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Orange and Agility step up legal battle over Korek in Iraq - Developing Telecoms
Orange and Agility step up legal battle over Korek in Iraq Developing Telecoms
Orange has ramped up its legal action against local shareholders in Iraq Telecom, the joint venture that it set up in 2011 together with Kuwaiti conglomerate ...
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Eurobites: US Lawsuit Alleges Corruption at Iraq's Korek Telecom - Light Reading
Eurobites: US Lawsuit Alleges Corruption at Iraq's Korek Telecom Light Reading
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Hyperoptic extends Thurrock network; Synamedia appoints new CFO; streaming VoD turns into a torrent.
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Tourism sector to double in size by 2025: KRG - Rudaw
Tourism sector to double in size by 2025: KRG Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Making tourism a bigger part of the Region's economy has long been an ambition of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:48:37 GMT
Orange files new lawsuit in bid to control Iraq's Korek Telecom - Telecompaper
Orange files new lawsuit in bid to control Iraq's Korek Telecom Telecompaper
Orange and Agility Public Warehousing, a Kuwaiti company with which it formed a joint venture in Iraq to invest in operator Korek Telecom, have expanded a US ...
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Orange battles for control of Iraqi telecoms group - Financial Times
Orange battles for control of Iraqi telecoms group Financial Times
Dispute involving French company and Kuwait's Agility highlight pitfalls of investing in Iraq.
Sun, 04 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kuwait's Agility and France's Orange sue directors of Iraq's Korek - Reuters
Kuwait's Agility and France's Orange sue directors of Iraq's Korek Reuters
A joint venture of Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility and France's Orange has filed a claim against three directors of Iraqi mobile telecoms operator Korek, alleging ...
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Local directors of Iraq's Korek reject accusations from foreign shareholders - Reuters
Local directors of Iraq's Korek reject accusations from foreign shareholders Reuters
Three local directors of Iraqi mobile telecoms operator Korek have rejected accusations from the firm's foreign shareholders that they mismanaged and ...
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kuwait's Agility and France's Orange file another claim against Korek director - Reuters
Kuwait's Agility and France's Orange file another claim against Korek director Reuters
A joint venture of Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility and France's Orange, have filed another claim against a director of Iraqi mobile telecoms operator Korek, alleging ...
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UNITED KINGDOM/IRAQ : Raedas supports Agility's battle against Barzani networks - Intelligence Online
UNITED KINGDOM/IRAQ : Raedas supports Agility's battle against Barzani networks Intelligence Online
According to our sources, the corporate intelligence firm Raedas Consulting, founded by former GPW executives Andrew Wordsworth, Nicholas Bortman and.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Asiacell, Korek have yet to receive demand from Iraq to move HQ to Baghdad - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Asiacell, Korek have yet to receive demand from Iraq to move HQ to Baghdad Reuters
(Adds Korek). BAGHDAD, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Asiacell and Korek Telecom said on Tuesday they have not yet received a formal demand from the Iraqi ...
Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Armed group explode Korek Telecom office south of Baghdad, kidnap employees - Kurdistan24
Armed group explode Korek Telecom office south of Baghdad, kidnap employees Kurdistan24
An armed group on Friday night attacked Korek Telecom's office in the city of Hilla in Iraq's Babil Province and kidnapped employees, the company stated.
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:25:50 GMT
Orange-directed Korek Telecom's Future Looks Bright if Iraq Recovers - Converge Network Digest
Orange-directed Korek Telecom's Future Looks Bright if Iraq Recovers Converge Network Digest
On March 1st, Cisco and Ericsson announced that through their cooperative marketing agreement signed in November 2015 Korek Telecom, a 16 year-old ...
Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Falling boulders block main road to Bekhal, Korek tourist destinations - Kurdistan24
Falling boulders block main road to Bekhal, Korek tourist destinations Kurdistan24
Ongoing heavy rains have caused rockfalls on the main road to Bekhal and Korek Mountain, blocking the way to the these popular tourist destinations in Erbil, ...
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
World Bank partner pledges $269 million to develop Iraq telecom Zain - Kurdistan24
World Bank partner pledges $269 million to develop Iraq telecom Zain Kurdistan24
An international financial institution announced on Tuesday that it was providing a financial package of $269 million to a leading Iraqi mobile network operator to ...
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:00:53 GMT
Snow-capped Mount Korek attracts Iraqi tourists - Rudaw
Snow-capped Mount Korek attracts Iraqi tourists Rudaw
The Kurdistan Region's largest winter attraction, Mount Korek, is accessible by cable car. Tourists there can ski, play other winter sports, and dance to stay warm.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) EPS Estimated At $0.25; Camelot Portfolios Has Cut By $305,955 Its Orange (ORAN) Stake - D Minute
Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) EPS Estimated At $0.25; Camelot Portfolios Has Cut By $305,955 Its Orange (ORAN) Stake D Minute
Analysts expect Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLYS) to report $0.25 EPS on February, 11.They anticipate $0.12 EPS change or 32.43% from last quarter's $0.37 EPS.
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:44:28 GMT
Screenshots show Yazidi girls as young as 11 being sold on private ISIS messaging app - The Post Millennial
Screenshots show Yazidi girls as young as 11 being sold on private ISIS messaging app The Post Millennial
Disclaimer: the images at the end of this article are disturbing. Since America became a world power after WWII, its policies in the middle east have ignored ...
Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Joint venture to take stake in Iraqi telecoms firm Korek - The National
Joint venture to take stake in Iraqi telecoms firm Korek The National
France Telecom and Agility have taken a 44 per cent stake in Iraqi telecommunications operator Korek yesterday.
Sun, 27 Aug 2017 03:51:05 GMT
Kuwait's Agility files $380 mln telecoms arbitration case vs Iraq - Reuters
Kuwait's Agility files $380 mln telecoms arbitration case vs Iraq Reuters
DUBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Kuwaiti logistics conglomerate Agility said on Thursday it was seeking to settle by arbitration a $380 million dispute with Iraq's ...
Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts another punitive decision against the Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan24
Iraq lifts another punitive decision against the Kurdistan Region Kurdistan24
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – The Iraqi government has decided to lift another punitive measure against the Kurdistan Region by resuming *service* ...
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq's Korek Mountains Provide Respite From Mosul Conflict - Wall Street Journal
Iraq's Korek Mountains Provide Respite From Mosul Conflict Wall Street Journal
Just two hours away from the embattled city of Mosul, Iraqis are looking for peace in the Korek mountains. Image: Reuters.
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
KRG to take legal actions over Baghdad cutting Kurdistan's landlines - Kurdistan24
KRG to take legal actions over Baghdad cutting Kurdistan's landlines Kurdistan24
In a recent decree, Iraq's Media and Communication Commission has requested all telecom companies in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to cut off their ...
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:16:24 GMT
Iraqis hit the slopes in Kurdistan, leave worries behind - AOL News
Iraqis hit the slopes in Kurdistan, leave worries behind AOL News
A ski resort near Erbil in northern Iraq boasts glistening ski slopes, several restaurants, and amusement park style attractions.
Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Kurdish telecom company concerned over Baghdad order to cut landlines - Rudaw
Kurdish telecom company concerned over Baghdad order to cut landlines Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iraq's Communications and Media Commission has ordered several Kurdish communication companies to stop their landline ...
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Ski resort brings winter cheer to Iraq displaced - Yahoo Sports
Ski resort brings winter cheer to Iraq displaced Yahoo Sports
In the fledgling ski resort of Korek in war-torn Iraq, the only battles are snow fights between visitors who often leave their traumatic memories at the foot of the ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Mount Korek draws many from across Iraq to its snow and winter landscape - Rudaw
Mount Korek draws many from across Iraq to its snow and winter landscape Rudaw
Mount Korek in Erbil province has become a favorite destination for many tourists from the Kurdistan Region and across Iraq. Local officials say that this year's ...
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi Kurdistan: intrepid skiers break new ground - The Guardian
Iraqi Kurdistan: intrepid skiers break new ground The Guardian
Three hours' drive from Mosul, the small unspoilt pistes at ski resorts around Mount Halgurd, northern Iraq, are luring the first overseas tour groups.
Mon, 13 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Korek Mountain to hold first snow festival on Friday - Rudaw
Korek Mountain to hold first snow festival on Friday Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The Kurdistan Region will hold its first snow festival on Korek Mountain, east of Erbil, aimed at attracting more winter tourists from ...
Mon, 02 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq to Modernise Network with Finnfund Investment - Developing Telecoms
Zain Iraq to Modernise Network with Finnfund Investment Developing Telecoms
Finnish development financier Finnfund is loaning Zain Iraq US$19 million to modernise its network in Northern Iraq and boost the capacity and quality of its ...
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Korek Telecom: An Iraqi Telecom with Nationwide Coverage - Marcopolis
Korek Telecom: An Iraqi Telecom with Nationwide Coverage Marcopolis
Korek telecom, big telecom operator in Iraq, offers best quality, price and nationwide coverage. Korek is now a partner of Orange and Agility.
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts social media ban, some websites still blocked - Reuters UK
Iraq lifts social media ban, some websites still blocked Reuters UK
DUBAI, July 1 (Reuters) - Iraq has lifted a 17-day social media ban imposed to disrupt the communications of armed militants who have seized much of its west ...
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses - Markets Insider
Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses Markets Insider
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunities for Iraq's telecom sector once political unrest stabilisesThe political unrest in Iraq has battered th...
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Baghdad authorizes boost to heating oil production - Rudaw
Baghdad authorizes boost to heating oil production Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – In an attempt to provide home heating oil for the people, Iraq's energy committee headed by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi decided ...
Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Korek Telecom: Erbil-based Company Top Player in Iraqi Mobile Space - Marcopolis
Korek Telecom: Erbil-based Company Top Player in Iraqi Mobile Space Marcopolis
Korek Telecom is one of the 3 mobile operators in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. View the latest development of Korek's strategy, ownership, involvement of Orange ...
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi government approves distribution of 3G frequencies - TeleGeography
Iraqi government approves distribution of 3G frequencies TeleGeography
Iraq. The Iraqi government has reportedly granted the country's three national mobile operators – Zain Iraq, a unit of Kuwait's Zain Group, Ooredoo subsidiary ...
Tue, 06 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi ban on Kurdistan landline calls puts lives at risk: officials - Rudaw
Iraqi ban on Kurdistan landline calls puts lives at risk: officials Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – A decision by the Iraqi authorities to force cell phone companies to cut calls to Kurdistan-based landlines puts citizens' lives and ...
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT
The Untold Story of Syria’s Antifa Platoon - Rolling Stone
The Untold Story of Syria’s Antifa Platoon Rolling Stone
I first met Karim Franceschi in November 2016, in the hills of northeastern Syria, at a remote compound everyone called the Academy. It was a former oil facility ...
Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange Group outlines plans in Tunisia, Iraq; Meditel to rebrand to Orange in 2015 - TeleGeography
Orange Group outlines plans in Tunisia, Iraq; Meditel to rebrand to Orange in 2015 TeleGeography
Iraq · Morocco · Tunisia. Stephane Richard, CEO of French telecoms giant Orange Group, has revealed that Moroccan cellco Medi Telecom (Meditel) will be ...
Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
How Iraq turned off the internet - Wired.co.uk
How Iraq turned off the internet Wired.co.uk
When your internet connection dies the cause isn't likely to be a government-issued blackout. But that's the reality for people living in Iraq.
Mon, 04 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
The Kurdish independence poll is a KRG elite power grab - Middle East Eye
The Kurdish independence poll is a KRG elite power grab Middle East Eye
The upcoming referendum is more about President Barzani and the Iraqi Kurdish region's rulers ensuring their hold on power than the aspirations of a long ...
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
6 fantastic ski resorts in the Middle East and North Africa - StepFeed
6 fantastic ski resorts in the Middle East and North Africa StepFeed
It's winter and snow is blanketing the slopes of the Middle East and North Africa. It's time for a ski vacation! There are more options in the region for this than you ...
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
L.A.'s Art Insider: Bettina Korek - Wall Street Journal
L.A.'s Art Insider: Bettina Korek Wall Street Journal
The founder of For Your Art, an independent arts organization, is redefining the Los Angeles art scene and setting its agenda.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi Kurdistan an attraction for tourists amid regional unrest - The National
Iraqi Kurdistan an attraction for tourists amid regional unrest The National
The Kurdistan Regional Government aims to develop local tourism in an effort to diversify its economy away from oil and natural gas.
Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Historic moment as 'Kurdish Mandela' Barzani stands aside - Asia Times
Historic moment as 'Kurdish Mandela' Barzani stands aside Asia Times
Emotions are running high in Iraqi Kurdistan, as the region's veteran leader Masoud Barzani ends his presidential term on November 1. Millions of Kurds have ...
Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Korek Telecom expands contact centres with Aastra - ITP.net
Korek Telecom expands contact centres with Aastra ITP.net
Korek Telecom to expand contact centre capabilities and agents with Aastra solutions.
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT
04 Iraq erects largest Christmas tree in Baghdad one year after IS defeat - Kurdistan24
04 Iraq erects largest Christmas tree in Baghdad one year after IS defeat Kurdistan24
A park official said the tree was built “to celebrate Iraq's religious diversity,” especially after the Islamic State's persecution of religious minorities.
Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire Fire “Sabotage”, Claims Orange - Developing Telecoms
Cote d'Ivoire Fire “Sabotage”, Claims Orange Developing Telecoms
A fire which broke out at an Orange technical centre in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire has been deemed an act of professional “sabotage” by the operator group.
Thu, 17 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Millionaire commander protects Kurdish capital against IS - Middle East Eye
Millionaire commander protects Kurdish capital against IS Middle East Eye
Sirwan Barzani, telecoms magnate and president's nephew, is on the front line against critics and the 'world's most dangerous terrorists'
Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Fight breaks out at 37,000 feet between Iraqi Airways pilots - Kurdistan24
Fight breaks out at 37,000 feet between Iraqi Airways pilots Kurdistan24
Two Iraqi Airways pilots having an argument in mid-flight began physically fighting at 37000 feet, hours after departing from an Iranian airport on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:10:46 GMT
VIDEO: Bomb explodes in Kurdistan's Halabja, no human casualties - Kurdistan24
VIDEO: Bomb explodes in Kurdistan's Halabja, no human casualties Kurdistan24
A bomb exploded in the Kurdistan Region's city of Halabja early morning on Sunday, but no human casualties were reported.
Sun, 10 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts ban on Kurdistan Region landlines - Rudaw
Iraq lifts ban on Kurdistan Region landlines Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq has lifted its ban on Kurdistan Region's landlines, a government official told Rudaw on Wednesday. “Today I received a letter ...
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Major campaign launched to immunize 5.8 million Iraqi children against polio - UNICEF
Major campaign launched to immunize 5.8 million Iraqi children against polio UNICEF
BAGHDAD, Iraq, 24 October 2016 – A five-day polio vaccination campaign is under way in Iraq to reach an estimated 5.8 million children below the age of five, ...
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:32:50 GMT
Iraq: Skiing on the edge - New Zealand Herald
Iraq: Skiing on the edge New Zealand Herald
The ups and downs of ski touring on the border of Iraqi Kurdistan and Iran.
Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Iraq to sell fourth mobile licence - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Iraq to sell fourth mobile licence Reuters
Three existing operators paid $1.25 bln for licences in 2007.
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Corruption and cronyism hinder Kurdistan - Financial Times
Corruption and cronyism hinder Kurdistan Financial Times
The Kurdish city of Erbil in the north of Iraq is often described as “the new Dubai” because of its booming development since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime ...
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Over 1.3 million tourists travel to Kurdistan Region in six months - Kurdistan24
Over 1.3 million tourists travel to Kurdistan Region in six months Kurdistan24
Head of Kurdistan Region's Board of Tourism Mawlawi Jabar said on Monday said that record numbers of tourists have flocked to the region so far in 2018, ...
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:12:44 GMT
A new war in Iraq, now between Shia Arabs and Kurds - The Economist
A new war in Iraq, now between Shia Arabs and Kurds The Economist
WITH its rich reserves of oil and multitude of ethnicities and religions, the city of Kirkuk was always contested. The jihadist takeover of much of northern and ...
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Spanish Embassy brings rhythm, harmony of flamenco dance to Erbil Citadel - Kurdistan24
Spanish Embassy brings rhythm, harmony of flamenco dance to Erbil Citadel Kurdistan24
The Spanish Embassy in Iraq, with support from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), organized a flamenco concert in the semi-autonomous region's ...
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Network shutdowns hurt Iraq telcos but 3G offers some solace - Reuters
Network shutdowns hurt Iraq telcos but 3G offers some solace Reuters
Networks down in many areas under Islamic State control.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi Forces Seek Help by Restoring Mosul Cellphone Service - Wall Street Journal
Iraqi Forces Seek Help by Restoring Mosul Cellphone Service Wall Street Journal
ERBIL, Iraq—Islamic State cut off cellular *service* to Mosul two years ago. Now Iraqi forces trying to recapture the city are trucking in portable cellphone ...
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT
04 Erbil ranks among top five safest cities in the world - Kurdistan24
04 Erbil ranks among top five safest cities in the world Kurdistan24
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The Kurdistan Region capital of Erbil ranks among the top five safest cities in the world according to data collected from Numbeo.
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
05 Sana Mahmoud crowned as Miss Kurdistan 2018 - Kurdistan24
05 Sana Mahmoud crowned as Miss Kurdistan 2018 Kurdistan24
Sana Mahmoud from Halabja on Thursday evening was crowned Miss Kurdistan 2018 after beating out 13 other candidates across the semi-autonomous ...
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:45:56 GMT
Famous Iraqi singer shares protesters' demands on stage in Lebanon - Kurdistan24
Famous Iraqi singer shares protesters' demands on stage in Lebanon Kurdistan24
Iraqi officials should hear the worries of citizens facing chronic electricity shortages while temperatures exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the summer, Iraqi musical ...
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 19:22:20 GMT
Iraqi man cheated out of IQD 10 million by Khaliji scam artist - Kurdistan24
Iraqi man cheated out of IQD 10 million by Khaliji scam artist Kurdistan24
The Karbala Police had previously arrested three members of a group in the al-Iskan neighborhood of the city who attempted to trick another Iraqi with the same ...
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Pictures of the day: March 25, 2017 - The Express Tribune
Pictures of the day: March 25, 2017 The Express Tribune
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world.
Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Read while you ride: Kurdish woman donates 400 books to taxi, bus drivers in Erbil - Kurdistan24
Read while you ride: Kurdish woman donates 400 books to taxi, bus drivers in Erbil Kurdistan24
"Let's promote the culture of reading on buses," Payam Hazim wrote on books donated to drivers.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:24:18 GMT
Kurdistan Beauty Pageant 2019: 14 women beat out hundreds to compete in December event - Kurdistan24
Kurdistan Beauty Pageant 2019: 14 women beat out hundreds to compete in December event Kurdistan24
Fourteen candidates have been selected to compete in Kurdistan's 2019 beauty pageant, scheduled to be held on Dec. 20.
Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
WATCH: Remains of two more Neanderthals found in Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan24
WATCH: Remains of two more Neanderthals found in Kurdistan Region Kurdistan24
Archeologists said on Friday that they have found the fossilized remains of two more Neanderthal adults in the Kurdistan Region's famed Shanidar Cave, adding ...
Sat, 15 Sep 2018 12:32:41 GMT
ICSID Roundup: The Latest Claims You Need To Know - Law360
ICSID Roundup: The Latest Claims You Need To Know Law360
Law360, New York (April 14, 2017, 7:51 PM EDT) -- The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes registered claims centering on the ...
Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq taps Ericsson for five more years of managed services - Developing Telecoms
Zain Iraq taps Ericsson for five more years of managed services Developing Telecoms
Zain Iraq has extended its managed services contract with Ericsson until 2021. Ericsson has delivered managed services for networks, IT and value-added ...
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Kurdistan Region witnesses tourism boom as Erbil-Kirkuk road reopens - Kurdistan24
Kurdistan Region witnesses tourism boom as Erbil-Kirkuk road reopens Kurdistan24
One of the more scenic tourist destinations in the Kurdistan Region's eastern town of Choman. (Photo: Gehad Sayda). Iraq Kurdistan Region Erbil-Kirkuk Erbil ...
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Lack of revitalization budget puts historic Erbil Citadel at risk of collapse, official warns - Kurdistan24
Lack of revitalization budget puts historic Erbil Citadel at risk of collapse, official warns Kurdistan24
The Erbil Citadel is under the risk of collapse due to a lack of budget for rehabilitation as well as heavy rains that have recently damaged the monument.
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:56:29 GMT
After 7 years in Denmark, Syrian Kurdish refugee opens beauty academy - Kurdistan24
After 7 years in Denmark, Syrian Kurdish refugee opens beauty academy Kurdistan24
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Amid all the trials and struggles an asylum seeker faces abroad, a Syrian Kurdish refugee took on another challenge as well—learning ...
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:16:10 GMT
World's second-tallest man, from Iraq, dies in India: Reports - Kurdistan24
World's second-tallest man, from Iraq, dies in India: Reports Kurdistan24
The second-tallest man in the world, Sabah Jabbar Hadi al-Jabouri from Iraq, died during thyroid surgery in India, local media confirmed on Monday.
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:49:51 GMT
VIDEO: Global silence toward Kurdistan independence 'morally unacceptable' - Kurdistan24
VIDEO: Global silence toward Kurdistan independence 'morally unacceptable' Kurdistan24
The global community's silence toward the people of Kurdistan in their ongoing calls for independence is “morally unacceptable.”
Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:04:32 GMT
IN PHOTOS: Five things every foreigner learns when visiting Kurdistan - Kurdistan24
IN PHOTOS: Five things every foreigner learns when visiting Kurdistan Kurdistan24
1) Kurdistan is not a desert. Kurdistan is a remarkable region which spans dusty flatlands, jagged mountain ranges, powerful rivers, and plunging valleys.
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:41:34 GMT
This university in Kurdistan is bringing back an ancient board game - Kurdistan24
This university in Kurdistan is bringing back an ancient board game Kurdistan24
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – In the Kurdistan Region, an ancient board game is making a comeback. For thousands of years, dating back to 3,000 BCE, the Royal ...
Sat, 25 Aug 2018 16:36:54 GMT
World's first 'free' satellite internet service launched - Developing Telecoms
World's first 'free' satellite internet service launched Developing Telecoms
Start-up Quika is launching what it claims will be the world's first entirely free high-speed satellite internet for consumers in developing countries. The *service* will ...
Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
In Memoriam: That time Anthony Bourdain visited Kurdistan - Kurdistan24
In Memoriam: That time Anthony Bourdain visited Kurdistan Kurdistan24
The late Anthony Bourdain, in this screenshot from his show No Reservations, joins a communal meal with an elderly Kurdish woman who still wears black in ...
Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile operator Zain Iraq applies for Baghdad share listing - Al-Arabiya
Mobile operator Zain Iraq applies for Baghdad share listing Al-Arabiya
Zain Iraq, the countryrsquo;s biggest mobile phone network operator by subscribers, has applied for a listing on Baghdadrsquo;s stock exchange,
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Kitten with each eye double-colored found in Kurdish Wan province - Kurdistan24
Kitten with each eye double-colored found in Kurdish Wan province Kurdistan24
Odd-eyed cats of Wan are world-renowned, and the Kurdish province now has a cat with even more striking beauty.
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kurdistan 24 correspondent marries IS survivor after promise made 4 years ago - Kurdistan24
Kurdistan 24 correspondent marries IS survivor after promise made 4 years ago Kurdistan24
Following a promise made four years ago, Kurdistan 24 correspondent Mahir Shingali fulfilled his vow on Saturday by marrying a Ezidi (Yezidi) woman...
Sun, 25 Nov 2018 07:46:03 GMT
KRG Election 10 Questions: Gorran 'saved united Kurdistan' - Rudaw
KRG Election 10 Questions: Gorran 'saved united Kurdistan' Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – At the height of the October events last year, Iran called on the Change Movement (Gorran) to create a breakaway sub-region within ...
Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
As war wrecks ancient Iraq, Erbil works to rebuild citadel - Zawya
As war wrecks ancient Iraq, Erbil works to rebuild citadel Zawya
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient artefacts - and some more modern remains. - ZAWYA MENA Edition.
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Agility expects 'difficult' 2011 - Reuters
Agility expects 'difficult' 2011 Reuters
Kuwaiti logistics company Agility , accused of a multi-billion dollar fraud in its dealings with the U.S. Army in Iraq, expects 2011 to be another difficult year after a ...
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT
Nadia Murad: Yezidis need security, justice - Kurdistan24
Nadia Murad: Yezidis need security, justice Kurdistan24
So far, we have not seen justice for Yezidis (Ezidis),” Nadia Murad, co-winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, told journalists at the National Press Club in ...
Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ayad Allawi, Iraqi vice president, warns of 'civil war' over Kurdish-held Kirkuk - Washington Times
Ayad Allawi, Iraqi vice president, warns of 'civil war' over Kurdish-held Kirkuk Washington Times
Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi warned on Monday there could be a "civil war" over the Kurdish-administered city of Kirkuk if talks over Kurdish independence ...
Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
WATCH: In Kurdistan summer heat, youths leave water, food for birds in trees - Kurdistan24
WATCH: In Kurdistan summer heat, youths leave water, food for birds in trees Kurdistan24
Two Kurdish youths, in an act of volunteerism and *service* to animals, have been putting water and food high up in trees to help birds get through the scorching ...
Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:44:17 GMT
Kurdistan Region's diversity and harmony on display at Syrian-style restaurant - Kurdistan24
Kurdistan Region's diversity and harmony on display at Syrian-style restaurant Kurdistan24
With the feel of a typical Levantine scene, a restaurant in the Kurdistan Region's capital of Erbil serves up a taste of Syria to its customers from all walks of life, ...
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:59:12 GMT
Erbil wedding turns deadly; five casualties reported - Kurdistan24
Erbil wedding turns deadly; five casualties reported Kurdistan24
One person was killed and four others injured Friday night following an altercation that turned violent at a wedding in the Kurdistan Region's province of Erbil.
Sat, 10 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Kurdistan to attract over 200,000 tourists during Eid: Tourism Board Official - Kurdistan24
Kurdistan to attract over 200,000 tourists during Eid: Tourism Board Official Kurdistan24
The Kurdistan Region is expected to receive some 200000 tourists over the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, a Kurdish official told Kurdistan 24 on Monday.
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:54:02 GMT
Erbil's first international 'Ride On!' bicycle marathon set for Nov. 30 - Kurdistan24
Erbil's first international 'Ride On!' bicycle marathon set for Nov. 30 Kurdistan24
On Friday, Nov. 30, Erbil will host the first ever "Ride On!" international cycling marathon co-sponsored by Kurdistan 24, the International Organization for ...
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:46:13 GMT
Dubai fashion designer apologizes to Kurds after calling Kurdish clothes 'Persian' - Kurdistan24
Dubai fashion designer apologizes to Kurds after calling Kurdish clothes 'Persian' Kurdistan24
Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco apologized to Kurds after he posted photos of his latest collection on his popular Instagram profile, with ...
Sun, 02 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Erbil opens doors to its 13th International Book Fair - Kurdistan24
Erbil opens doors to its 13th International Book Fair Kurdistan24
The 13th Erbil international Book Fair opened on Wednesday in the capital of the Kurdistan Region with Kurdish officials marking the cultural event.
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Telecom and ICT Sector in Iraq and Kurdistan: Deployment of 4G LTE, IPOs and Other Developments - Marcopolis
Telecom and ICT Sector in Iraq and Kurdistan: Deployment of 4G LTE, IPOs and Other Developments Marcopolis
View the latest analysis of the telecom and ICT sector in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. The latest developments include the IPO of the main players, deployment of 4G, ...
Thu, 30 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
WATCH: Dutch envoys promote culture of bicycling in Erbil, region - Kurdistan24
WATCH: Dutch envoys promote culture of bicycling in Erbil, region Kurdistan24
The Dutch Consulate in Erbil organized an event on Tuesday to promote the culture of bicycle riding in Kurdistan's capital city in particular and the region in ...
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
03 Islamic authority issues Fatwa against PUBG for causing 'familial problems' - Kurdistan24
03 Islamic authority issues Fatwa against PUBG for causing 'familial problems' Kurdistan24
An Islamic religious authority in the Kurdistan Region on Wednesday ruled it 'Haram' (forbidden) to play the online multiplayer game PlayerUnknown's ...
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:15:22 GMT
Eid visitors to Kurdistan this year doubled, generating $73 million - Rudaw
Eid visitors to Kurdistan this year doubled, generating $73 million Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The number of tourists visiting the Kurdistan Region over the Ramadan holidays compared to last year has doubled to 243,000 ...
Sun, 07 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Indian business : industry : industry : Telecom : index - domain-B
Indian business : industry : industry : Telecom : index domain-B
NCLT clears Airtel's acquisition of Tata Tele; 22 January 2019. Bharti Airtel in talks to buy Telkom Kenya: report; 16 January 2019. RCom, Reliance Jio extend ...
Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:19:32 GMT
Iraq's Cell Phone Industry Thrives Despite War - ABC News
Iraq's Cell Phone Industry Thrives Despite War ABC News
Fierce bidding for Iraq's cell phone licenses ends in billion-dollar deal.
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT
Zain consolidates regional account with OMD - Campaign Middle East
Zain consolidates regional account with OMD Campaign Middle East
Following an extensive review process, Zain Group, a leading Middle Eastern mobile operator headquartered in Kuwait, appoints OMD as their new strategic ...
Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:19:00 GMT
Ericsson and Zain Iraq team up for modernisation push - Comms MEA
Ericsson and Zain Iraq team up for modernisation push Comms MEA
Under the terms of the deal recently signed between the two companies, Ericsson will provide higher capacity and improve network performance. In an effort to ...
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq to receive $269 million to rehabilitate telecom services - Rudaw
Zain Iraq to receive $269 million to rehabilitate telecom services Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), sister company of the World Bank, announced plans to invest $269 million in Zain Iraq ...
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq to Modernise Network with Finnfund Investment - Developing Telecoms
Zain Iraq to Modernise Network with Finnfund Investment Developing Telecoms
Finnish development financier Finnfund is loaning Zain Iraq US$19 million to modernise its network in Northern Iraq and boost the capacity and quality of its ...
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Finnfund offers $19 million loan to telecom operator Zain Iraq - Telecom Lead
Finnfund offers $19 million loan to telecom operator Zain Iraq Telecom Lead
The financing allows Zain Iraq to modernize its network in Northern Iraq as well as enhancement to the capacity and quality of its existing 3G network in other ...
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq: Putting faith in youth - Arabian Business
Zain Iraq: Putting faith in youth Arabian Business
Ali Al Zahid, CEO of Zain Iraq, is confident that the youth-centric telecomms operator's digital investments will pave the way for a brighter future for the company ...
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:11:01 GMT
Ericsson Wins Contract to Upgrade Zain Iraq’s Radio Access Network - Al-Bawaba
Ericsson Wins Contract to Upgrade Zain Iraq’s Radio Access Network Al-Bawaba
Zain Iraq has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to modernize a number of its legacy sites with Ericsson Radio System in a contract signed recently that serves ...
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
IFC Invests $269 million in Iraq to Reconstruct Telecom Operations and Drive Growth [EN/AR] - Iraq - Reliefweb
IFC Invests $269 million in Iraq to Reconstruct Telecom Operations and Drive Growth [EN/AR] - Iraq Reliefweb
Baghdad, Iraq, June 26, 2018—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a financing package of $269 million to Zain Iraq, a leading mobile network ...
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mindanao blast payback for killing of militants?, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Mindanao blast payback for killing of militants?, SE Asia News & Top Stories The Straits Times
A Manila official says the deaths of a Singaporean fighter and three others likely sparked the bombing.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq to pay $94 mln to settle Iraqna tax case - Reuters
Zain Iraq to pay $94 mln to settle Iraqna tax case Reuters
Zain Iraq will pay $94 million to settle a tax case related to the 2007 acquisition of rival operator Iraqna from Egypt's Orascom Telecom, its Kuwaiti parent Zain ...
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT
'10YearChallenge' Shows a Decade of Destruction in the Middle East - Al-Bawaba
'10YearChallenge' Shows a Decade of Destruction in the Middle East Al-Bawaba
By Randa DarwishIf you are a social media user you should have came across #10YearChallenge in the last couple of weeks.It all started by the beginning of ...
