Regulatory News:

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is providing Orange with an end-to-end solution that will offer their subscribers seamless access to a new generation of eGovernment services in Moldova. Gemalto’s solution operates with an embedded software in the handset’s UICC, connected to a comprehensive authentication service platform, Mobile"...

Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services operator announced today the formation of a new division focused on spearheading strategic initiatives for the development and implementation of innovation in products, services, and business models. This organizational enhancement comes at the back of the successful launch of the company’s SatSleeve for the iPhone and is driven by Thuraya’s ambitions to further pioneer state-of-the-art solutions in the satellite"...

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ZTE today introduced the ZTE Grand X2 In smartphone with Intel Inside® at the MedPi conference in Monaco. Featuring the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z2580 with up to 2GHz, Android Jelly Bean OS, an advanced 8MP camera and 1080p movie and video play back, the ZTE Grand X2 In provides high quality experience for the demanding and value conscious"...

Customers can choose to book the BlackBerry Q10 4G unlocked in either black or white. A refundable booking fee is payable, and will be deducted from the smartphone price later.

By booking their BlackBerry Q10 4G through Du, postpaid mobile customers will receive a special offer of 25GB of data per month free for four bill cycles - a total of 100GB free! Du's Pay as you Go customers will get 25GB, valid for 90 days.

"BlackBerry has always been a favourite device for our customers, and we are proud to be able to offer them the new BlackBerry Q10 4G smartphone in their choice of either...

Regulatory News:

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has been named a 2013 Laureate of IDG’s Computerworld Honors Program. Gemalto was recognized in the World-Good category for its leading-edge Cinterion® M2M technology used in an innovative device and pilot program that helped thwart illegal deforestation"......

FASTtelco, the leading provider of internet services and innovative communications solutions in Kuwait, has been recently honored and awarded by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs for its support in providing the Ministry with free internet connection and online streaming service for the latest 16th Edition of the Annual Kuwait Major Competition for Memorization & Recital of the Holy Quran.

Based on its commitment to provide the ultimate support for all the constituents of the society, from households to businesses and government institutions, FASTtelco’s contribution...

TenFarms today announced a $2.7M angel funding round that will be used to fuel the continued development of its Photopoll app for iOS devices and bring Adtile, a new advertising solution for smartphones and tablets, to market. Unlike existing banner advertisements on mobile devices, Adtile is built on patent-pending technology and will deliver geo-targeted ads through native and web applications, fully embedded for a more user-friendly and engaging design.

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Leading Free Messaging And VoIP Platform Unveils Windows And Mac Versions With Video Calls; Launches Version 3.0 Of Its Platform, Completely Redesigns Viber for Android, Supports Eight Additional Languages And Announces It Has 200 Million Users

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The device which has been delivered to the first buyers who pre-ordered it online, is provided with an exciting offer from Omantel.

Mada or Hayyak customers buying Samsung S4 will get free 3GB of mobile broadband data every month for three months.

Commenting on this announcement, Shadli Thabit Albdulsalam Senior Manager Product Development at Omantel Consumer Unit said, "We are excited to offer this stunning device to our customers enabling them to enjoy features that the so-called "Life Companion" provides. Moreover, Omantel is offering the device with an exciting offer of 3GB...

• Deloitte TMT Predictions 2013: A record one billion smartphones will be shipped in 2013
• Deloitte TMT Predictions: More than 90 percent of user-generated passwords will be vulnerable to hacking in a matter of seconds.
• Deloitte TMT Predictions: Crowdfunding taking its first steps in the region with some exciting results for the Arab content development ecosystem

The Deloitte Technology,"...