June 26th, 2011 — Issue 27 June 2011
Motorola Solutions continues to do well in the Middle East given the track record of success it has enjoyed. Trusted to deploy and manage some of the most secure and sensitive communications networks in the world, Motorola Solutions believes much more potential remains in the region to be accessed 
Motaz Hourani says the specific MEA region makes up a large chunk of he overall EMEA’s business contribution to Motorola Solutions’ annual revenues
June 24th, 2011 — Issue 27 June 2011
The UAE’s second telco Du has been an unbridled success in its years of operation, given the impact it has had on the country’s ICT landscape. Given its significant government ownership and the limited scope for free market competition, Du has still gone on to make the best of its situation, with a focus on SMEs, data, and new revenue growth opportunities
Sultan has been CEO of Du since its launch and has been instrumental in having the telco develop its own competitive edge despite the highly regulated nature of competition permitted in the country
June 24th, 2011 — News
Mohammed Hariri, chairman of Oger Telecom Limited (OTL) announced that Paul Doany has resigned as CEO of Oger Telecom.
Doany joined the Oger Group in 1998 and, was nominated GM of Oger Telecom in 2002, when it was a division of Saudi Oger. He was appointed CEO of OTL, which was incorporated as a separate DIFC based entity in 2005. He also served simultaneously as Turk Telekom CEO since its privatisation in 2005, until August 2010, after which he resumed his OTL CEO position. He also served on all subsidiary boards of the group. 
“During Doany’s tenure with Oger Telecom, we achieved remarkable milestones. He led our subsidiaries, from acquisition, operational build out, to successful transformation, as needed for the various stages of their development, handing over to other CEOs at the opportune time,” commented Hariri.
“I would like to thank Saud Al Daweesh, STC CEO, for his support as vice chairman of Oger Telecom, since STC’s participation in OTL in 2008,” Doany said.
On his new plans, Doany said, “I have reached a point in my life where I would like to focus on diversified investments in Internet and IT/software companies (including social networking, e-commerce and the financial sector). In addition, I will be expanding into renewable energy, focusing on geothermal power generation and also enhancements technologies”.
In the interim Hariri will oversee the management and operations of OTL assisted by the company’s senior management until a replacement is appointed.
June 24th, 2011 — News
Telkom Kenya (Orange) says that it could launch its HSPA+ enabled 3G network next month, if the ongoing tests continue to be positive.
The 3G network is the result of a Sh4 billion (US$44 million) investment by the company, and is being built by China’s ZTE. The telco is installing 1,500 3G base stations and has been conducting internal trials in Nairobi and Mombasa.
“We are optimistic that in this first half we should have rolled out our 3G service,” Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein said adding that current tests had shown positive signs.
June 23rd, 2011 — Issue 27 June 2011
Nokia Siemens Networks’ (NSN) desire to increase market share and succeed remains undeterred. Jorg Erlemeier and other members of his senior management team in the Middle East detail the company’s action plan for sustainable growth
According to Erlemeier, the integration process of former Motorola Networks staff into NSN’s operations has already occurred to all intents and purposes
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