Gitex 2009 opened at WTC, & airport exhibition centres.

The Visitor turnout is not as expected, however it was decalred that the sale is at PAR in comparison to 2008.

Etisalat today unveiled its first self-branded mobile device. The company is aiming the Etisalat 211 FM at its price-conscious customers, who can purchase the device bundled for as low as Dhs265. Etisalat has also bundled the device with a Wasel SIM card along with Dhs165 of free airtime credit for international calls, over a period of 3 months