UAE

UAE’s Masdar promises to power 90 000 Angolan homes

It is expected that the project will generate 600 employment opportunities and provide renewable energy in a region with substantial electricity supply difficulties.
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2:10
Oct 13, 2023

UAE Calls for Global Consensus on AI Governance

The UAE’s AI minister on Wednesday urged countries to come to a consensus on AI governance sooner than it came to the Paris Agreement, which took years to take shape and come into force.
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Nov 5, 2015

Global financial hub seeks to strengthen ties with Africa

Trade between Africa and the Middle East exceeded $50 billion in 2015.
1:10
May 25, 2015

Etisalat latest operator affected by Nigeria fuel crisis

Telco confirms potential impact on operations in West African country.
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Oct 30, 2014

Etisalat’s African subscribers reach 71.1 million

The UAE firm’s buy of Maroc Telecom helped boost subscribers on the continent.
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Jun 12, 2014

UAE's Etisalat sets initial guidance for debut bond sale

Bankers speculate the deal will be between $2 billion and $3 billion.
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May 27, 2014

Etisalat given $500mn by Abu Dhabi for Maroc Telecom

The UAE based firm successfully acquired a 53% stake in the Moroccan telco earlier this month.
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Mar 28, 2014

Etisalat Nigeria subscribers reach 18 million

The UAE based telco group has 150 million subscribers across 15 international markets.
2:00
Nov 11, 2013

African rivals MTN and Etisalat ink UAE data deal

Mobile operator MTN Group is set to use Etisalat’s SmarthHub communications facility.
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Nov 5, 2013

UAE's Etisalat buying Vivendi stake in Maroc Telecom for $5.6bn

United Arab Emirates telecoms firm has agreed to the Moroccan deal, after months of negotiations.
4:30
Aug 6, 2013

At revamped Etisalat, acquisitions regain traction

Why the Gulf's biggest telecoms firm is eyeing deals outside of its UAE home market.