Etisalat

Pay Dh50 and make internet calls on Etisalat

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Etisalat's internet calling plans offer our customers an access to have unlimited app to app voice and video calling experience across the world using two applications C'Me and BOTIM available for both iOS and Android devices. The plans are available to Etisalat subscribers (prepaid, postpaid and e-Life home broadband). Etisalat internet calling plans are an add-on to customers' existing EtisalatRead more

Egypt state firm looks to cash in

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

As Egypt's mobile operators thrive, state-owned Telecom Egypt is entering the market in an effort to boost state revenues. In a country with more mobile phone subscriptions than residents, Egypt's only fixed-line operator is hoping to get in on the action with its new mobile service, WE. But some established players say they fear the state-owned firm, which already ownsRead more

Etisalat completes first MENA IPTV service

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Etisalat today announced the successful completion of the first MENA IPTV service over an existing WTTx (4G) network trial. The trial is the first of its kind over an existing LTE network, and opens the doors to advanced 5G-era streaming services like IPTV over existing wireless networks. WTTx (4G) provides fast access to home broadband markets over existing LTE networks,Read more

18.7 million mobile phone service subscribers by end of June

Abu Dhabi - Musimchronicle

The subscription base in UAE mobile phone services expanded 2.4 percent during H1 2017 to 18.7 million subscribers from 18.26 million in the corresponding period last year. The growth reflects the vibrant and robust nature of the UAE's telecommunications sector which is considered a significant mainstay of the economy. According to recent data released by Etisalat, the number of subscribersRead more

Etisalat's goodwill value amounts to AED14.65 billion in H1 2017

Abu Dhabi - Musimchronicle

The value of Etisalat's goodwill has risen to AED14.65 billion during H1 2017 from AED14.09 billion in the corresponding period in 2016. The growth reflects the company's resounding success in keeping its eminent position as a leading entity in the communications sector, not only in the UAE only but also in the Arabian Gulf and Middle East region as well.Read more

UAE gamers voice anger as Discord chat app blocked by Etisalat

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Etisalat has blocked the popular voice over internet programme Discord to the frustration of thousands of video gamers. Players across the country took to Twitter using #discordban to voice their concerns over the move. Discord is an app that functions as voice and text chat platform for gamers to connect, independent of the games they are playing. Users said itRead more

Etisalat honoured with ACCA Accreditation for its employees

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Etisalat today announced that it was awarded a ‘Approved Employer’ certificate at ‘Professional Development’ level by global professional accounting body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), recognising its high standards in staff training, accountancy resources and development for their ACCA members. ‘Professional Development’ level is the highest accreditation that any organisation can achieve from ACCA as an approved Employer. TheRead more

Etisalat named most valuable telecoms brand portfolio in region

DUBAI - Arab Today

Etisalat has been recognised as the most valuable of any telecoms “brand portfolios” in the Middle East by London-based brand valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance. Valued at $7,728 billion, the Etisalat Group portfolio is placed a comfortable $1.5 billion ahead of second-placed Saudi Telecom Company (STC), which emerged as the “most valuable brand” in the region, as per theRead more

Etisalat to invest more than Dh3b in 2017, CEO says

Barcelona - Arab today

Etisalat plans to invest more than Dh3 billion in 2017 to develop infrastructure and expand mobile and fibre optic networks across UAE, a top executive has told Gulf News. “These investments will improve coverage across the country as well as prepare the network towards the deployment and requirements of 5G technologies,” Saleh Al Abdooli, CEO of Etisalat Group, said in anRead more

Mixed day for stock trades in UAE

Dubai - Arab Today

UAE shares were mixed yesterday, as investors digested the large number of fourth-quarter earnings from blue chips such as Emaar, Aldar Properties and Etisalat. Dubai shares spent much of the day in positive territory but ended the day down 0.2 per cent at 3,645.01 owing to a late drop by Emaar Properties. The developer’s shares rose by as much asRead more