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:21:00 GMT
Zain Group reports robust third-quarter 2018 results - Kuwait Times
Zain Group reports robust third-quarter 2018 results Kuwait Times
Revenues up 55%, EBITDA up 48%, net income up 26%. Zain's main HQ building. KUWAIT: Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets ...
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Death of Singaporean, 3 other militants 'may have led to Mindanao bombing' - The Straits Times
Death of Singaporean, 3 other militants 'may have led to Mindanao bombing' The Straits Times
MANILA - A Singaporean Islamic militant was killed in clashes in December that intelligence officials here believe may have led to a deadly bombing in the ...
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq appoints Ali al-Zahid as CEO - Reuters
Zain Iraq appoints Ali al-Zahid as CEO Reuters
DUBAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Zain Iraq, a unit of Kuwait's Zain Group, has appointed Ali al-Zahid as chief executive officer effective Feb. 1, the company said on ...
Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Jordan Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Zain Jordan; Batelco/Umniah; Virgin Mobile MEA | 2018-2022 - Crypto News Today
Jordan Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Zain Jordan; Batelco/Umniah; Virgin Mobile MEA | 2018-2022 Crypto News Today
WiseGuyReports.com “Jordan – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the ...
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:47:51 GMT
Zain reports profit increase in first half of 2018 - Comms MEA
Zain reports profit increase in first half of 2018 Comms MEA
The company reported that new profit growth had reached KD 86.4 million (US$287 million) for the first half of 2018. It also reported serving 47.4 million ...
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
George Osborne: Seeing Iraq’s suffering reminds me why there is no excuse for inaction - Evening Standard
George Osborne: Seeing Iraq’s suffering reminds me why there is no excuse for inaction Evening Standard
The cold, hard rain was forming rivers down the mud streets of the refugee camp near Mosul when I visited. Shivering in the entrance of the tent she calls her ...
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Memac Ogilvy partners with Zain Iraq telecom - Kuwait Times
Memac Ogilvy partners with Zain Iraq telecom Kuwait Times
KUWAIT: Memac Ogilvy, the leading advertising and public relations agency in MENA, succeeded to partner with Zain Iraq, part of Zain Group – the leading ...
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Nokia to boost Zain Iraq radio networks - Trade Arabia
Nokia to boost Zain Iraq radio networks Trade Arabia
Nokia will modernize and expand Zain Iraq's radio networks with its most advanced technologies across Karbala, Najaf and Basra.
Thu, 12 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq taps Ericsson for five more years of managed services - Developing Telecoms
Zain Iraq taps Ericsson for five more years of managed services Developing Telecoms
Zain Iraq has extended its managed services contract with Ericsson until 2021. Ericsson has delivered managed services for networks, IT and value-added ...
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group's 2016 revenues down 4% yoy - TeleGeography
Zain Group's 2016 revenues down 4% yoy TeleGeography
Iraq · Kuwait · Saudi Arabia. Kuwait-based telecoms giant Zain Group has published its consolidated financial results for the twelve months to 31 December ...
Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Orange and Agility step up legal battle over Korek in Iraq - Developing Telecoms
Orange and Agility step up legal battle over Korek in Iraq Developing Telecoms
Orange has ramped up its legal action against local shareholders in Iraq Telecom, the joint venture that it set up in 2011 together with Kuwaiti conglomerate ...
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Zain achieves significant cost efficiency last year - Telecom Lead
Zain achieves significant cost efficiency last year Telecom Lead
Telecom operator Zain Group has achieved significant cost efficiency last year with several regions showing 30-45 percent EBITDA margin. Data growth was the ...
Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Mesa's Ali Lateef finds acceptance, respect on wrestling mat after years of being bullied - AZCentral
Mesa's Ali Lateef finds acceptance, respect on wrestling mat after years of being bullied AZCentral
Once bullied and hated, Mesa junior Ali Lateef found respect and peace on the wrestling mat.
Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Kuwait's Zain reports 16% increase in Q4 profit - ArabianBusiness.com
Kuwait's Zain reports 16% increase in Q4 profit ArabianBusiness.com
Kuwait-based telecom operator Zain Group reported a 16 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit and annual profit rose 2 percent, partly helped by a turnaround ...
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Saudi prince faces jail in UK Zain loan disagreement - Gulf Business News
Saudi prince faces jail in UK Zain loan disagreement Gulf Business News
The royal is alleged to have ignored a UK court ruling.
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Court keeps freeze on Zain Iraq's $187 mln, firm to appeal - Reuters
Court keeps freeze on Zain Iraq's $187 mln, firm to appeal Reuters
An Iraqi court has rejected a request by Zain Iraq to lift a freeze on $187 million it holds in cash at local bank accounts, the telecom operator's parent firm Zain ...
Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Zain to champion Iraqi youth - Campaign Middle East
Zain to champion Iraqi youth Campaign Middle East
An integrated campaign targeting the youth of Iraq has been launched by mobile operator Zain across the country. The campaign, called 'Hassa Eliya' (Now for ...
Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Axiata, PLDT, Telin, Turkcell, Viettel and Zain Join the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) - Business Wire
Axiata, PLDT, Telin, Turkcell, Viettel and Zain Join the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) Business Wire
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Carrier Blockchain Study Group (“CBSG”), the global blockchain consortium of telecom carriers, today ...
Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group records 5% profit growth to reach KD 86.4m for first 6 months of 2018 - Kuwait Times
Zain Group records 5% profit growth to reach KD 86.4m for first 6 months of 2018 Kuwait Times
Data revenue grew by 10%, representing 27% of total Group revenues. Zain Group Chairman- Ahmed Al-Tahous and Zain Vice-Chairman & Group CEO, Bader ...
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Iraq, Ericsson extend managed services deal - Trade Arabia
Zain Iraq, Ericsson extend managed services deal Trade Arabia
Zain Iraq and Ericsson have announced an extension of their managed services deal, which would otherwise have ended in 2016, for three additional years to ...
Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile operator Zain Iraq applies for Baghdad share listing - Al-Arabiya
Mobile operator Zain Iraq applies for Baghdad share listing Al-Arabiya
Zain Iraq, the countryrsquo;s biggest mobile phone network operator by subscribers, has applied for a listing on Baghdadrsquo;s stock exchange,
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Zain and Huawei launch first fully Convergent Billing System in Iraq - Developing Telecoms
Zain and Huawei launch first fully Convergent Billing System in Iraq Developing Telecoms
Zain and Huawei have partnered to bring convergent billing to Iraq for the first time.
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
BRIEF-Zain Kuwait Q4 Profit Rises - Reuters
BRIEF-Zain Kuwait Q4 Profit Rises Reuters
Feb 7 (Reuters) - MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY : * Q4 GROUP NET INCOME REACHED 37 MILLION DINARS REFLECTING 16 PERCENT ...
Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Network shutdowns hurt Iraq telcos but 3G offers some solace - Reuters
Network shutdowns hurt Iraq telcos but 3G offers some solace Reuters
Networks down in many areas under Islamic State control.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group went through a lot of changes in 2017 and their net profit looks promising, here's a recap - Startup MGZN
Zain Group went through a lot of changes in 2017 and their net profit looks promising, here's a recap Startup MGZN
Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the…
Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Zain Sudan signs LTE Roaming agreement with Telenor - Total Telecom
Zain Sudan signs LTE Roaming agreement with Telenor Total Telecom
Zain Sudan and Telenor announced the signing of a global connectivity agreement that will enable Zain Sudan to provide LTE Roaming services. Through this ...
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
10-Year Anniversary Sees Zain Saudi Arabia Record Its Best-Ever Quarterly Net Profit of SAR48 Million - Al-Bawaba
10-Year Anniversary Sees Zain Saudi Arabia Record Its Best-Ever Quarterly Net Profit of SAR48 Million Al-Bawaba
Zain Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA) has recorded its best-ever quarterly results since inception, for the three months ending 30 September 2018, with several key ...
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts another punitive decision against the Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan24
Iraq lifts another punitive decision against the Kurdistan Region Kurdistan24
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – The Iraqi government has decided to lift another punitive measure against the Kurdistan Region by resuming *service* ...
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group's revenues, subscribers down in 1Q16 - TeleGeography
Zain Group's revenues, subscribers down in 1Q16 TeleGeography
TeleGeography's free daily email summary of the world's top telecom news stories.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Immigration blocks tour by popular Iraqi singer Nour Al-Zain - Green Left Weekly
Immigration blocks tour by popular Iraqi singer Nour Al-Zain Green Left Weekly
I could not wait to purchase my ticket to Iraqi singer Nour Al-Zain's scheduled concert in Sydney this weekend. I made a trip to 'Iraqi' Fairfield last week and ...
Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Kuwait telecoms giant Zain's profits fall over Sudan, Iraq - Daily Mail
Kuwait telecoms giant Zain's profits fall over Sudan, Iraq Daily Mail
Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain on Sunday reported a drop in its third quarter net profits due to currency exchange losses in Sudan and conflict in Iraq.The...
Sun, 29 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Syrian refugee boy is stand-out star of Cannes film festival - Arab News
Syrian refugee boy is stand-out star of Cannes film festival Arab News
CANNES, France: A 13-year-old Syrian refugee boy became the star of the Cannes film festival Friday for his breathtaking performance in a Lebanese film many ...
Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UAE offers $500m to support reconstruction of Iraq - ArabianBusiness.com
UAE offers $500m to support reconstruction of Iraq ArabianBusiness.com
The UAE has offered $500 million to help in the reconstruction of Iraq. Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, announced the ...
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Zain phone network sees 11% drop in profits – Middle East Monitor - Middle East Monitor
Zain phone network sees 11% drop in profits – Middle East Monitor Middle East Monitor
The devaluation of Sudan's currency and the on-going military operations in Iraq have been blamed for the 11 per cent decrease in net profits of the Middle East ...
Mon, 13 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Iraq to sell fourth mobile licence - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Iraq to sell fourth mobile licence Reuters
Three existing operators paid $1.25 bln for licences in 2007.
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Film changes the life of Syrian refugee boy and his family - UNHCR
Film changes the life of Syrian refugee boy and his family UNHCR
Discovered by film director Nadine Labaki in the streets of Beirut, Zain Al Rafeaa and his family find new beginning in Norway.
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Trump, Putin and Kim Jong Un Featured in 'Mr. President' Ramadan Ad - Newsweek
Trump, Putin and Kim Jong Un Featured in 'Mr. President' Ramadan Ad Newsweek
The video shows a young Arab boy appealing for world leaders to end conflicts in the Middle East and recognize Jerusalem as "the capital of Palestine."
Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts ban on Kurdistan Region landlines - Rudaw
Iraq lifts ban on Kurdistan Region landlines Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq has lifted its ban on Kurdistan Region's landlines, a government official told Rudaw on Wednesday. “Today I received a letter ...
