Etisalat, Dubai

France Telecom beat it to a 40% stake in Morocco's 2nd biggest telecom operator.

The Indian government had earlier refused the application on 'technical grounds'.

Etisalat has said that it will offer a range of price plans to customers.

Partners with Mobiqa for solutions that will initially be used in UAE entertainment sector

'It's very straightforward. It's not anything regarding censorship' - official.

Etisalat, du could suffer due to loss of lucrative mobile data services - analyst.

Expansion will cover former war zones, while upgrading technology to 3G standard.

UPDATE 4: Analysts warn revenues likely to come under further pressure.

Net profit for Arab world's second largest telecom operator fell from $653m to $517m.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank signs up to launch mobile financial services.

Regulator says customers will be able to choose on services 'in coming months'.

Etisalat wants outstanding land sales in its buy of Pakistan Telecom deducted from deal value.

Telco chairman says company is working with auditors after concerns voiced.

Telecom operators launch new channels, hail new era for television in the region.

Audit also warns that salary discrepancies expose telco to 'severe financial risk'.

Total investment in the telecom sector increased by 16% between 2008-2009.

But leading analyst estimates complete restoration of service could take until May 2.

Package targeted at individual and business customers who want ‘no frills’ email.

UAE telecom operator's net revenues rise by 5% compared to Q1 2009, mobile subscribers at 7.71m.

Telecom firm confirms 'unexpected breakdown' in cable that has reduced internet traffic.

Telco giant asks customers suffering from IT issues to request help.

TRA chief also says targeting 2015 for total liberation of telecoms market.

Consultancy says allowing a third player unlikely as it is not in government's interests.

UAE telco partners with South Korea's KT Corp to offer new solutions to customers.

Emirates Telecoms Corp continues with acquisitions and international expansion.

The reliance on publicly-owned providers seems almost anachronistic these days, says Damian Reilly.

UAE teleco sets up its own node in New York to expand its global IPVPN initiative.

Telco offering 20% discount on current IDD rates for calls to select countries.

UAE telecoms company had filed an application to raise stake to 50% in Etisalat DB.

Index says Zain is top regional performer; Etisalat, STC and Qtel also on list.