TECOM Investments Hosts High Profile Delegation from Michigan State University |
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_2007_11_20.jpg) From left: Abdullatif AlMulla, Chief Executive Officer, TECOM Investments presenting a memento to Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon, President, Michigan State University.
Dubai - Abdullatif AlMulla, Chief Executive Officer, TECOM Investments, and Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director, Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Village, today hosted a high profile delegation from Michigan State University (MSU). Led by Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon, President, Michigan State University, the MSU delegation included Dr. Brendan Mullan, who will serve as the Executive Director of MSU in Dubai, and Dr. John Hudzik, Vice President for Global Engagement and Strategic Initiatives, MSU, the key administrative leader for the University's Dubai initiative. The Michigan State University launched its regional campus on Monday at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), a member of TECOM Investments. - Ends - About TECOM Investments TECOM Investments, based in Dubai, is a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, a global company dedicated to knowledge and life-improving industries. A creator of vibrant knowledge industry clusters, TECOM Investments is currently active in buoyant cutting-edge sectors like ICT, Media, Education, Biotechnology and Energy. A recognized leader in the global knowledge industry, TECOM Investments manages entities like Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai International Academic City, eHosting DataFort, International Media Production Zone, Dubai Outsource Zone, Dubai Studio City, DuBiotech and Enpark. TECOM Investments' phenomenal growth also encompasses local and international joint venture interests like Empower, a district cooling service provider established as a joint venture with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Emirates International Telecommunications Limited, a joint venture with Dubai Investment Group and SmartCity, a joint venture formed with SAMA Dubai to develop and manage knowledge industry townships worldwide. Emirates International Telecommunications Limited holds a 35 % stake in Tunisie Telecom and a 60 % stake in Maltacom, telecommunication carriers in Tunisia and Malta respectively. SmartCity has already laid the foundations of a global network of knowledge driven clusters through agreements to develop SmartCity Malta and SmartCity Kochi. TECOM Investments also has interests in Axiom, the largest mobile distributor in the Middle East, and Interoute, the operator of Europe's most densely connected voice and data network. For further information on DSC, please contact: Zeba Ahmad Associate Account Manager JiWiN The Exclusive Middle East Affiliate of Burson-Marsteller Tel:+9714 361 3 333 Fax:+9714 388 8 001 e-mail: zeba.ahmad@jiwin.ae
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