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group aims to be a trendsetter in digital revolution, says Al-Kharafi - Kuwait Times
Zain Group aims to be a trendsetter in digital revolution, says Al-Kharafi Kuwait Times
Q&A with Zain Vice Chairman and Group CEO Bader Al-Kharafi. Zain Vice-Chairman and Group CEO Bader Al-Kharafi. Kuwait Times: You were appointed CEO ...
Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
IFC commits $2 billion to support Middle East private sector - gulfnews.com
IFC commits $2 billion to support Middle East private sector gulfnews.com
Dubai: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, stepped up its investments in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), committing a record $2 billion (Dh7.35 ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Where Facebook's Fake News Has Deadly Consequences - The Daily Beast
Where Facebook's Fake News Has Deadly Consequences The Daily Beast
Freedom of speech came to Iraq with the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. But Iraqis have been blindsided since then by incendiary ...
Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Syrian boy takes incredible path from refugee to red carpet - UNHCR
Syrian boy takes incredible path from refugee to red carpet UNHCR
Zain Al Rafeaa's childhood as a refugee in Beirut inspired his lead role in an award-winning movie, transporting him to the glitz of Cannes and beyond.
Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Omantel to buy nearly 10 percent of Kuwait's Zain Group for $846.1 million - Reuters
Omantel to buy nearly 10 percent of Kuwait's Zain Group for $846.1 million Reuters
DUBAI (Reuters) - Oman Telecommunications Co. (Omantel) is to buy almost 10 percent of Zain Group for $846.1 million, the Omani firm said in a statement on ...
Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Mira Rajput Kapoor shares first glimpse of son Zain Kapoor - Samaa Digital
Mira Rajput Kapoor shares first glimpse of son Zain Kapoor Samaa Digital
Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput officially introduced Zain to her fans and followers on Instagram, with an adorable photo of the baby boy. The couple was ...
Sat, 10 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Iraqi startup incubator launches free ‘Entrepreneurship for All’ training and bootcamp - The Sociable
Iraqi startup incubator launches free ‘Entrepreneurship for All’ training and bootcamp The Sociable
Today Iraqi startup incubator for refugees and conflict-affected entrepreneurs, Five One Labs, launches its free "Entrepreneurship For All" training program and ...
Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain CEO: Telco to invest nearly 17% of revenue this year - RCR Wireless News
Zain CEO: Telco to invest nearly 17% of revenue this year RCR Wireless News
RCR Wireless News talked to the Zain group CEO Scott Gegenheimer about new services, LTE-A, the state of current and future mobile networks and growth.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Path Solutions announced as top Islamic banking software vendor by IBS Intelligence - IBS Intelligence
Path Solutions announced as top Islamic banking software vendor by IBS Intelligence IBS Intelligence
Path Solutions, a provider of Islamic banking software systems has topped IBS Islamic Sales League Table (ISLT) 2018. This marks the sixth consecutive year, ...
Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Cash-for-work initiative aims to develop Iraq's agriculture sector - The National
Cash-for-work initiative aims to develop Iraq's agriculture sector The National
Thousands of displaced Iraqi families in more than 30 villages will have access to urgently needed cash.
Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
IFC supports Middle East, North Africa with $2B in 2017/18 - Egypttoday
IFC supports Middle East, North Africa with $2B in 2017/18 Egypttoday
CAIRO – 29 August 2018: The International Finance Cooperation (IFC) supported the Middle East and North Africa's private sector, boost innovation, drive ...
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Major campaign launched to immunize 5.8 million Iraqi children against polio - UNICEF
Major campaign launched to immunize 5.8 million Iraqi children against polio UNICEF
BAGHDAD, Iraq, 24 October 2016 – A five-day polio vaccination campaign is under way in Iraq to reach an estimated 5.8 million children below the age of five, ...
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:32:50 GMT
Zain Bank turns to Path's iMAL core for Islamic banking push - Finextra
Zain Bank turns to Path's iMAL core for Islamic banking push Finextra
Path Solutions today announced that Zain Iraq Islamic Bank for Investment and Finance (Zain Bank), a newly established Islamic retail bank in Baghdad, h...
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
From the streets of Beirut to the forests of Norway: Zain's story - InfoMigrants
From the streets of Beirut to the forests of Norway: Zain's story InfoMigrants
In 2016, 12-year-old Zain Al Rafeea was working as a delivery boy on the streets of Beirut when he was discovered by a famous Lebanese film director.
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Saudi phone network Zain reports 2018 financial losses – Middle East Monitor - Middle East Monitor
Saudi phone network Zain reports 2018 financial losses – Middle East Monitor Middle East Monitor
Saudi Arabia's third biggest telecoms operator, Zain Saudi, has filed its third consecutive quarter of losses, local media have reported. According to an official ...
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
KRG to take legal actions over Baghdad cutting Kurdistan's landlines - Kurdistan24
KRG to take legal actions over Baghdad cutting Kurdistan's landlines Kurdistan24
In a recent decree, Iraq's Media and Communication Commission has requested all telecom companies in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to cut off their ...
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:16:24 GMT
Zain Iraq CEO sidelined as reshuffle continues - ITP.net
Zain Iraq CEO sidelined as reshuffle continues ITP.net
The reshuffle of Zain's top-level executive team continues, with the CEO of the firm's Iraq operation replaced by the telco's chief financial officer. Ali Al Dahwi ...
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT
Entrepreneurs in Iraq won't end corruption but they will drive private sector reform - The National
Entrepreneurs in Iraq won't end corruption but they will drive private sector reform The National
Pioneers willing to brave the uncertainty have already driven change in business regulations.
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile Money Goes Live in Iraq With 'Zain Cash' - PR Newswire
Mobile Money Goes Live in Iraq With 'Zain Cash' PR Newswire
BARCELONA, Spain, February 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- eServGlobal (LSE: ESG.L & ASX: ESV.AX) is pleased to announce the commercial launch of mobile ...
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts social media ban, some websites still blocked - Reuters UK
Iraq lifts social media ban, some websites still blocked Reuters UK
DUBAI, July 1 (Reuters) - Iraq has lifted a 17-day social media ban imposed to disrupt the communications of armed militants who have seized much of its west ...
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Drone services launched in Kuwait - ZAWYA
Zain Drone services launched in Kuwait ZAWYA
Zain Drone-as-a-*Service* offers a wide-ranging fleet of world renowned drones - ZAWYA MENA Edition.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain, Asiacell launch 3G in quick succession - TeleGeography
Zain, Asiacell launch 3G in quick succession TeleGeography
Iraq. Zain Iraq, the country's largest mobile operator by subscribers, reportedly turned on its 3G network on 31 December, making it the first cellco in the country ...
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Iraqi government approves distribution of 3G frequencies - TeleGeography
Iraqi government approves distribution of 3G frequencies TeleGeography
Iraq. The Iraqi government has reportedly granted the country's three national mobile operators – Zain Iraq, a unit of Kuwait's Zain Group, Ooredoo subsidiary ...
Tue, 06 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Kuwait's Zain telecom profits on the rise - ArabianBusiness.com
Kuwait's Zain telecom profits on the rise ArabianBusiness.com
Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain's net profit rose slightly in the first quarter of 2017 due to difficulties in some regional markets, the company said on Tuesday. Zain ...
Wed, 03 May 2017 12:07:39 GMT
Iraq fines Zain $262m for SIM card violations - ArabianBusiness.com
Iraq fines Zain $262m for SIM card violations ArabianBusiness.com
Iraq's Communications and Media Commission has fined Kuwait-based telecoms provider Zain $262m for licensing agreement violations. The fine was imposed ...
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:40:50 GMT
Rain in Iraq Ends Drought, Uncovers Historic Ruins - Asharq Al-awsat English
Rain in Iraq Ends Drought, Uncovers Historic Ruins Asharq Al-awsat English
The heavy rains that hit Iraq over the past two weeks have not only put an end to the dry season, which has almost dried up the historic Tigris River, but it also ...
Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
First look at Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor's newborn son - Khaleej Times
First look at Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor's newborn son Khaleej Times
Shahid can be seen with his wife and children leaving the hospital.
Sun, 09 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Border calm precarious as Iraq's Anbar revives, slowly - Al-Monitor
Border calm precarious as Iraq's Anbar revives, slowly Al-Monitor
An airstrike on militias raises tension across the border in Syria, while Qaim, Iraq, is reviving gradually after years of being under control of terrorist groups.
Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Dubai’s Spacetoon Events inks deal with Better Entertainment for children’s shows across MENA - BroadcastProME.com
Dubai’s Spacetoon Events inks deal with Better Entertainment for children’s shows across MENA BroadcastProME.com
Germany-based events organiser, Better Entertainment, has announced a collaboration with Spacetoon Event, the MENA-based entertainment company aimed ...
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Police arrest duo involved in terrorism facilitation for ISIS - Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Police arrest duo involved in terrorism facilitation for ISIS Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
The police have arrested Waleed Ahmed Zein and Halima Adan Ali, alleged terrorism facilitation conduits for the Islamic State. The duo had established an ...
Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
CenturyLink promotes Zain Ahmed - Washington Technology
CenturyLink promotes Zain Ahmed Washington Technology
CenturyLink promotes Zain Ahmed to lead the federal civilian and law enforcement practice.
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses - Markets Insider
Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses Markets Insider
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunities for Iraq's telecom sector once political unrest stabilisesThe political unrest in Iraq has battered th...
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Rotana appoints new cluster GM in Erbil, Iraq - Hotelier Middle East
Rotana appoints new cluster GM in Erbil, Iraq Hotelier Middle East
The Lebanese national has over twenty years of experience in the international hotel industry including Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Beirut.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Nepotism and corruption enemies of debt-crippled Jordan - The Irish Times
Nepotism and corruption enemies of debt-crippled Jordan The Irish Times
Economy sags in country with scant agriculture, tourism, energy and rule of law.
Sat, 20 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kuwait - Zain main sponsor of 4th 'Dal Talks' confab - MENAFN.COM
Kuwait - Zain main sponsor of 4th 'Dal Talks' confab MENAFN.COM
(MENAFN - Arab Times) Zain representative takes part in Dal Talks activities. Co keen on highlighting creative efforts of ambitious Kuwaiti youth. KUWAIT CITY ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:34:35 GMT
Fertile ground for mobile wallets: Iraq - ????
Fertile ground for mobile wallets: Iraq ????
Hussein Kanber agha says his company has built a user friendly mobile wallet that will allow Iraqis to make payments using their mobile phones. In a country ...
Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT
US sanctions on Iran increase Tehran's influence in Iraq, experts say - The National
US sanctions on Iran increase Tehran's influence in Iraq, experts say The National
Baghdad expected to maintain strong economic relations with its eastern neighbour.
Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain’s Ramadan Ad, With Images of Terrorism, Divides Twitter - The New York Times
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Zain Group in Sudanese currency swap talks with Kuwait government - Gulf Business News
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Kuwait-based telecom operator Zain Group is in talks with the government of Kuwait to swap Sudanese pounds for hard currency, its chief executive said on ...
