC.
read more »Wednesday, 25 July 2007
I recently had the opportunity to spend time with Marwan Al Ahmadi, the mild-mannered CEO of MTC's nascent operation in Saudi Arabia.
read more »Tuesday, 24 July 2007
Kuwaiti mobile firm will borrow from the IFC and other institutions to finance expansion in Africa.
read more »Saturday, 21 July 2007
The region's telecoms market belongs to a handful of key players, each of which is hungry and hunting the next big prize.
read more »Saturday, 14 July 2007
The Kuwaiti telecoms giant has denied rumours it is to be the subject of a large European takeover bid.
read more »Monday, 9 July 2007
The committee responsible for the formation of Kuwait's third cellular operator has invited expressions of interest from firms.
read more »Monday, 9 July 2007
Companies are invited to express interest in a 26% stake of the country's third mobile phone company.
read more »Saturday, 7 July 2007
Kuwait's MTC is considering a bid for a stake in the Algerian state-run telecoms firm.
read more »Monday, 2 July 2007
12 firms have been named eligible to bid for the country's second mobile licence.
read more »Thursday, 21 June 2007
Government plans to offer 50% through an IPO and to sell a 26% stake direct to investors.
read more »Sunday, 17 June 2007
Group says any sale of MTC will be alongside other investors.
read more »Thursday, 14 June 2007
World Bank arm arranges financing package for African mobile operator to upgrade networks.
read more »Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Stock exchange says probe into record trading volume found 'nothing against the law.'
read more »Monday, 11 June 2007
Saudi Arabia's third mobile firm wins $6.11bn licence bid, will sell 40% of shares to public.
read more »Monday, 11 June 2007
Disagreement over pricing prompts postponement of deal by an unidentified Saudi investor.
read more »Monday, 11 June 2007
Mobile providers are pushing forward the country's telecoms sector as they expand in new coverage areas.
read more »Sunday, 3 June 2007
The African telecoms market has been identified as a potential battleground for the next wave of market liberalisation in the wider region, incorporating the Middle East. A study by market analysts Booz Allen Hamilton examines the prospects.
read more »Sunday, 3 June 2007
Kuwait-based MTC Group has inked a US$363.3 million development deal for its Sudanese venture Mobitel.
read more »Saturday, 2 June 2007
Kuwait's telecoms giant has said it is interested in bidding for Qatar's second mobile phone licence.
read more »Monday, 28 May 2007
The country's telecoms regulator claims it will issue licences before the end of the year.
read more »Sunday, 27 May 2007
MTC will use murabaha facility to expand Mobitel network across 80% of Sudan.
read more »Saturday, 26 May 2007
Kuwaiti mobile firm denies report it is in talks to sell part of its Celtel unit.
read more »Thursday, 17 May 2007
Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) last week completed its acquisition of African telecoms giant Celtel.
read more »Thursday, 17 May 2007
The recent announcement of three new fixed-line players in the Saudi Arabian telecoms market gave Bahrain's Batelco another chance to drive forward its growth plans under CEO Peter Kaliaropoulos. He speaks to Ronan Shields about the moves the firm is making.
read more »Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Decision on MTC probe is expected within 10 days.
read more »Monday, 7 May 2007
A unit of the conglomerate has been asked to co-operate in the record trading inquiry.
read more »Wednesday, 2 May 2007
Kuwaiti telecoms company reversed early losses today after reporting slow profit growth.
read more »Tuesday, 1 May 2007
With the rise of equality in the region an increasing number of women executives are finding their way to the forefront of their fields.
read more »Tuesday, 1 May 2007
How Middle Eastern businesses are preparing their defences and securing company data against rising threats in the region.
read more »Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Earnings growth remains strong despite high market valuations.
read more »Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Unusually active trading in the telecoms company has prompted an investigation.
read more »Sunday, 22 April 2007
The country's stock exchange saw a record number of shares in the telecoms company last week, provoking investigations.
read more »Sunday, 15 April 2007
The Kuwait stock exchange has halted trading in shares of Mobile Telecommunications pending clarification of a newspaper report.
read more »Saturday, 14 April 2007
Arabian Business has published its '50 Most Admired' list of regional companies.
read more »Saturday, 14 April 2007
Mobile Telecommunications Co. seeks a long-term mobile phone licence, says its MD.
read more »Thursday, 5 April 2007
MTC Kuwait is deploying Motorola's Global Applications Management Architecture (GAMA) solution to optimise the speed of data services on its network.
