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The Saudi Telecom Company has bought another 20% stake in UAE-based digital media firm Intigral. The $24 million deal will raise STC's stake in Intigral to 71%. The telecom operator is reportedly funding the purchase through its own reserves. "The move is consistent with the strategy to focus on providing content services that are important to many of its customers," STC officials said in a statement. Intigral provides content on mobile phones and television.
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This year’s Dubai International Advertising Festival, Dubai Lynx, has received 1364 entries from 16 countries in 10 categories. The event is set to kick off Sunday 14th to celebrate creative excellence in MENA’s advertising and communications industry. Other awards to be revealed during the Awards Ceremony are: Agency of the Year, Media Agency of the Year and the new Network of the Year.
Saudi Telecom Company will be honoured with the 2010 Advertiser of the Year and Ramzi Raad, Chairman & CEO of TBWA\RAAD Middle East, will be presented with the prestigious 2010 Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year Award.
Winners will be honoured during a dinner that will be held on Wednesday, March 17th.
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Leo Burnett Kuwait, a leading creative agency, was recently awarded the creative account for the Kuwait Telecom Company (KTC) - the newest telecommunications company in the Gulf state.