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Etisalat partners with Smart Dubai Government

Etisalat has announced its partnership with Smart Dubai Government to enhance the infrastructure of its existing network and proactively monitor and support to assist attain Dubai Government's Smart Dubai vision.

Smart Dubai Government is the technology arm of Smart Dubai, a city-wide effort to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth.

Wesam Lootah, CEO Smart Dubai Government Establishment and Abdulla Al Ahmed, Senior Vice President, Government sales, Etisalat, signed a master services arrangement today at the GITEX Technology Week 2016. Under the arrangement, Etisalat will assist construct the infrastructure to enhance the speed and efficiency of the existing network.

Wesam Lootah, CEO, Smart Dubai Government said: "Smart Dubai is committed towards making Dubai the happiest city on Earth. Today's tactical announcement will mainly benefit all Dubai government entities that work towards the objective of accomplishing this vision and interact to construct the future of the city. Technology and a robust facilities are an integral part of this improvement, for that reason it's essential to team up with a leading telco like Etisalat to utilise their proficiency in building this smart network. We look forward to working closely with Etisalat and their team of experts to shape the future of the city and the country."

Abdulla Al Ahmed, Senior Vice President, Government Sales, Etisalat stated: "Today's collaboration with Smart Dubai Government remains in line with Etisalat's promise to support the long-lasting method of the nation, we have developed a strong structure by combining our strengths in robust and resistant communications and facilities services with our environment of partners bringing worldwide experience.

" We think that with Etisalat's proficiency, abilities and strong performance history of providing flagship ICT projects, are well-positioned to support the UAE's 'Smart' vision, which is set to change the nation into an information-based economy. Etisalat has actually partnered with government entities on key projects bringing together our people, technologies and expertise in telecommunications and digital services and solutions for an on-time execution of complex projects.

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