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DOHA, QATAR -8 November 2009: Gulf Bridge International (GBI), the Middle East's first privately owned submarine cable operator, and Iraq Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC)Iraq Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC)
, the leading company in providing telecommunications services in Iraq, have announced the signing of an agreement to establish a landing for GBI's advanced fiber optic Gulf Bridge International Cable System in Iraq.GBI's International Cable System undersea cable network is planned to connect the Gulf region states in a 'Gulf Ring' system, in addition to onward telecommunications connectivity to the Far East (East Route) and Europe (West Route).
Commenting on the importance of the GBI-ITPC MoU, GBI Chairman Rashid Al-Noaimi said: "The landing of GBI's new undersea telecommunications cable is a historic event, as it is the first cable to be landed in Iraq. This step will certainly improve Iraqi economic performance especially the telecommunication sector, motivate the development process and facilitate various business investments".
GBI International Cable System is the first cable to be landed in Iraq and will contribute in developing telecommunications services for both individuals and companies. The cable will provide high capacity internet services especially with Gulf countries, and will help in reconnecting Iraq with the rest of the world through high speed, reliable cable networks.
"This MOU reflects strong Qatari-Iraqi relations, and it opens doors for more co-operation in other fields in the future. We look forward for the best mutual investments between Iraq and Qatar, as well as our people's interest," said Jawad Al-Hindawi, Iraqi Ambassador to Qatar.
Qasim Mohamed Jasim Al-Hasani, Director General of ITPCITPC stated: "The landing of the GBI cable in Iraq will provide unprecedented services, and will support other sectors which will benefit from the rapid and immediate communication the GBI cable will offer."
The GBI International Cable System offers options to upgrade to a true 64 x 40Gbps per fiber pair system, enabling real-time communications for telecommunications operators and major industries.
For more details about GBI International Cable System, visit www.gulfbridgeinternational.com
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About Gulf Bridge International
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) is a new company dedicated to connecting all the nations of the Gulf to one another and to the rest of the world East and West, using the latest fiber optic technologies. The GBI network will be developed and owned by GCC strategic investors who are building strategic infrastructure to serve the entire region. GBI is first in the region to adapt the latest technology from the industry leader in undersea networking.
For more information visit www.gulfbridgeinternational.com
For further information, please contact:
Krikor Khatchikian
Telephone: + 974 576 3965
Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations,
Doha,
Qatar
Email: Krikor.Khatchikian@cohnwolfeqatar.com
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