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[March 27, 2006]

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, technology briefs column

(AME Info (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Mar. 26--LUCENT, ALCATEL MERGER TALKS: Lucent and Alcatel have confirmed that they are in talks 'about a potential merger of equals that is intended to be priced at market'. There can be no assurances that any agreement will be reached or that a transaction will be consummated and no further comment, said a press statement.


BAYT.COM FETES FIVE YEARS: The Middle East's online recruitment and career planning company, Bayt.com, celebrated its fifth year of success in Jordan. Bayt.com management entertained 75 top corporate clients from the Kingdom at the Sheraton Hotel in Amman. Invitees included top executives from Bank of Jordan, Aramex, Injaz, MobileCom, UNRWA, and others.

IDENTITY SUMMIT 2006 OPENS: The Fourth Middle East Biometrics Summit, The Identity Summit 2006, was inaugurated today at the Dusit Hotel in Dubai. An exhibition will also be held in parallel with the Summit where leading international companies will showcase the latest developments in the field of security solutions. The UAE will share its progress with the UAE National ID project.

BATELCO, NEW PAYMENT OPTION: Batelco has announced that in the event of disconnection, a customer will be automatically connected to a pre-recorded message which will include the amount overdue and provide the option to settle the account using a credit card. Once the card has been authorised by the system, the full service will be restored.

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