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Iraq's embattled PM arrives in Basra after week-long protests - The National
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Haider Al Abadi's visit to neglected city follows calls for him to resign.
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DEWA signs MoUs with start-ups on IoT and AI - Technical Review Middle East
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IOM Iraq, Re:Coded organize Social Innovation Hackathon in Erbil, Iraq [EN/AR] - Iraq - ReliefWeb
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21 July 2017. Erbil – The first Social Innovation Hackathon in Erbil, Iraq, will take place on 21–22 July organized by Re:Coded, a humanitarian innovation ...
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Coding event in Erbil aims to teach, motivate, share gaming knowledge - Rudaw
Coding event in Erbil aims to teach, motivate, share gaming knowledge Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Software developers of all levels came together this weekend to participate in the Middle East and North Africa region's Game Zanga, ...
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kuwait telco Zain eyes technology investments: CEO - Reuters
Kuwait telco Zain eyes technology investments: CEO Reuters
DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwait's Zain will investment more in technology firms in parallel industries and is considering buying into two digital advertising companies, ...
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iflix partners with mobile service Zain to expand MENA consumer reach - Marketing Interactive
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iflix, and Zain, a mobile and data services operator in the Middle East and Africa, have established a joint venture, iflix Arabia, to bring iflix's *service* to the Middle ...
Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Zain launches Iflix in 5 markets - Mobile World Live
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Middle East operator Zain Group launched Iflix, a Malaysian video streaming provider which is rivaling Netflix in emerging markets, in five countries as part of a ...
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Misk Foundation, General Assembly launch pilot phase of skills training programme - Technical Review Middle East
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The Misk Foundation has launched a pilot technology skills training programme for Saudi youth in partnership with education company General Assembly, ...
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UPDATE 1-Asiacell, Korek have yet to receive demand from Iraq to move HQ to Baghdad - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Asiacell, Korek have yet to receive demand from Iraq to move HQ to Baghdad Reuters
(Adds Korek). BAGHDAD, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Asiacell and Korek Telecom said on Tuesday they have not yet received a formal demand from the Iraqi ...
Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
TV broadcast services estimated to be worth USD 755.7bn: report - BroadcastProME.com
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The global television broadcasting services market, which was valued at USD 395.5bn in 2016 is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2018 to 2026, ...
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USD 615 Million Queen Alia Airport Transaction Sets Benchmark for MENA Infrastructure Deals - PR Newswire
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- • Jordanian deal is first sale of a secondary infrastructure asset in the Middle East • Groupe...
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Slump hurts refugee schools in Kurdistan region of Iraq - UNHCR
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Teachers at refugee camps in Iraq's only autonomous region have not been paid for months, threatening education for displaced children.
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Law360, New York (April 14, 2017, 7:51 PM EDT) -- The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes registered claims centering on the ...
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GAR Article: Iraq hit with first ICSID claim - GAR
GAR Article: Iraq hit with first ICSID claim GAR
UPDATED. After signing the ICSID Convention in late 2015, Iraq is facing its first claim under one of only two in force bilateral investment treaties,
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Special Report: Between Iraq and a rich place - Reuters
Special Report: Between Iraq and a rich place Reuters
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The first hint that Christopher “Kiffer” Andress is not just your average CEO is the 9mm automatic pistol at his right hip. Employees of the ...
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2G, 3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership, Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 - PR Newswire
2G, 3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership, Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 PR Newswire
DUBLIN, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qqnzn7/2g_3g_and_4g) has announced the ...
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Sri Lankan spikers failed to live up to expectations in the semi-final of the Asia Men's Volleyball Challenge Cup when they went down by 3 sets to 1 (25-22, ...
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NOW Corp pursues expansion despite third telco bid loss - ABS-CBN News
NOW Corp pursues expansion despite third telco bid loss ABS-CBN News
MANILA -- NOW Corp on Monday said it would expand its high-speed internet *service* to address the country's telecommunications "rut," after it lost out in its bid ...
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Indian business : industry : industry : Telecom : index - domain-B
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NCLT clears Airtel's acquisition of Tata Tele; 22 January 2019. Bharti Airtel in talks to buy Telkom Kenya: report; 16 January 2019. RCom, Reliance Jio extend ...
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With its rich history, eclectic culture and buzzy culinary scene, the hip Sri Lankan capital deserves to be more than just a side note to the rest of the island, says ...
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Galaxy A8 (2018) update brings February patch, stability improvements - SamMobile
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Sri Lanka February tea output falls 19.7%, REUTERS: Sri Lanka's tea output fell 19.7 percent in February compared to a year earlier due to drought during the ...
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2G, 3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership, Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 - PR Newswire
2G, 3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership, Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 PR Newswire
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Samsung Galaxy Note III country distribution list pops up - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
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Just like the Samsung Galaxy S4, the Samsung Galaxy Note III is allegedly going to launch in a couple of versions each sporting a different chipset under...
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Huge growth in eLearning in Asia, market report says - University World News
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Econet wireless fights against another naming ceremony for ZAIN - Vanguard
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By Prince Osuagwu IF Middle East and Africa mobile operator Zain Group finally agrees to sell its Celtel Africa unit to the French company, new Orange, ...
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Iraqi stockpickers see a silver lining as public mood darkens - Financial Times
Iraqi stockpickers see a silver lining as public mood darkens Financial Times
Despite challenges, fund managers eye potential for returns in the thinly traded exchange.
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Asiacell to offer free access to Wikipedia in Iraq - Phys.Org
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The Wikimedia Foundation, which runs online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, said Tuesday that telecoms operator Asiacell will offer free access to the website to its ...
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
World Bank partner pledges $269 million to develop Iraq telecom Zain - Kurdistan24
World Bank partner pledges $269 million to develop Iraq telecom Zain Kurdistan24
An international financial institution announced on Tuesday that it was providing a financial package of $269 million to a leading Iraqi mobile network operator to ...
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:00:53 GMT
UPDATE 1-Asiacell, Korek have yet to receive demand from Iraq to move HQ to Baghdad - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Asiacell, Korek have yet to receive demand from Iraq to move HQ to Baghdad Reuters
(Adds Korek). BAGHDAD, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Asiacell and Korek Telecom said on Tuesday they have not yet received a formal demand from the Iraqi ...
Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts another punitive decision against the Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan24
Iraq lifts another punitive decision against the Kurdistan Region Kurdistan24
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – The Iraqi government has decided to lift another punitive measure against the Kurdistan Region by resuming *service* ...
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group posts QR15.3bn revenue in first half of 2018 - Gulf Times
Ooredoo Group posts QR15.3bn revenue in first half of 2018 Gulf Times
Ooredoo Group has reported a QR15.3bn revenue in the first half of 2018, driven by strong contributions from Qatar, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Tunisia, and Myanmar.
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
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Ooredoo enhances network investment to boost digital experience Telecom Lead
Ooredoo has revealed the company's latest network investment to enhance customers' digital experiences. Ooredoo network speed and expansion Ooredoo ...
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Liquid Telecom appoints new COO - MyBroadband
Liquid Telecom appoints new COO MyBroadband
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Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Worried About a Global Markets Meltdown: Try Iraqi Stocks - The Wall Street Journal
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Iraq's stock market is defying the violent swings that have struck the global markets this year. The country's main stock index is up more than 10% this year, ...
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ICFLIX Enters Iraq in Partnership with Telecom Giant Asiacell - PR Newswire
ICFLIX Enters Iraq in Partnership with Telecom Giant Asiacell PR Newswire
DUBAI, UAE, August 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ICFLIX, the Middle East and North Africa's leading Internet streaming *service* has forged a strategic partnership...
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Mazin al-Eshaiker tells Al Arabiya English on why he's a good choice for Iraq PM - Al-Arabiya
Mazin al-Eshaiker tells Al Arabiya English on why he's a good choice for Iraq PM Al-Arabiya
Sources with close knowledge of internal political consultations have asserted that among the names being floated by political groups for Iraqrsquo;s.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Qatar Telecom to raise Asiacell stake in Iraq share sale - Reuters
Qatar Telecom to raise Asiacell stake in Iraq share sale Reuters
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) plans to raise its stake in Asiacell as part of the Iraqi unit's $1.35 billion share sale, a Baghdad bourse official said on Thursday, as the Gulf ...
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group announced revenue for 9 months 2018 - ZAWYA
Ooredoo Group announced revenue for 9 months 2018 ZAWYA
Ooredoo's 9M 2018 results were significantly negatively impacted by the overall Foreign Exchange weakness in Emerging Markets - ZAWYA MENA Edition.
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq telco Asiacell shares double bourse market cap - Reuters
Iraq telco Asiacell shares double bourse market cap Reuters
BAGHDAD, March 5 (Reuters) - The market capitalisation of the Baghdad bourse doubled in February to reach $9.2 billion, boosted by Asiacell share trading, ...
Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq's Asiacell appoints CEO - Telecoms.com
Iraq's Asiacell appoints CEO Telecoms.com
Iraqi operator Asiacell, a subsidiary of Qatari operator group Ooredoo, has appointed Amer Al Sunna as its CEO.
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:00:00 GMT
KRG to take legal actions over Baghdad cutting Kurdistan's landlines - Kurdistan24
KRG to take legal actions over Baghdad cutting Kurdistan's landlines Kurdistan24
In a recent decree, Iraq's Media and Communication Commission has requested all telecom companies in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to cut off their ...
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:16:24 GMT
Iraq's Asiacell Seeks To Raise $1.35bn From IPO - Gulf Business News
Iraq's Asiacell Seeks To Raise $1.35bn From IPO Gulf Business News
Iraqi telecommunications operator Asiacell, a unit of Qatar Telecom, plans to raise at least $1.35 billion by offering 25 per cent of its share capital in an initial ...
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:24:47 GMT
UPDATE 1-Iraq to sell fourth mobile licence - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Iraq to sell fourth mobile licence Reuters
Three existing operators paid $1.25 bln for licences in 2007.
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Will Iraq be the next hot frontier stock market? - Khaleej Times
Will Iraq be the next hot frontier stock market? Khaleej Times
A dismal legacy of civil war, sanctions, insurgency, foreign invasion and terrorism has had a catastrophic impact on the Iraqi economy. Prime Minister Haider Al ...
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group reports QR7.8bn in revenue for Q1 - Gulf Times
Ooredoo Group reports QR7.8bn in revenue for Q1 Gulf Times
Ooredoo saw revenues of QR7.8bn in the first three months of this year, driven by strong contributions from Iraq, Kuwait, Tunisia, Palestine and Myanmar.
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Zain, Asiacell launch 3G in quick succession - TeleGeography
Zain, Asiacell launch 3G in quick succession TeleGeography
Iraq. Zain Iraq, the country's largest mobile operator by subscribers, reportedly turned on its 3G network on 31 December, making it the first cellco in the country ...
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Only Known Iraq Billionaire Hires Women After Hussein - Bloomberg
Only Known Iraq Billionaire Hires Women After Hussein Bloomberg
Faruk Mustafa Rasool first saw a mobile phone in 1998 while he was lying in a London hospital bed recovering from quadruple heart bypass surgery. Ignoring ...
