Saturday, November 14, 2026

Saudi Telecom

Saudi Telecom approves sale of 51% of Tawaal for 8.7 billion riyals

The total value of “Tawwal” was determined at SAR 21.94 billion, based on excluding cash and debt balances. I announced Saudi Telecom Company(STC), in a disclosure on Saudi Stock Exchange website Today, Thursday, the Ordinary General Assembly approved the acquisition...

Saudi Telecom halts talks to buy Altice’s Portugal business

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has offered 8 billion euros ($8.66 billion) to buy the Portuguese subsidiary of Altice. The electronic economic newspaper “Echo” reported that the Saudi Telecom Company “STC“And prominent telecoms businessman Patrick Drahi have halted exclusive talks about...

Saudi Telecom is considering buying United Group for $8.7 billion

The potential Saudi Telecom Group (STC) deal may be worth about eight billion euros ($8.7 billion), including debt. Quoted Reuters "According to three informed sources, the Saudi Telecom Group (STC) is in the early stage of considering a possible bid...

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Joy Ibrahim, a leading Jordanian content creator, addressed the power of true storytelling at the Sharjah Book Fair. She urged aspiring creators to stay persistent and choose platforms that suit their unique narratives.

Malayalam Sessions at Sharjah Book Fair with Tanveer, Shihab

Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage disrupts global businesses, experts call for resilience

A widespread Outlook and Teams disruption hit Thursday, leaving many organisations unable to access email. Industry voices highlight the risks of centralized cloud services and urge robust contingency measures.

Thrissur Singer Mahfooz Kamal Wins UAE Mappilappattu Contest While Working in Dubai

Mahfooz Kamal, a young vocalist from Thrissur, has secured first place in a UAE‑based Mappilappattu competition while maintaining a sales role in Dubai. His achievements add to a series of state‑level titles earned since 2016.

GFH aims to double assets to $50bn, seeks Saudi listing and Bahrain stake buyout

GFH announced a target to increase managed assets to $50 billion within three years, driven by strategic acquisitions. The group also plans to acquire a controlling share in Al Saif Real Estate and consider a Saudi market listing.