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Dubai Metro Green Line Goes Mobile with Huawei and du

ICT leader Huawei builds transmission network for du to provide enhanced mobile service to passengers

Dubai: Huawei, a leading global information and communication technology (ICT) solutions provider, has successfully deployed its transmission network solution on the Dubai Metro through du, enabling passengers and small retail businesses access to mobile services in the stations across 18 metro stops in total on the green line.

Huawei announces the successful completion of the project following the Middle East Rail that took place recently where it showcased its portfolio of railway solutions and participated in a series of panel discussions. Huawei offers a comprehensive set of products and solutions to urban rail operators and has completed a number of ground-breaking rail projects worldwide. With the MENA region currently the world's fastest growing market for rail projects, expected to double in size in the next decade, rail is central to Huawei's growth in the region.

Dr. Liu Qi, President, Middle East for Huawei Enterprise, commented: "Dubai is a great place to live, work and do business in, but as the city continues to grow, congestion and traffic are becoming more problematic. Better public transport infrastructure is an added draw for businesses investing in the region, and since it was created in 2009, the Dubai Metro has made the daily commute easier for thousands of workers.

"The transmission network we have built with du provides access to 2G, 3G, WiFi and WiMAX services, so passengers on the Green Line can now enjoy the commuting experience that little bit more by browsing the Internet, checking their emails, working on their laptops or even conducting meetings on the move. In the forty years UAE has achieved many milestones - the construction of the Dubai Metro is a significant one, and we're very pleased to have played our part."

While the region is undergoing more than $250 billion of planned investment in the railways sector, the GCC is leading the way with expected rail project spend of around $245bn, according to the MEED Railways Report 2011.

Hatem Bamatraf, Senior Vice President - Network Development and Operations, du, added: "By introducing our wireless broadband service on the Green Line, we have today taken another step in supporting Dubai leadership's vision of providing a seamless transportnetwork for the people of the emirate, Today our WiFi service is available across the entire network of Dubai Metro ."

"Passengers can purchase internet time either through credit cards or WoW recharge cards (available from du Shops and authorised outlets throughout the UAE), which allows them to connect to the Internet using WiFi enabled devices, conveniently as per their needs," he added.

Huawei's track record in the telecommunications industry, providing communications networks for 45 out of 50 of the world's top telecom operators, means it is in a strong position to develop communications for the region's modern high speed railways and metro transport systems. Huawei has worked on over 20 rail projects around the world and equipped a total length of 8000 kilometers of railway tracks with reliable and secure wireless systems.

Huawei recorded regional contract sales in 2011 of USD3.22 billion, an increase of 20 per cent compared with 2010. While consolidating its leading position within the telecom market, Huawei is also growing rapidly in the enterprise market; specifically in the transportation, government, banking and finance, oil and gas, power and utilities sectors.

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Huawei Technologies
Huawei is a leading ICT solutions provider. Through continuous customer-centric innovation, we have established end-to-end advantages in ICT network infrastructure, Application & Software, Professional Services and Devices. With comprehensive strengths in wireline, wireless and IP technologies, Huawei has gained a leading position in the all-IP convergence age. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries and have served 45 of the world's top 50 telecom operators, as well as one third of the world's population. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers.

Huawei is privately held and is 100% owned by its employees. As a progressive organization, Huawei undertakes management transformation, benchmarked against industry best practices. Since 1997, IBM, Hay Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Accenture have served as Huawei's consultants in such areas as corporate management, human resources management, employee shareholding plans, financial management and quality control.

Huawei Enterprise Business Group
The Enterprise Business Group service offerings focus on the enterprise infrastructure, enterprise communications, data centers, and industry applications. To support the cloud computing era and innovative new business models, the Enterprise Business Group also provides cloud computing-based data center and enterprise applications. The Enterprise Business Group has set up departmental organizations in over 100 countries and regions.

By leveraging its years of technical expertise and unmatched R&D capabilities, the Enterprise Business group is well-positioned to grow together with customers and partners for the future cloud computing and ICT convergence era.

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