ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The UAE, Represented by a high level delegation headed by H.E. Mohammad Al Qamzi, Chairman of the TRA, will participate the in ITU Telecom World 2011 which will be held in Geneva during 24 and 27 October 2011, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This UAE delegation also included high level representatives from Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du).
Commenting on the participation, H.E. Director General commented: "The UAE continues its approach aiming to expand its participation in regional and international ICT events. We seek through our international participation to strengthen our interaction with those working in the ICT sector, in order to acquire new expertise and examine what can be copied and implemented in our local sector, thus raising the standard of the services provided and achieving total satisfaction and a safe environment for users."
"Among the things that attracted us to participate in this conference is the high-level international participation, which includes heads of states and governments, alongside leaders in the sector and representatives of international organizations. On the other hand, inviting us to attend the conference undoubtedly reflects the regionally leading position and the globally renowned position attained by the ICT sector in UAE. We are proud to be part of this prestigious gathering."
ITU Telecom World 2011 attracts stakeholders from all over the sector and from around the world to exchange information and carry out strategic discussions about many important topics, alongside ensuring high level connectivity among the participants.
"During the last few decades, Etisalat has contributed to building an infrastructure that has propelled the United Arab Emirates to be in a prestigious global position, as the UAE's telecom sector and its leadership is a true benchmark in providing world-class services. This conference is an ideal opportunity for participants to witness Etisalat's achievements, specifically those related to the latest pioneering technologies, such as the 4G LTE network and the Fiber Optics Network, in addition to observing the achievements of other participants in the industry. It is also an ideal platform for exchanging experiences and new ideas impacting the ever-evolving sector. We are pleased to be a part of this delegation that truly represents the United Arab Emirates and we hope the conference will achieve its objectives," Nasser Bin Obood Al Falasi, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat said.
Expressing his views on participation at the event, Osman Sultan, CEO, du, said: "The UAE is amongst the most progressive of nations in the adoption of new technologies - whether in IT or telecom. The ITU Telecom World 2011 event is a forum where the future architects of telecom meet, and today it gives us immense pleasure to be here as a part of UAE contingent, not just showcasing some of the things we do but more importantly exchange views and opinions with the global telecom leaders. I look forward to a very fruitful event and wish everyone great success."
Heads of states and governments, presidents of UN agencies, CEOs of leading companies in this sector, as well as governors of major cities around the world and a wide spectrum of experts and innovators in the digital world will participate in ITU Telecom World 2011.
TRA's participation in ITU Telecom World 2011 was not limited to attendance only, as the authority contributed, with Etisalat and du, in sponsoring the equipment of the area set apart for the heads of states and governments, presidents of UN agencies, CEOs of leading companies, experts and innovators taking part in the conference.
For more info, visit www.tra.gov.ae.
*Source: ME NewsWire
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