Changes that are taking place include:
Two mobile operators, MTC-Vodafone and Etisalat have made significant
moves in expanding outside of Middle East markets.
(Nasdaq: LGBT), the leading media and entertainment company exclusively
serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, continues
to increase its traction in the LGBT women's market. Hanson, in her next iteration, has
planned for an even more fabulous series of events and celebrations, which
will be known as The Dinah, and will include more top entertainment with
events served up on a broader scope than ever before.com

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The Dinah's numerous events and parties coincide with the
Kraft Nabisco Championship LPGA golf tournament, taking place in nearby Rancho
Mirage., March 29, 2006
-- Opening Reception

Thu., April 2, 2006
-- The L WORD pool party with surprise appearances, L Word giveaways and
Dutch Superstar Amber performing her hits !

-- Paradise Closing Party with Thea Austin, the voice of Snap, performing
on stage

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Middle Eastern countries are beginning to move towards less government
involvement and greater competition in their telecoms markets, often
encouraged by World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership requirements. PlanetOut today announced
its partnership with Mariah Hanson, the founder and former executive producer
of the modern-day Dinah Shore Weekend .
"We've envisioned entertainment in 2006 that will be off the charts," said
Hanson."

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MTC-Vodafone acquired
pan-African mobile operator Celtel in March 2005.
Described as "the world's lesbian Spring Break," a distinctive combination
of event and sport, to be held March 29 to April 2, will draw between ten and
fifteen thousand women , who will converge on sun-drenched Palm Springs for fun
and camaraderie."
In March 1991, Hanson produced her first Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend
in Palm Springs.

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press
release contains forward -looking statements, including statements regarding
events associated with The Dinah in Palm Springs , the Gay Games and other
events PlanetOut's and Mariah Hanson's joint venture plan to produce, as well
as statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and
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Broadband is becoming more prevalent and is now available in most Middle
East countries . We're offering the proven
Dinah format of our famous pool parties and huge nighttime events, in addition
to adding live concerts, film screenings hosted by PowerUp!, and stellar
entertainment at all of our events.

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researchandmarkets. The Dinah will also feature the first Dinah
Film Festival , hosted by lesbian entertainment film organization PowerUp!,
with appearances by actress and director Jane Lynch, actress Michelle C., March 30, 2006
-- 1st annual Dinah Film Festival, hosted by PowerUp!, with appearances by
actress and director Jane Lynch, actress Michelle C., March 31, 2006
-- Dinah Central! Comedy featuring Margaret Cho

-- White Diamonds Party with performances by The Pussycat Dolls

Sat., April 1, 2006
-- One Big Saturday Pool Party with a book signing by Margaret Cho and
appearances by Maggie Cassella, MTV Reality stars Veronica, Rachel +
Coral

-- Treasure Island Dance Party with a performance by En Vogue

-- Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney performing the best of The Kathy and
Mo Show

-- Special Treasure Island prize hunt sponsored by PlanetOut

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Celtel provides services to
6 million subscribers in 13 countries. These events range from The
Dinah in Palm Springs to major events and parties at the Gay Games (July 15-
22) in Chicago, as well as other possible events in the future. The roster of performers
currently includes the chart-topping Pussycat Dolls , Dutch singing sensation
Amber and comedian Margaret Cho.thedinah. PlanetOut's brands include Gay .

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Hanson, with PlanetOut's backing, has arranged a talent pool on a grander
scale than any previous Dinah Shore Weekend.
PlanetOut entered into the partnership with Hanson to leverage The Dinah's
reach into the lesbian community, to further its mission by providing great
experiences , products and services for the LGBT women's market in 2006 and
beyond, as well as to deploy its far -reaching, cross-platform marketing plan
through events, travel, print and online vehicles. Bonilla and L Word
star Guenivere Turner.
PlanetOut brands also include The Advocate (http://www .advocate.com . Such factors include, among others, the company's
limited operating history and variability of operating results; the success of
PlanetOut's joint venture undertaking; the company's ability to leverage its
reach into the LGBT women's market to attract and retain subscribers and
advertisers; competition; timing of product launches; and the company's
dependence on technology infrastructure and the Internet. Additional
information concerning factors that could affect PlanetOut's future business
and financial results is included in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2004 and other public filings filed from time
to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available
at the SEC's website at http://www.

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The joint venture agreement calls for Hanson and PlanetOut to produce
several more events targeted at LGBT athletes. "Combining Mariah's
expertise and lesbian market knowledge, with the resources of PlanetOut, we
have created a team designed to provide the LGBT women's community with
powerful and fun ways to share experiences -- from an unforgettable Dinah to a
world-class LGBT women's site, to lesbian events at the Gay Games and much
more.com); and , HIVPlus
(http://www. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
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"The Dinah will be a groundbreaking weekend for the lesbian community
in terms of facilities, celebrities and community. While lesbians have been celebrating at the golf tournament
for more than 30 years, Hanson's pioneering vision catapulted the Dinah Shore
Weekend , now known widely in the LGBT community as The Dinah, into
international fame throughout the global gay women's market.

-- The Dinah Opening Party with a performance by Dana Adkins

Fri.com, and OUT+ABOUT Travel, as well as localized versions of the
Gay.com site, in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.outtraveler. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco with additional offices
in New York, Los Angeles, London and Buenos Aires, offers FORTUNE 1000 and
Global 500 advertisers access to what it believes to be the most extensive
network of gay and lesbian people in the world.

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Push-to-Talk takes (PTT) off -- There will be a total of seven operators
providing PTT services by mid-2005.
Bonilla and L Word star Guenivere Turner.

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Each country is represented by its own
chapter, comprehensively covering the key areas of interest including:

-- Key trends
-- Market overview
-- Regulatory environment
-- Major fixed network operators
-- Telecommunications infrastructure
-- Public data communications services
-- Internet
-- Broadband networks and services
-- Content and e-Services
-- Wireless communications
-- Broadcasting

For more information visit
http://www . The events and parties give lesbians from around the world a chance to
socialize in a supportive , open and celebratory environment.
"Mariah is a premiere producer in LGBT women's entertainment ," said Anne
Moellering, vice president, U.com, PlanetOut.com,
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Recent tariff reductions will further increase penetration
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A full schedule of planned events
can be found below. Event attendees at The
Dinah will be invited to become charter members of the company 's dedicated
LGBT women's Web site, scheduled for launch in summer 2006.
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New providers include Israel's three GSM
operators, Turkcell and two new iDEN operators in Jordan and Saudi Arabia;
This report on the "Middle East" provides information on Bahrain, Iran,
Iraq , Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria,
Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.com/reports/c18848

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UAE's Etisalat entered into a strategic
partnership with West African mobile operator Atlantique Telecom and acquired
a 50% stake in the group in April 2005.S .