Agreement will boost the Freezone's efforts to create a world class telecom infrastructure for businesses
The Dubai Airport Freezone today announced the signing of an agreement with Etisalat as part of a strategic initiative aimed at delivering enhanced telecom & ICT services for tenants at the Freezone with direct access to Etisalat services on a priority basis. The agreement will benefit more than 1,450 companies currently operating at the Freezone employing more than 12,000 people.
Dubai Airport Freezone will work closely with Etisalat to create value for customers and bring all the benefits of enhanced ICT services for its tenants thereby making the Freezone a better place for international companies to do business.
Initiatives like these will improve and enhance the business infrastructure in the emirate as part of a long term strategy aimed at delivering world-class infrastructure in Dubai. This is in line with the Dubai government's strategic initiative articulated by H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
As part of this agreement, Etisalat will establish a dedicated presence within Dubai Airport Freezone to facilitate Etisalat services and support for tenants at the Freezone. The move will help Etisalat to better understand the ICT requirements of tenants and serve these requirements in a more tailored manner, enabling high productivity for businesses with the Freezone many of whom are global companies with international branches. These businesses require high quality telecom and other ICT services to interact with their offices abroad and with their international trading partners.
According to Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone "This agreement with Etisalat is in line with our objective of delivering a world class infrastructure for companies who want to be based in Dubai. This partnership will further augment the Freezone's reputation as the premier provider of business services for a diverse range of international customers who rely on us to create the most attractive investment opportunities for their business."
According to Abdulla Al Mana, GM, Etisalat Dubai, "Our partnership with Dubai Airport Freezone is a significant milestone and will pave the way for delivery of world class communication services to the Freezone. Our intention is to work very closely with Dubai Airport Freezone to understand their needs and help them achieve their business objectives by enhancing their ICT infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, boosting productivity and optimizing costs through a partnership based approach."
Mohammed Al Hashimi, Executive Director, Corporate Services, Dubai Airport Freezone, said, "We, at Dubai Airport Freezone, persistently strive in providing quality services to our tenants by utilizing all resources available to facilitate a convenient business environment. Some of these services are provided via our strategic partners such as Etisalat. The availability of latest telecommunication technologies and the reliability of the service provider is a vital element to the continuity of any business, and Etisalat are relentlessly working toward achieving this demand. This partnership will indeed assist us in attaining our desired objective to serve our customers in the best possible way."
"Our partnership agreement with Dubai Airport Freezone is part of our long term strategy aimed at developing a closer relationship with our SMB customers located within specific business zones across the country and to deliver the best in telecom and ICT services to enhance customer satisfaction," said Abdulla Hashim, Sr. VP, Business Solutions, Etisalat. "The SMB sector is a vital focus area for Etisalat and we are enhancing our ICT offerings for the sector to help companies achieve higher productivity and operational
efficiencies. This latest initiative will also bring more synergies in terms of ICT services & joint marketing activities with Dubai Airport Freezone."
Over the past 13 years. Dubai Airport Freezone has positioned themselves as one of the most successful economic ventures in the Gulf region. The Freezone boasts of excellent cargo / logistics facilities and online services that are proving to be a stimulus to a diversified chain of clientele such as luxury automobiles, Aviation industries, international cosmetics and perfume brands, pharmaceutical companies, jewellery & precious stones, IT & electronics companies and air charter businesses.
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