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75% UAE Employees Prefer Wi-Fi for Mobile Connectivity

In recent research conducted by Aruba Networks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a larger global survey of 5,000+ respondents, on...

ESET releases Mobile Security for Symbian and Windows Mobile Smartphones

Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 - Protect your mobile from malware and spam today! ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced the release...

Did you register your SIM card?

Both UAE telcos, Etisalat and du, soon will completely cut outgoing services to subscribers who have not renewed their SIM card registration. var uri =...

Skype Announces Mobile Partner Program for Operators

Skype today announced a Mobile Partner Program for operators in markets with low 3G broadband penetration. The program aims to bring the Skype experience...

2013 Mobile World Congress Outlines Major Mobile Technology Trends

Mobile Technology Trends To Stay This year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona was held between February 24 and 27. The event was really impressive with...

Number of Mobile Subscribers Worldwide Hits 5 Billion

Two-Thirds of World’s Population Now Connected The world’s mobile industry has signed up its 5 billionth unique mobile subscriber, according to real-time data from GSMA...

How smartphones will influence retail store sales

Smartphones will Influence US$689 Billion in Retail Store Sales by 2016 Deloitte defines the mobile influence factor in retail sales Mobile impact on store sales exceeds...

PUMA and Sagem Wireless unveil new connected lifestyle device and services

PUMA PHONE to hit market in April 2010 PUMA AG and Sagem Wireless unveiled today at the Mobile World Congress the much anticipated...

Emerging Markets Telecom Operators to capture $200 billion ICT opportunity

Delta Partners, the leading telecoms advisory and investment firm released its latest White Paper today titled “ICT in emerging markets: a USD 200Bln opportunity...

Best selling Smartphones and Wireless Plans starting at a Penny

AmazonWireless is a website by Amazon.com that offers cell phones and wireless plans, easy shopping without rebate hassles, and FREE two-day shipping. AmazonWireless makes it...

Mashreq Touts First Middle East M-pay Device

Mashreq, a Dubai-based bank, has launched a smartphone-based mobile payment device which it claims is the first such debut in the Middle East. Such...

Skype cheaper to use than UAE telcos

var uri = 'http://impgb.tradedoubler.com/imp?type(img)g(20627660)a(1797973)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11); document.write(''); The ban on Skype in the United Arab Emirates was officially lifted few weeks...

Middle East Sees Significant Rise in Mobile Usage

UAE has the highest mobile penetration followed by KSA According to a recent study conducted by Google, mobile usage has significantly increased in popularity throughout...

UAE Smartphone Penetration Rate Surpasses Expectations

Middle East consumers are some of the fastest adopters of smart mobile technology today. The United Arab Emirates makes no exception. Moreover, UAE smartphone...

New global telecoms treaty agreed in Dubai

World Conference on International Telecommunications forges solid new framework for tomorrow’s hyper-connected worldAfter two intensive weeks of negotiations, delegates from around the world have...

Emirates introduces inflight mobile phones on Boeing 777-300

Emirates has again proved itself an aviation industry pioneer after becoming the first airline to introduce in-flight mobile phone services on a Boeing aircraft. Dubai's...

How to use Skype to share holiday spirit

The holidays are a time when people want to gather with family and friends, but it’s not always easy to get together in person....

J.P. Morgan: Dubai Holding may sell stakes in du and other...

Dubai Holding's main unit, Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group (DHCOG) may sell its entire telecom portfolio by 2015 in order to pay back contractor...