Etisalat signs strategic agreement with Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone

Dubai, 15 October 2014

The agreement was signed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Managing Director of RAK FTZ and Abdul Aziz Taryam, CEO Advisor and General Manager - Northern Emirates.

Etisalat signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Authority (RAK FTZ) to enhance operational efficiencies through implementation of advanced telecommunications and ICT services.

The agreement was signed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Managing Director of RAK FTZ and Abdul Aziz Taryam, CEO Advisor and General Manager - Northern Emirates, Etisalat at the telco's stands on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2014.

Abdul Aziz Taryam commented, "The agreement signifies Etisalat's commitment to update and implement modern telecommunications and ICT services and solutions for the UAE's government sector. Our strategic partnership with RAK Free Zone aims to support the Authority in its endeavour to provide its tenants with quality services that rely on a solid ICT infrastructure and systems."

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi said, "We are keen to expand our cooperation with Etisalat and implement the latest communications solutions to improve operational efficiencies internally and quality of service that we provided to businesses at the RAK Free Zone."

"Etisalat's decades of experience and global expertise in telecommunications and ICT will greatly help in our modernisation objective at the free zone", added HH Sheikh Al Qasimi.

Etisalat's participation in GITEX Technology week is marked with a demonstration of a broad spectrum of services and solutions enabling a smart future. Interactive zones at the event feature dynamic showcase of futuristic solutions across industry verticals include government, health care, education, energy, banking, transportation and business solutions.

The week-long event will also see Etisalat forge strategic partnerships with local, regional and international partners.

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