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Fox looks to expand in Qatar

Thu, 2012-01-26 11:23 - By

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Fox International Channel (FIC), which distributes TV channels and digital services worldwide, has unveiled plans to expand its operations in Qatar. Fox is set to tap into the country's Qtel fibre broadband network to reach a broader audience. Qtel currently provides its subscribers with six Fox Channels.

"Currently, Qatar is airing FIC's nine channels. Qtel carry six of them. But many of them are not high definition. Our priority is to convert them into HD. Qatar's ultra-fast internet facility would help transform this," said the channel's Mena region senior vice president Rohit D'Silva.

Qatar domain names .QA now available to the public

Wed, 2011-09-14 14:37 - By

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Qataris use social media and tweets to voice complaints regarding prices and wages

Mon, 2011-09-12 10:34 - By

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Recent price increases have encouraged Qataris to use social networking sites and tweets to voice their complaints and wage campaigns, including a call to boycott some outlets. The sudden trend was kicked off by Qatar Telecom (Qtel) customers, who launched the much-talked-about drive ‘Qtel Fail’ criticising the company of charging more and providing inefficient services.

What is interesting is that people are naming the outlets on the sites and tweets that they claim are raising the prices of commodities or servicesThe names of more than two dozen outlets, a vast majority of them restaurants figured on social networking sites in comments yesterday which, it was claimed, had suddenly raised their rates.

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More religious channels on Qtel during Ramadan, including Al Wataniya

Sat, 2011-08-27 15:17 - By

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More religious channels are now available to customers on Qtel through its Mozaic TV service, as there has been increased demand for Islamic content during Ramadan. Qtel is screening Al Watanyia Channel for free on the Prime Arabia and Prime Asia packages.

A total of four channels have been added to the Prime Arabic and Prime Asia packages free of charge - the Arabic language channels Al Resalah, Al Afasy, Al Rahmah and Huda TV, which is available in English.

Leo Burnett wins Qtel account

Tue, 2011-07-19 06:55 - By

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Following one of the biggest pitches of the past 12 months, Qtel has awarded Leo Burnett its integrated creative account. Campaign ME reported that the account will cover both the company's corporate and consumer services. The agency is to provide communication management, strategic brand planning, creative development, 360° implementation and digital capabilities for Qtel.