Etisalat, a major operator in the Middle East and North Africa region, reported that its data roaming traffic in 2010 jumped by 200 per cent as businesses and consumers access an increasing number of advanced services when travelling.
Technology
Companies still not fully embracing risk management policies
A recent survey showed that companies in the Middle East remain reluctant to fully implement sufficient risk management policies despite the negative effects the global economic crisis had on corporate companies that did not have proper risk strategies in place.
Tekla launches BIMsight
Tekla, the 3D modeling software provider launched a new advanced free application for building information model-based project communication and cooperation.
Aggreko posts record profits
Aggreko reported record profits for 2010 but stated that unrest in the Middle East region added significant uncertainty to its outlook for 2011.
Masdar scraps plan to manufacture solar panels
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi governments clean energy company, has scrapped plans to manufacture solar panels in the UAE because of a lack of domestic demand.