Telecoms news from United Arab Emirates

Half of phones registered on UAE networks manufactured by Nokia

Nokia is still the largest handset supplier in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to statistics from the telecoms regulator. ...more.

Du Profits Rise on Cost Cutting Measures

UAE based mobile network operator, Du has reported a 10.7% rise in its first-quarter revenues of AED 2.63 billion, while net profits were up by 40.5% to AED 468 million, thanks largely to cost cutting measures. ...more.

Du signs knowledge transfer and research MoU with Huawei

UAE based mobile network operator, Du says that it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei. ...more.

UAE's Du to Expand Hybrid Power Supplies for Base Stations

UAE based mobile network, Du is deploying an addition 72 base stations powered by off-grid electricity supplies. The electricity generators will be provided by Heliocentris. ...more.

Etisalat Disconnects 1.3 Million Unregistered SIM Cards

UAE based Etisalat says that it has disconnected 1.3 million SIM cards where the users had not registered the identity with the company, as required by the telecoms regulator. ...more.

Du Posts Sharp Rise in Quarterly Profits

UAE based mobile network operator, Du has announced that its fourth-quarter revenues rose by 13.6% to reach AED 2.74 billion, while net profit before royalty increased by 71.4% year on year to AED 852 million. ...more.

UAE Networks May Block BBM Voice Messaging Service

Research in Motion is in last ditch talks with UAE mobile networks over fears that the company could be barred from offering its own voice messaging service in the forthcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system. ...more.

UAE's Du Shakes Up Organisational Structure

UAE based mobile network operator, Du says that it is putting in place a new organisation structure. ...more.

UAE's du partners with Alcatel-Lucent to boost converged service offerings

UAE based mobile network, du has announced a partnership agreement with Alcatel-Lucent to deploy IP-routing technology to achieve convergence in its telecom services. ...more.

UAE's Du Secures $500 Million Debt Facility

UAE based Emirates Integrated Telecommunications (du) has agreed a five year club debt facility for US$500 milion (approximately AED 1.8 billion) to fund medium term capital expenditure. ...more.

UAE Base Du Signs $100 Million Loan for Huawei Equipment Purchases

UAE based mobile network, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications (Du) has signed a financing deal for a US$100 million three year loan facility to fund its capital investment in the business. ...more.

Dubai providing Free WiFi in the city's buses

UAE based Dubai has fitted Wi-Fi hotspots into its intercity buses, with the equipment supplied by Gowex. ...more.

No Plans for MVNOs in the UAE says Regulator

The United Arab Emirates has no plans to permit the use of MVNO based services in the country, the telecoms regulator has announced, quashing persistant rumours about the plans. ...more.

Emirates Airlines Offering Windows Tablets to Staff

While a number of airlines are issuing Apple iPads to their staff, Emirates Airlines has opted for a Windows 8 based tablet supplied by HP. ...more.

Abu Dhabi Airport Offering Free Wi-Fi Coverage

Aruba Networks has announced a collaboration with Abu Dhabi Airport to provide the largest free public and private airport-wide Wi-Fi service in the country. ...more.

Etisalat Profits Jump on Asset Disposals

UAE based Etisalat has announced that its third-quarter net profits jumped 28 percent to Dhs2.2 billion (US$599 million) thanks to the one-off gain from the sale of a 9 percent stake in the Indonesian mobile operator XL Axiata. ...more.

UAE's Du Quarterly Profits Jump by a Third

USA based Emirates Integrated Telecommunications (Du) has reported a 12.9% rise in its third-quarter revenues of AED2.52 billion (US$689 million), ...more.

UAE Based Network Tests LTE at 300Mbps Download Speeds

UAE based mobile network, du has announced the successful testing of two regional firsts on its LTE based 4G network. ...more.

Emirates Enables In-Flight Phone Calls on Board Airbus A380 Planes

UAE based airline, Emirates says that it has become the first airline to offer in-flight phone calls on board an Airbus A380 aircraft. ...more.

Etisalat Tests 300Mbps Download Speeds over LTE Network

UAE based Etisalat says that it has tested LTE services offering a theoretical peak rate of 300Mbps download speeds. ...more.