25 January 2011

MUSCAT -- HP announced the opening of its commercial operations in Oman with the formal inauguration of its office located at Knowledge Oasis, Muscat. Through its new operational base in Oman, HP will now be able to offer a higher level of sales, services and support capabilities to better serve the vibrant IT sector in Oman. HP has been active and present in Oman over the past six years and is now looking to significantly expand its operations and make additional investments in the country.

"We look forward to a more sustained and deeper involvement with our new office to enhance our market presence and contribute to the development of the local workforce in the country." said Santiago Cortes, Vice President and Managing Director, HP Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa. "At HP, we are truly committed to working with the government, businesses and our partners in Oman to develop a stronger and more innovative knowledge-based economy in Oman by using our world-class solutions and innovative approach."

"On this occasion, I would like to welcome HP and congratulate them on the launch of their commercial operations in Oman," said Dr Salim al Ruzaiqi, CEO, Information Technology Authority (ITA), Oman. At ITA, we have been focusing on creating a successful knowledge-based economy by developing Oman's ICT sector as part of the country's ambitious economic diversification plan. We look forward to engaging with HP and its leadership team here locally to work together on an integrated approach to enhance our ICT sector."

"We are delighted to establish our formal presence by opening our commercial office in Oman," said Eyad Shihabi, Managing Director and Enterprise Business Lead, HP Middle East. "Our enhanced presence will also be a key driver in helping us increase our significant market share in the Enterprise market in Oman with the overall IT market showing significant growth potential in the future."

"We are very pleased to have the formal launch of HP's commercial office in Knowledge Oasis Muscat," said Mohamed al Maskary -- Director General, Knowledge Oasis Muscat. "Over the years, we have been very successful in establishing Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) as an international hub of business excellence. HP's presence here is further endorsement of the excellent infrastructure and support we have been able to provide to attract a diverse array of international, regional and domestic businesses."

© Oman Daily Observer 2011