Hamilton says he had forgotten what it's like to lead after finishing second ahead of Perez
The companies have agreed to allow an exclusivity agreement to lapse, MTN said in a statement to the Johannesburg securities exchange late Friday.
The two companies entered into exclusive negotiations in late May after MTN's talks with India's biggest mobile operator Bharti collapsed over an ownership structure proposed by the South African firm.
Reliance, controlled by billionaire Anil Ambani, and MTN this month extended the deadline for talks to July 21 as a previous deadline expired on July 8.
A partnership could have created an emerging market powerhouse worth up to 70 billion dollars and with a 116 million subscriber base across the globe, eclipsing most Western mobile phone businesses.
Indian financial newspapers last month reported that RCom and MTN were close to a share swap deal and that talks were at an advanced stage, but the deal seemed to be threatened by a family feud between Anil Ambani and his brother.
The latest development came after the dispute between Anil Ambani and elder brother Mukesh escalated, with arbitration proceedings launched against Reliance Communications.
Mukesh Ambani, who controls India's largest private firm Reliance Industries, claims a right of first refusal over any plan to sell out by Reliance Communications. But Anil Ambani has strongly refuted the claim.
The billionaire brothers fell out and their family conglomerate broke up after the death of their father Dhirubhai in 2002.
Reliance Communications firm is the flagship of Anil Ambani's group and has 48 million subscribers. MTN, which has 68 million subscribers, is Africa's largest cellular operator.
Hamilton says he had forgotten what it's like to lead after finishing second ahead of Perez
The defence ministry said it intercepted 50 Ukrainian drones overnight
Media reports had suggested the trip would begin as soon as Sunday and last two days
Visitors can enjoy movies with family favourites, including ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Zootopia’ to match the wild theme every evening from 8pm
Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his congratulations to all eight honourees, recognising their inspiring efforts and significant contributions in service to society
His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges posed by flooding in various parts of the emirate
It will be humid by night and Sunday morning with a probability of mist formation over some coastal and internal areas
Nearly 6,000 volunteers linked to a single support group are working tirelessly across the country to help those affected