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Volunteers aspire to beautify Erbil through painting colorful walls, murals, bridges - Rudaw
Volunteers aspire to beautify Erbil through painting colorful walls, murals, bridges Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Young volunteers in the Kurdistan Region have come together to add a little bit of color to the capital city through their "Colorful Erbil" ...
Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses - Markets Insider
Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses Markets Insider
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunities for Iraq's telecom sector once political unrest stabilisesThe political unrest in Iraq has battered th...
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Network shutdowns hurt Iraq telcos but 3G offers some solace - Reuters
Network shutdowns hurt Iraq telcos but 3G offers some solace Reuters
Networks down in many areas under Islamic State control.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Armed group explode Korek Telecom office south of Baghdad, kidnap employees - Kurdistan24
Armed group explode Korek Telecom office south of Baghdad, kidnap employees Kurdistan24
An armed group on Friday night attacked Korek Telecom's office in the city of Hilla in Iraq's Babil Province and kidnapped employees, the company stated.
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:25:50 GMT
Liquid Telecom Creates New Position To Help Increase Efficiency Across Countries Of Operation - - KahawaTungu
Liquid Telecom Creates New Position To Help Increase Efficiency Across Countries Of Operation - KahawaTungu
Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has appointed Ahmad Mokhles as the company's Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO), a new position ...
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Qatar Telecom now owns 64.1% of Asiacell - Arab News
Qatar Telecom now owns 64.1% of Asiacell Arab News
DUBAI: Qatar Telecom used Iraqi unit Asiacell's $ 1.27 billion share sale, Iraq's largest ever flotation, to raise its stake to 64 percent in a vote of confidence in a ...
Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Fertile ground for mobile wallets: Iraq - ????
Fertile ground for mobile wallets: Iraq ????
Hussein Kanber agha says his company has built a user friendly mobile wallet that will allow Iraqis to make payments using their mobile phones. In a country ...
Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Qtel takes majority holding in Asiacell - Financial Times
Qtel takes majority holding in Asiacell Financial Times
Qtel, Qatar's state telecommunications company, is set to become the majority shareholder in Asiacell, the Iraqi mobile operator that is preparing for its initial ...
Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq lifts social media ban, some websites still blocked - Reuters UK
Iraq lifts social media ban, some websites still blocked Reuters UK
DUBAI, July 1 (Reuters) - Iraq has lifted a 17-day social media ban imposed to disrupt the communications of armed militants who have seized much of its west ...
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Giant tourist city project on Lake Dukan gets $1.6 billion investment - Rudaw
Giant tourist city project on Lake Dukan gets $1.6 billion investment Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Plans to build a gigantic tourist city on Lake Dukan, one of the Kurdistan Region's most beautiful, unspoiled nature spots, made a ...
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
After long wait, Iraq authorises 3G for mobile firms - Phys.Org
After long wait, Iraq authorises 3G for mobile firms Phys.Org
Iraq's cabinet announced Monday it has authorised mobile phone firms to use third-generation frequencies, after years of promises amid the frustrated pleas of ...
Mon, 05 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Orange-directed Korek Telecom's Future Looks Bright if Iraq Recovers - Converge Network Digest
Orange-directed Korek Telecom's Future Looks Bright if Iraq Recovers Converge Network Digest
On March 1st, Cisco and Ericsson announced that through their cooperative marketing agreement signed in November 2015 Korek Telecom, a 16 year-old ...
Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Kurdish telecom company concerned over Baghdad order to cut landlines - Rudaw
Kurdish telecom company concerned over Baghdad order to cut landlines Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iraq's Communications and Media Commission has ordered several Kurdish communication companies to stop their landline ...
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise more than $30m with IPO - Gulf Business News
APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise more than $30m with IPO Gulf Business News
The offering will start on November 8 and will remain open until November 24.
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group Reports QR24 Billion in 9-Month Revenue for 2017 - Al-Bawaba
Ooredoo Group Reports QR24 Billion in 9-Month Revenue for 2017 Al-Bawaba
Ooredoo Group today announced results for the nine months ended 30 September 2017.Financial Highlights: Quarterly AnalysisNine Month AnalysisQ3 ...
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group 2016 revenue inches up 1%; customers grow 19% to 138m - TeleGeography
Ooredoo Group 2016 revenue inches up 1%; customers grow 19% to 138m TeleGeography
Qatar. Qatar-based Ooredoo Group's consolidated annual revenue increased by 1% in 2016 to QAR32.503 billion (USD8.919 billion), driven by sales growth in ...
Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Iraqi ban on Kurdistan landline calls puts lives at risk: officials - Rudaw
Iraqi ban on Kurdistan landline calls puts lives at risk: officials Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – A decision by the Iraqi authorities to force cell phone companies to cut calls to Kurdistan-based landlines puts citizens' lives and ...
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Mobile operator Zain Iraq applies for Baghdad share listing - Al-Arabiya
Mobile operator Zain Iraq applies for Baghdad share listing Al-Arabiya
Zain Iraq, the countryrsquo;s biggest mobile phone network operator by subscribers, has applied for a listing on Baghdadrsquo;s stock exchange,
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi entrepreneurs find business success in smartphone apps - Phys.Org
Iraqi entrepreneurs find business success in smartphone apps Phys.Org
It didn't take long for Ahmed Subhi and his friends to figure out the best project to launch amid Iraq's acute economic crisis. They just looked at their phones.
Fri, 05 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Estate of MerchantBridge founder faces new lawsuit over Asiacell investment - The National
Estate of MerchantBridge founder faces new lawsuit over Asiacell investment The National
Former partner in the company alleges that its late founder, Basil Al Rahim, misrepresented the MerchantBridge stake in the Iraq mobile operator.
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi Stock Exchange - Wealth Daily
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The Iraqi Stock Exchange replaced the Baghdad Exchange in 2004, and since then it's begun to grow into a substantial exchange...
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Ayad Allawi, Iraqi vice president, warns of 'civil war' over Kurdish-held Kirkuk - Washington Times
Ayad Allawi, Iraqi vice president, warns of 'civil war' over Kurdish-held Kirkuk Washington Times
Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi warned on Monday there could be a "civil war" over the Kurdish-administered city of Kirkuk if talks over Kurdish independence ...
Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Exclusive: Lord Lamont may be called as witness in lawsuit over Iraq investments - The Independent
Exclusive: Lord Lamont may be called as witness in lawsuit over Iraq investments The Independent
The former Conservative chancellor Lord Lamont looks set to be dragged into a High Court legal action over an investment company he advised that went into ...
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Business executives killed in Iraq plane crash - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Business executives killed in Iraq plane crash Reuters
(Adds details from JPMorgan, paragraphs 6-8). BAGHDAD, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The chief executive of private equity group MerchantBridge and two JPMorgan ...
Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT
Bargains on the Baghdad Exchange - Barron's
Bargains on the Baghdad Exchange Barron's
Iraq's economy is on the mend, and its tiny stock market looks poised to boom. Why Geoff Batt and Grant Felgenhauer of the Euphrates Iraq Fund, the country's ...
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Corruption and cronyism hinder Kurdistan - Financial Times
Corruption and cronyism hinder Kurdistan Financial Times
The Kurdish city of Erbil in the north of Iraq is often described as “the new Dubai” because of its booming development since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime ...
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Wikipedia down in several countries in EU law protest - Phys.org
Wikipedia down in several countries in EU law protest Phys.org
Wikipedia went down in at least three countries Wednesday in a protest at an upcoming European Parliament vote on a highly disputed law that could make ...
Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Investing in Iraq: a frontier too far? - Financial Times
Investing in Iraq: a frontier too far? Financial Times
There are frontier investment markets, and then there is Iraq. Bombings and fighting killed at least 42 people on Thursday alone, in nine or more separate ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Sulaimani's Newest Hotel Beckons Like a Beacon - Rudaw
Sulaimani's Newest Hotel Beckons Like a Beacon Rudaw
'It is another success story of the Kurdish economic boom.'
Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group subscribers up 9% to 117m in 2015 - TeleGeography
Ooredoo Group subscribers up 9% to 117m in 2015 TeleGeography
TeleGeography's free daily email summary of the world's top telecom news stories.
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo launches mobile money in Iraq - Developing Telecoms
Ooredoo launches mobile money in Iraq Developing Telecoms
International communications provider Ooredoo has announced the launch of its mobile money *service*, AsiaHawala, in Iraq, claiming to be the first mobile ...
Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Middle East - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOS - PR Newswire
Middle East - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOS PR Newswire
LONDON, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- There are a number of countries across the Middle East offering progressive and increasingly competitive mobile ...
Wed, 25 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq's Cell Phone Industry Thrives Despite War - ABC News
Iraq's Cell Phone Industry Thrives Despite War ABC News
Fierce bidding for Iraq's cell phone licenses ends in billion-dollar deal.
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT
Middle East Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs Report 2018: Middle East Mobile Operators Begin to See Rising Data Revenues - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Middle East Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs Report 2018: Middle East Mobile Operators Begin to See Rising Data Revenues - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Middle East - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. “Middle ...
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Asiacell, Ericsson partner in network deal - Trade Arabia
Asiacell, Ericsson partner in network deal Trade Arabia
Asiacell, a leading telecom operator in Iraq has teamed up with Ericsson to transform Asiacell's transmission backbone infrastructure in the country, a report said.
Sun, 28 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
The hidden digital divide - SciDev.Net
The hidden digital divide SciDev.Net
The unstoppable global spread of the internet is encouraging, but wider access alone won't close the data gap.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Gorran member Haval Abubakir finally takes office as Sulaimani Governor - Rudaw
Gorran member Haval Abubakir finally takes office as Sulaimani Governor Rudaw
SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region – The long-in-waiting candidate for the post of Sulaimani governor, Haval Abubakir, has finally taken office on Monday morning, ...
Wed, 12 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq plans for $2bn fourth mobile license - ITP.net
Iraq plans for $2bn fourth mobile license ITP.net
The government of Iraq plans to auction a $2 billion fourth mobile operator license in the country by this year end. Mohammed Allawi, communications minister ...
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq is a state but not a nation; Kurdistan is the opposite - MinnPost.com
Iraq is a state but not a nation; Kurdistan is the opposite MinnPost.com
Iraq is disintegrating along sectarian lines, but the state of “Kurdistan” might be a prosperous nation if it ever existed.
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Qatar telco Qtel rebrands as 'Ooredoo' - ArabianBusiness.com
Qatar telco Qtel rebrands as 'Ooredoo' ArabianBusiness.com
Qatari telco rebrands in Barcelona, names footballer Lionel Messi as brand ambassador.
Tue, 05 Jan 2016 02:12:58 GMT
5 [NOT Netflix] video streaming platforms available in MENA - Wamda
5 [NOT Netflix] video streaming platforms available in MENA Wamda
2016 was a year of celebration for young MENA users hungry for video on demand (VOD) and online streaming services. Netflix entered our region and finally ...
