DOHA: The Wataniya Mobile (WM), represented by the Qtel Group, has announced the launch of the commercial service of Wataniya Mobile across the West Bank. The launch of Wataniya Mobile's network is a significant achievement for the people of Palestine, the Palestinian Authority, Qtel Group and PIF, said in a press note issued here yesterday.
The Qtel Group delegation was represented by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman of The Qtel Group and Wataniya Group, Sheikh Mohammed bin Suhaim Al Thani, Deputy Chairman, and Dr Nasser Marafih, Chief Executive Officer of The Qtel Group.
The PIF was represented by Dr Mohammed Mustafa, Chairman of the Board of Wataniya Mobile and PIF President. Also present at the event was Tony Blair, Representative of the Middle East Diplomatic Quartet and Dr Mashour Abu Daqqa, Palestinian Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTiT). "On behalf of The Qtel Group and Wataniya, we are delighted to be here today to commemorate this very special occasion and moment for us all," said Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani. "The Qtel Group is committed to the Palestinian people and to playing a key role in the economic development of the country. The Palestinian telecommunications market has strong prospects for growth and will contribute to the wider growth of the economy. With the launch of Wataniya Mobile, we are delighted to be able to provide the Palestinian people with a long-awaited choice of a new telecommunications provider", he said.
Dr Mohammad Moustafa, Chairman of the Board of Wataniya Mobile and President of the Palestinian Investment Fund thanked President Mahmoud Abbas and Dr Mashour Abu Daqqa for their continuous efforts in bringing this project to life and making it a reality.
"This is a proud moment for the Palestinian Investment Fund in its role as a co-founder of Wataniya Mobile in Palestine, and we are equally proud of our partnership with The Qtel and Wataniya Groups. Wataniya Mobile represents our country's largest economic project since the establishment of the Palestinian Authority", Dr Mohammad said.
© The Peninsula 2009