read more »Sunday, 1 April 2007
Saudi Arabia's Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has short-listed seven bidders for the next stage of the kingdom's process to award a third GSM licence.
read more »Sunday, 1 April 2007
Saudi Arabia's changing economy is dragging its enterprises into a new competitive environment; ACN looks at how firms are leveraging IT to make the most of the opportunities in the Kingdom.
read more »Sunday, 1 April 2007
The desert state of Namibia in East Africa has been one of the last countries in the region to open its telecoms market to competition. The arrival of Powercom is likely to help the national agenda in the effort to boost the population's access to ICT facilities by 2030.
read more »Sunday, 1 April 2007
Regulator is believed to be a precursor to further liberalisation.
read more »Sunday, 1 April 2007
The operator expects to launch in the kingdom early in 2008.
read more »Thursday, 29 March 2007
Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) looks set to become Saudi Arabia's third mobile operator after placing the highest bid for the licence.
read more »Tuesday, 13 March 2007
A number of high-profile government and business leaders gathered in Kuwait City on Monday for the inaugural Arabian Business Kuwaiti achievement awards.
read more »Wednesday, 7 March 2007
The auction for Saudi Arabia’s third mobile licence is the “last chance” for operators looking to invest in the Gulf, according to telecom advisory firm Analysys.
read more »Thursday, 1 March 2007
Kuwait operator gears up for further expansion in Saudi Arabia.
read more »Thursday, 1 March 2007
For some years now the GSM Association has been driving forward the case for expanding accessibility of telecoms services to the most underdeveloped parts of the world. In order for any industry body to work it requires support from commercial entities, and this is what the GSM Association's Development Fund has been able to initiate.
read more »Thursday, 1 March 2007
Kuwait's MTC is favourite to secure the lucrative third mobile license in an upcoming auction.
read more »Wednesday, 28 February 2007
A unit of the telcoms company hopes to sell shares in the UK capital next year.
read more »Sunday, 25 February 2007
Prince Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding is among those vying for a slice of the Gulf's largest telecom market.
read more »Saturday, 24 February 2007
Kuwait-based telecoms company MTC Group posted a consolidated income of US$1.051bn in 2006, an increase of 65% compared with the previous year.
read more »Friday, 9 February 2007
Government hopes to net $7 billion from the sale of the country's two mobile phone companies.
read more »Thursday, 1 February 2007
MTC-Kuwait has deployed a nationwide 3G mobile broadband network in the country
read more »Thursday, 1 February 2007
The year ahead offers operators in the region opportunities for greenfield investment, though interested parties should be weary of the scarcity premium that many of the concessions are likely to attract. CommsMEA flags up a number of the significant licence awards in the region scheduled to take place over the next 12 months.
read more »Thursday, 11 January 2007
Kuwait’s Mobile Telecommunications Group (MTC) is weighing up plans to place a bid for Pakistan cellular company Paktel, it said in a statement.
read more »Saturday, 30 December 2006
Kuwait’s MTC Group is said to be considering bidding for Pakistan cellco Paktel, a unit of Millicom International Cellular Company, writes Tawanda Chihota.
read more »Saturday, 16 December 2006
Vendor to build high-speed future-proof transport network
read more »Thursday, 30 November 2006
A liberalised market in most Middle East countries is bringing home the need for telecoms providers to gain a competitive edge in their internal applications. Daniel Stanton finds out whether regional telcos are all talk or whether they are using IT to connect with their customers.
read more »Sunday, 26 November 2006
Hill & Knowlton Middle East has been hired by global telephony operator MTC Group as part of a wide-ranging PR and communications push.
read more »Tuesday, 31 October 2006
The Facility will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing of the existing US $750 million signed on 18 December 2005.
read more »Tuesday, 12 December 2000
Akhtar Zaidi has an ambition: to create a technology workshop that could be floated on the NASDAQ. His Zain Group's first invention, 'Trazer', could prove to be the answer to software piracy.
read more »Tuesday, 28 November 2000
In an exclusive interview, Windows User talks to Akhtar M. Zaidi, CEO, Zain Group, a man who believes he can banish software piracy, worldwide, within 12 months.
read more »Monday, 9 October 2000
In the face of a volatile hard disk drive market, Quantum has signed up MTC in the hope of filling in any missing gaps in the region.
read more »Wednesday, 27 September 2000
Kuwait and Jordan will both benefit from improved GSM capacity thanks to deals worth $51 million with telecoms company Motorola.
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