Nokia Siemens Networks signed a strategic partnership agreement with Al Sarya Telecommunications Company and Belal Company, both of Saudi Arabia (members of Ghazzawi Group of Companies) to establish Nokia Siemens Networks al Saudia Ltd as a joint-venture company.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned a 'BBB-' long-term corporate credit rating to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the public provider of electricity and water services. S&P set their outlook for DEWA as stable.

Etihad Rail signed a strategic 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU) with du that will see both companies collaborate on the telecommunications front for the upcoming national freight and passenger railway network.

A recent national poll conducted by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) revealed that the UAE public continue to support the UAE’s nuclear energy program.

The Tiger Group was recently awarded ‘Best Smart Pay Employer’ at the UAE Smart Pay Appreciation Programme 2010.