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Software boost as ID card registration rush continues

Software boost as ID card registration rush continues

Technology
Arabian Business adds vital software to its website to help people register for ID cards.

I-Mate not going under, CEO says
Technology
Jim Morrison squashes speculation firm's delisting in London means it is closing down.

Orascom announces nine-month profit of $345mn
Technology
Largest Arab mobile operator by subscriber base says revenue was more than $4bn.

Qtel unit wins Oman fixed-line phone licence
Technology
Nawras mobile operator has won tender to end Omantel's monopoly - company source.


more »MIDDLE EAST TECHNOLOGY COMMENT

Bidding adieu
The impact of the financial crisis is likely to be felt most acutely by the thousands of smaller IT vendors that have sprouted in the region.

Sathya Ashok  

Weathering the storm
By the end of the year, the IT market will have a much better idea of how its prospects for 2009 are shaping up.

Andrew Seymour

more » MIDDLE EAST MARKETS DATA

DFM

Last Price:

2,012.24

-40.91-1.99%

20 Nov 2008 09:59 GMT
(Market Closed)

ADX

Last Price:

2,833.55

-47.20-1.64%

20 Nov 2008 10:00 GMT
(Market Closed)

SSE

Last Price:

4,880.44

-89.52-1.80%

19 Nov 2008 12:30 GMT
(Market Closed)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Business Information Technology Planning
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Contracts For Buying And Selling Technology
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. E-Procurement
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Following the temporary closure of Kuwait Stock Exchange, what do you think the future holds for Gulf markets?

Markets have reached a nadir and share values will now begin to recover.
Most sectors will soon recover but the real estate shares will suffer for some time to come.
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Many more companies will be forced to buy back shares in a bid to boost their value.
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READER COMMENTS

  1. Software boost as ID card registration rush continues 3
    20 Nov ' 08 at 12:34
    I tried downloading the Emirates ID software to my computer. After it had downloaded , I got a message prompt " Invalid OR Corrupt...  More »
  2. I-Mate not going under, CEO says 1
    19 Nov ' 08 at 21:33
    As long as Jim Morisson himself as at the helm of this I-Mate, the company doesn't stand a chance. He had no vision and no clear...  More »
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