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi Government to Remove Blast Walls Along Baghdad's Main Roads in 40 Days - Washington Post
Iraqi Government to Remove Blast Walls Along Baghdad's Main Roads in 40 Days Washington Post
BAGHDAD, Aug. 5 -- Iraq's government announced Wednesday that it intends to take down within 40 days the concrete blast walls erected by the U.S. military ...
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT
Telecom and ICT Sector in Iraq and Kurdistan: Deployment of 4G LTE, IPOs and Other Developments - Marcopolis
Telecom and ICT Sector in Iraq and Kurdistan: Deployment of 4G LTE, IPOs and Other Developments Marcopolis
View the latest analysis of the telecom and ICT sector in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. The latest developments include the IPO of the main players, deployment of 4G, ...
Thu, 30 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
ISIS, Mosul and Iraq: Selfies show citizens are just trying to survive - NEWS.com.au
ISIS, Mosul and Iraq: Selfies show citizens are just trying to survive NEWS.com.au
WE TAKE selfies at Taronga Zoo or at the Big Banana. But the harsh reality of life is highlighted in a selfie from just outside the besieged city of Mosul.
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Banking on Iraq - ArabianBusiness.com
Banking on Iraq ArabianBusiness.com
Wadie Habboush gave up a comfortable life as a top-flight lawyer in the US to return to his roots in Iraq. Now, his company, the Habboush Group, is hoping to ...
Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:53:16 GMT
Iraq tops Arab telecom survey - ITP.net
Iraq tops Arab telecom survey ITP.net
Iraq dethrones Jordan to become the Arab world's most competitive cellular market, while Qatar emerged as the least competitive.
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT
Mosul diaries: Poisoned by water - BBC News
Mosul diaries: Poisoned by water BBC News
In an exclusive series of diary instalments, residents describe what life is like in the Iraqi city of Mosul since Islamic State militants took over in June.
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT
HSBC considers quitting Iraq by selling Dar Es Salaam bank stake - Reuters
HSBC considers quitting Iraq by selling Dar Es Salaam bank stake Reuters
HSBC Holdings said on Tuesday it is considering selling its majority stake in Dar Es Salaam Investment Bank , which has made it the main international lender ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT
New study shows the surprising power of Wikipedia in science - Phys.Org
New study shows the surprising power of Wikipedia in science Phys.Org
A new MIT working paper released last month and featured on Wikimedia Monthly Research Showcase demonstrated the surprising scientific power of ...
Wed, 04 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq's 'Jon Stewart' on crossing 'red lines,' death threats - Al-Arabiya
Iraq's 'Jon Stewart' on crossing 'red lines,' death threats Al-Arabiya
Ahmed Albasheer, a rising Iraqi satire star seen by some as the war-torn countryrsquo;s version of U.S. TV host Jon Stewart, vows to keep on breaking.
Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Calgary man among 29 killed in Iraqi hotel fire - CBC.ca
Calgary man among 29 killed in Iraqi hotel fire CBC.ca
A Calgary man was among the at least 29 people killed in a fire in a five-storey hotel in Sulaimaniyah, northern Iraq, the company he worked for confirmed in a ...
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT
Diaspora boosts Kurdish region’s tourism push as ‘the other Iraq’ - The National
Diaspora boosts Kurdish region’s tourism push as ‘the other Iraq’ The National
Tourism is still developing in the Kurdish region but officials are working hard with their marketing campaign, “Kurdistan: the other Iraq”, in a bid to change public ...
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:00:00 GMT
The Iraq war: ten years on, was it worth it? - Spectator.co.uk
The Iraq war: ten years on, was it worth it? Spectator.co.uk
More than 20 years ago I stood on the burning sands of Iraq's southern deserts and watched in horror as tens of thousands of desperate men, women and ...
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Sansar Capital: 'Just Showing Up' Gives You Edge In Iraq - FINalternatives
Sansar Capital: 'Just Showing Up' Gives You Edge In Iraq FINalternatives
The U.S. State Department says travel within Iraq “remains dangerous” and warns U.S. citizens against “all but essential” trips to that country. But elsewhere in ...
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Baghdad money squeeze tests limits of Iraqi Kurdistan's autonomy - Reuters UK
Baghdad money squeeze tests limits of Iraqi Kurdistan's autonomy Reuters UK
Baghdad funding cuts spark salary crisis in Kurdistan.
Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Hilton signs third hotel in Kurdistan, Iraq - Hotelier Middle East
Hilton signs third hotel in Kurdistan, Iraq Hotelier Middle East
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Kurdonia Company for Tourism & Hospitality Ltd., owned fully by Hiwa Rauf Company, for its third ...
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq's Stock Exchange: Bull in Iraq - Marcopolis
Iraq's Stock Exchange: Bull in Iraq Marcopolis
Bull in Iraq article argues that 2 important events are going to trigger significant inflow of capital into Iraq's stock exchange leading to a bull market. Log on to ...
Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Is Erbil's growth spurt hype or for real? - gulfnews.com
Is Erbil's growth spurt hype or for real? gulfnews.com
Erbil in Kurdistan's capital was once Saddam Hussain's pet hate, but now its economy is thriving.
Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT
The Middle East's Best Banks for Asia 2018 - Euromoney magazine
The Middle East's Best Banks for Asia 2018 Euromoney magazine
The financial connection between the countries of the Middle East and the trading nations of Asia becomes ever closer and more active. This new set of ...
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Asia Frontier Capital - AFC Asia Frontier Fund: 2018 Review And Outlook For 2019 - Seeking Alpha
Asia Frontier Capital - AFC Asia Frontier Fund: 2018 Review And Outlook For 2019 Seeking Alpha
Global uncertainties in 2018 led to risk-off sentiment across frontier and emerging markets. Current pessimism has made valuations across Asian frontier ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Top 12 Biopharma Manufacturing Trends - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Top 12 Biopharma Manufacturing Trends Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
A report from BioPlan Associates says that biomanufacturing is looking good. Processes are improving, market opportunities are emerging, and pipelines are ...
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kadhim al-Sahir says he wants to sing in Kurdish again - Rudaw
Kadhim al-Sahir says he wants to sing in Kurdish again Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The king of Arabic crooners, Kadhim al-Sahir, says he is looking for another song to sing in Kurdish. The Iraqi singer who used to be a ...
Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Passenger traffic, flights at Kurdistan airports on the rise - Rudaw
Passenger traffic, flights at Kurdistan airports on the rise Rudaw
by Rawa Abdulla. ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The number of flights and passengers who passed through Kurdistan airports last year was considerably higher ...
Thu, 02 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Eleven Years On, Saddam's Legacy Still Alive - Rudaw
Eleven Years On, Saddam's Legacy Still Alive Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan – Most Iraqis do not know how to read a simple map. That is because, under the former regime, maps were secret. But how many of the habits ...
Thu, 04 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo showcases achievements at Mobile World Congress - Trade Arabia
Ooredoo showcases achievements at Mobile World Congress Trade Arabia
Leading telecommunications operator Ooredoo is showcasing its achievements last year at the Mobile World Congress that kicked off in Barcelona, Spain today ...
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Asia Frontier Capital - Outlook For 2018 - Seeking Alpha
Asia Frontier Capital - Outlook For 2018 Seeking Alpha
Asian frontier markets expected to continue showing robust GDP growth rates. China-led One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative can have positive economic ...
Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Five-volume Mango Tree Encyclopaedia launched - Oman - Muscat Daily
Five-volume Mango Tree Encyclopaedia launched - Oman Muscat Daily
Muscat, A Royal Order of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said commissioned writing the encyclopaedia.
Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo's mWomen scheme now extended to Myanmar - Gulf Times
Ooredoo's mWomen scheme now extended to Myanmar Gulf Times
Ooredoo yesterday announced the on-going extension of its award-winning mWomen programme, which aims to use mobile technology to empower women ...
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT
PRWeek Awards 2013: The roll call of winners - PRWeek UK
PRWeek Awards 2013: The roll call of winners PRWeek UK
The PR industry gathered at an exclusive awards night at Grosvenor House to celebrate the best people, agencies and campaigns of 2013. Take a look at the ...
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Qatar Telecom offers $2.2 billion for Wataniya stake - Reuters
Qatar Telecom offers $2.2 billion for Wataniya stake Reuters
DOHA/DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar Telecom QTEL.QA (Qtel) is offering $2.2 billion to buy the remaining 47.5 percent stake it does not already own in Kuwaiti ...
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Erbil Stock Exchange working hard to reap fruits of labour - The National
Erbil Stock Exchange working hard to reap fruits of labour The National
Flush with cash and foreign interest and sat on millions of barrels of oil, a development boom has overtaken Erbil, already home to hunderds of new companies.
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Ooredoo Group reports an increase of 4% in Net Profit for 9M 2016 - Zawya
Ooredoo Group reports an increase of 4% in Net Profit for 9M 2016 Zawya
Revenue stood at QAR 24 billion: In local currency terms growth in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Algeria, Maldives, Indonesia and Myanmar. Excluding Foreign ...
Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Research into why we remember some aviation disasters and forget others - Phys.org
Research into why we remember some aviation disasters and forget others Phys.org
Oxford University researchers have tracked how recent aircraft incidents or accidents trigger past events and how some are consistently more memorable than ...
Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
MEDIA FACES TO WATCH 2018 - Campaign Middle East
MEDIA FACES TO WATCH 2018 Campaign Middle East
AHMAD DARRAJ 30 Senior Branded *Content* Specialist, OMD Dubai CAREEER PATH: Ahmad started his career at an advertising agency before moving to the ...
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
North Bank, Iraq's Largest Bank (Private), is in good position for continued high growth - Marcopolis
North Bank, Iraq's Largest Bank (Private), is in good position for continued high growth Marcopolis
By TK Maloy. BAGHDAD -- Iraq's North Bank -- the largest bank in Iraq (Private) -- believes in active involvement in the market, and statics show the bank as the ...
Thu, 29 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Top 20 global mobile operator groups by connections and revenue, Q1 2013 - Mobile World Live
Top 20 global mobile operator groups by connections and revenue, Q1 2013 Mobile World Live
NEW ANALYSIS: China has consolidated its position as the world's largest mobile market, according to GSMA Intelligence's latest 'Scoreboard' operator ranking ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Korek Telecom: Erbil-based Company Top Player in Iraqi Mobile Space - Marcopolis
Korek Telecom: Erbil-based Company Top Player in Iraqi Mobile Space Marcopolis
Korek Telecom is one of the 3 mobile operators in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. View the latest development of Korek's strategy, ownership, involvement of Orange ...
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq's Capital Markets | An Overview by Rabee Securities - Marcopolis
Iraq's Capital Markets | An Overview by Rabee Securities Marcopolis
Rabee Securities is a Iraq based broker. Shwan Ibrahim Taha, Chairman of Rabee Securities provides crucial insights into Iraq's capital markets.
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT
