Qatar: Gulf Bridge International (GBI) announced today the signing of a new long term agreement on top of their existing partnership with Vodafone Qatar that will provide the telecommunications company with IP transit service, International SDH and Global Ethernet from Qatar to Europe and Asia. The latter has the ability to grow further with the increase in consumer and enterprise demand, capitalizing on GBI’s strategic connectivity corridors. This agreement is set to enhance the strategic business alliance between the two companies.

The GBI solution will offer Vodafone Qatar’s consumers and businesses secure connectivity that will serve Vodafone Qatar’s high internet and data demand locally and globally. The GBI network enhances reliability and business continuity and the North route guarantees access to European content. This is all supported by GBI’s 24/7 Network Operation Center.

Mr. Abdulla Al Ruwali, Executive Director and Managing Director of GBI said, “We are excited to be extending our partnership with Vodafone Qatar and working closely together on delivering value to our customers. As demonstrated by this agreement, we are looking forward to building sustainable, long-term partnerships with global leaders, with the ultimate goal of bringing the experience to our partners and end-users with the unique GBI network spread.”

Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Al-Thani, CEO, Vodafone Qatar said “Today’s announcement with GBI is another solid step in our constant strive to deliver a world class experience to both our mobile and broadband customers. The relationship represents an opportunity to significantly expand our reach through their network, as we focus our combined energies in order to serve a broader range of customers.”

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About GBI

Gulf Bridge International (GBI) is a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler that owns and operates a smart, fully managed service network. Our multilayer terrestrial and subsea cable meshed network bridges the East to the  West  through  the  Middle  East,  empowers  businesses,  connects  societies  and  contributes  to the   region’s   transformation   towards   knowledge-based   economies. Our   agility,  business innovation  and  diverse  portfolio  of  services  make  us  a  partner  of  choice  for  carriers, ISPs, governments, and the smart living ecosystem.  We  are  a  carrier’s  carrier  and  an  enterprise  global  managed  services  provider dedicated to turning the region into a global connectivity hub.

About Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C

Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar") provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications in the State of Qatar.  Vodafone Qatar commenced commercial operations in Qatar on 1 March 2009 with around 1.4 million customers now actively using Vodafone’s services supported by the Company’s state of the art network. Vodafone Qatar’s purpose is to inspire everyone to live a better today and build a better tomorrow. By being the most innovative digital company-blending the best of technology and human interaction in a personal, instant and simple way.  Please visit www.vodafone.qa for more details.

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