Etisalat reports 31% jump in profit

In the first three months of 2006 Etisalat has reported a 31% increase in net profit to AED1.24 billion (USD337 million). Wireless subscribers rose to 4.76 million at 31 March 2006, while internet subscriptions (including broadband) rose to 570,000 and fixed line connections stood at 1.25 million.