Zain, the Kuwaiti telecoms operator, is planning to invest $5.5 billion over the next five years with plans to develop super-fast broadband connections. Read Article Zain zooms with infusion of $5.5bn
Bahrain Telecommunications, the state-owned operator known as Batelco, reported a 13 per cent decline in second quarter profit as it faced fierce competition in a stagnating market. Read Article Tough competition hurts Bahrain's Batelco
Bahrain Telecommunication Company, also known as Batelco, is said to be beating a retreat from India. But the company is also facing trouble at home, analysts said. Read Article India too crowded for Bahrain group
More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
The Saudi prince currently developing the world's tallest tower has invited the Dubai developer Emaar to help to develop an even higher building - a mile high - in one of the world's largest cities. Going for a mile-high building
