M&A Analysis
South Africa
South African fixed-line incumbent Telkom is looking to rebuild its partnership with US-based AT&T in a move that signals a change...
2010-09-01United Arab Emirates
The acquisition of US electric car producer Phoenix Motorcars by Dubai-based conglomerate Al Yousuf Group, has opened up the possibility of not just domestic vehicle production in the...
2010-07-28Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is looking for acquisitions in the Middle East and Asia in a bid to expand its footprint in these regions. The company's chief executive, Nasser Marafih, has highlighted...
2010-07-14The big players in Middle East telecoms will apparently see more consolidation on the way, according to a report on ITP.net. At the Arab Advisors Convergence Conference, key personnel...
2010-06-23Kenya
African explorer Afren has significantly expanded its geographical spread after agreeing to buy Canada-based Black Marlin for US$101mn on June 2.
2010-06-04Algeria
In a speech in Lebanon, Naguib Sawiris, chairman of Orascom Telecom, has made clear that his company aims to stay in the global telecoms space, despite the potential that much of its...
2010-06-04Congo, Dem. Rep.
Spurred by multi-million dollar merger and acquisition (M&A) deals involving regional telecommunications powerhouses such as Orascom Telecom Holdings and Zain, the African telecommunications...
2010-05-26United Arab Emirates
UAE-based company RAK Petroleum raised its stake in Middle East-focused producer DNO International to 20.5% on March 19, in a move seen as a potential precursor to a takeover bid....
2010-03-23
