August 2010Issue No. 64
MTN rolls out 4th generation mobile technology
MTN Syria will install a new radio transmission system across the country, it announced on February 17.
The company has purchased the new GSM system – technically known as the RBS 6102 base station family – from Swedish company Ericsson, a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment. Initially, the system will start operating in and around the area of Aleppo before reaching coastal and central areas. Installation of the new system is due to start by the end of the month and be completed by the end of the year.
The new system is compatible with three types of mobile phone operating systems, over four frequencies. These include Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Long Term Evolution (LTE), the so-called 4th generation of mobile phone technology which will increase the speed and capacity of mobile phone networks. It also uses less power, which benefits the environment.
Free Zone revenues up SYP 300m (USD 6.4m) over last year: Revenue figures released for the industrial districts from the first six months of 2010.
Eleventh five-year plan focused on investments: PM Otri said the plan includes investment projects valued at SYP 4bn (USD 85m) with a special focus on Dier ez-Zor governorate.
Campaign to preserve oral heritage announced: The ministry of culture's folklore department will document Syria's story-telling tradition.
Oxford Business Group report released: The study of Syria's economy looks at the role of public-private partnerships in the oil industry and key transport projects.
Emirates Telecom Corp. bids to become Syria's third mobile carrier: The company is the bigger of two mobile operators in the UAE.
New law reorganises telecoms: The sector now contributes to 5 percent of GDP.
Man age 125 dies in Hassakeh: He left behind 187 children and grandchildren.
Homs archaeologocal find proves link between Mesopotamia, Mediterranean and Nile Valley: The dig indicates that the Katana Kingdom had important international-trade ties.
Third mobile phone operater to enter the market: The firm will join carriers Syriatel and MTN Syria.
Regional Special Olympics to be hosted in Syria: 2,500 athletes from 23 countries will participate in the games.
Authorities confiscate drugs: About two million illegal pills were smuggled into Syria from Lebanon.
Venezuela defends flights to Syria: The US c riticised the flights between Caracas, Damascus and Tehran.
Syrian and Iranian officials meet in Tehran: Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs Abdullah al-Dardari led the delegation.
Ancient coins confiscated in Hama: Police uncovered the 245 coins in an abandoned car.
Tourist visits up in 2010: The figure increased 56 percent during the first seven months of the year.
MTN Syria will install a new radio transmission system across the country, it announced on February 17.
