Tag: Middle East

Western Union announces home festival promotion

Posted by | Sep 6, 2007 | |

Western Union is rewarding its customers in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, with the chance to win a valuable set of household goods during its home festival promotion.

All customers in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, who transfer money through Western Union between 5 September and 19 October 2007 will automatically be entered into a draw to be held on 25 October in Dubai.

Ten winners in the UAE and five winners in each of the other participating countries will receive a household set containing an LCD TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, microwave, home theatre system, and a mobile phone.

Jean Claude Farah, Western Union Regional Vice President for Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, said, ‘We have millions of hard-working customers throughout the Gulf who depend on our fast, reliable and convenient services for transferring money to their families abroad. This promotion comes from our desire to thank them for their loyalty.’

Western Union operates around the globe mainly through Agents such as banks, post offices or retailers. In the United Arab Emirates alone there are over 350 Agent locations at well-known establishments such as UAE Exchange, Emirates Post, Wall Street Exchange, Al Razouki International Exchange, Orient Exchange, Al Ghurair Exchange, Alukkas Exchange, Emirates India International Exchange, Al Ansari Exchange, National Exchange, Travelex and Habib Exchange.

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Israel Post: Rate hike 'premature,' Postal Co. claims

Posted by | Sep 4, 2007 | |

Although the finance and communications minister signed and announced a document Monday that supposedly raises postal rates, the Israel Postal Company said it was “premature as discussions on new services and rates have not yet been concluded.”

The Treasury did not say what the new rates would be, but stated that when they come into effect, the agreement would constitute “the final stage in significant reform carried out in the postal sector in recent years.”

The Israel Postal Company, which until last year was a state authority under direct control by the Communications Ministry, is facing a growing amount of competition due to loss of its monopoly powers. In compensation, it is being allowed to offer additional services to compete with the private market.

The Postal Company spokeswoman said discussions of the general license, which empowers the company to offer new services, have not yet concluded.

“There are still some open issues. Although there is progress in the negotiations, the final form of the license has not yet been agreed upon,” she said. “We are sorry that the notice of a signing was released unilaterally, without consulting the Postal Company. We have been working without a general license since the company was established, a problem that prevents the company from planning its future policy and to improve its services to the public,” she added.

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Etisalat Egypt named best new carrier in Middle East and North Africa by international judges

Posted by | Sep 3, 2007 | |

Etisalat was selected by a panel of experts from KPMG, the Arab Advisors Group and Oliver Wyman, Dubai.

‘We congratulate our colleagues in Egypt on their successful launch. This award recognizes their efforts in bringing a new and high quality experience which has exceeded expectations,’ said Mohammad Hassan Omran, chairman of Etisalat. ‘Each of the operators in the Etisalat family pursue the same mission, to extend the reach of our customers. They do this through delivering the latest technology to meets the needs of our customers, whether they are businesses or individuals.’

Etisalat received this award as recognition of its tremendous role in leading the development of the Egyptian market and of achieving 1 million customers in the first 50 days of its operations. Etisalat has set a target of reaching 10m subscribers in Egypt by 2010, a market share of 30%. The company launches with the country’s first 3.5G network bringing rich multimedia content and enabling mobile business across Egypt. Etisalat Misr also brings mobile television, high-speed Internet access and video calling to the Egyptian market for the first time.

Saleh Al Abdooli, Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Egypt expressed his gratitude for being selected the best new entrant that started operations this year. He said:

‘Being presented with this award reinforces our promise that Etisalat will change Egypt’s market following the start of our operations there. Etisalat is committed to presenting new and advanced technologies and services.’

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Emirates Post portal offers diverse online services

Posted by | Sep 3, 2007 | |

Emirates Post has announced that its portal (www.emiratespost.ae) has been enhanced to offer a wide range of postal and non-postal services, backed by a secure online payment system.

After registering online, people can pay DEWA & SEWA bills, Sharjah Traffic Police and Sharjah Municipality fines, track parcels and registered items, calculate postal tariffs, reserve, renew and pay for P.O. Boxes and view list of approved applicants for Sheikh Zayed Housing Program, among other different services.

The portal also allows people to create their own utility bill management system online by registering with eP.O. Box which enables people can select the bills they want to pay online and get updates on latest transactions, due date, bill information and notification of incoming registered mail.

“As the whole country moves towards eGovernment, Emirates Post wants to be at the forefront of the e-Transformation that is taking place nationwide,” said Abdulla Al Daboos, Director General of Emirates Post. “The portal enables users to pay online for different services from the comfort of their home or office, or from anywhere in the world. We have plans to add more advanced integrated services in the near future.” The Emirates Post website features extensive information on all services provided by the postal corporation, including Degree Verification System, eDirham cards, International Driving Permits, Remittances, Parcel Service, information about subsidiaries and latest news from Emirates Post.

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Emirates Post offers new online services

Posted by | Sep 1, 2007 | |

Emirates Post has announced that its website (www. emiratespost.ae) has been enhanced to offer a wide range of postal and non-postal services, backed by a secure online paymentsystem.

According to Emirates Post, users can after registering online pay bills, Sharjah Traffi c Police and Sharjah Municipality fi nes, track parcels and registered items and calculate postaltariffs.

The website also allows people to form their own utility bill management system online by registering with an electronic P.O. Box which enables people to select the bills they want to pay online and get updates on latesttransactions.

“As the whole country moves towards e-Government, Emirates Post wants to be at the forefront of the e-Transformation that is taking place nationwide,” said Abdulla Al Daboos, Director- General of Emirates Post.

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