May 24, 2011 - Doha, Qatar

At a glance:

Alcatel-Lucent is partnering this year with ICTQatar to become the pre-eminent and new platform for the information and communication sector in Qatar.

Alcatel-Lucent will be demonstrating during the ICTQatar conference the impact of FTTH technology in the GCC and its Socio-Economic consequences

Moreover, our customers will for the very first time in Qatar, experience the 'LTE Connected Car' at our booth E 47, a new class of vehicle-centric, travel-centric, and entertainment-centric applications and services to transform the end-user experience.

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About the event
Organized in partnership with ICTQatar, QITCOM will gather leading local, regional and international companies, government representatives, speakers, and delegates under one roof to discuss the latest communications technologies and how they apply to the future progress of Qatar and the region.

ICT developers, providers, users, and market leaders will participate in the inaugural conference and exhibition which aims to encourage attendees to interact with and learn about breakthrough technologies, solutions and most importantly the opportunities available in the Qatari and regional market. The conference program will tackle a rich mix of ICT themes related to Qatar and the region under the themes of "Innovate, Connect, Transform".

Alcatel-Lucent at QICT Conference & Exhibition
On the Occasion Alcatel-Lucent's with it's an unparalleled ability to offer end-to-end communications solutions to its customers, will present how it develops communication technologies to transform and enrich people's lives and the way they communicate. Discussing FTTH technology and the Socio-Economic impact of Broadband penetration as well as displaying our ng Connect car for the first time in Qatar will give our customers an unique opportunity to explore more on our expert, driven, intuitive, innovative profile as the first truly global communications solutions provider, with the most complete end-to-end portfolio of solutions and services in the industry.

"We have a clear vision of where networks are going, a deep understanding of customer needs, and an energetic culture of technical excellence and innovation.  We are a leader in all the major areas that define next-generation networks.  We employ the largest and most experienced services team in the industry, with operations in more than 130 countries.  We are a local partner with global reach," said Amr El Leithy, head of Alcatel-Lucent's activities in Africa and the Middle East.

For more media information, please contact:
Riham Khairy
Mobile: +20160 22 42 13
Email: Riham.Khairy@alcatel-Lucent.com
Website: www.alcatel-lucent.com

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