Fostering Collaboration Between Dubai Carbon Centre Of Excellence And United Nations Development Programme

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Within the framework of mutual collaboration between Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) and the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP) in the UAE, Engineer Waleed Ali Salman, Chairman of DCCE received Gordon Johnson, deputy of resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP)  in the UAE, recently appointed  to handle carbon activities.

The two sides discussed the latest developments and updates regarding   the common projects between DCCE and UNDP. Also, they tackled ways of developing and expanding the correlative fields of cooperation between the two sides.

On this occasion, His Excellency Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy stated: "Being the first of its kind in the Middle East in terms of specialty in carbon emissions’ reduction, DCCE provides cutting-edge expertise aiming to develop eco-friendly initiatives and assuming an effective role for a cleaner and purer environment."

"DCCE works correlatively to strengthen Dubai’s capabilities in the field of reducing carbon emissions through the mechanism of clean development. Reducing carbon emissions has become one of the most serious issues which the world faces nowadays, as it negatively influences the environment, economy and quality of life," His Excellency further added.

Engineer Waleed Ali Salman, Chairman of DCCE, pointed out: "During the meeting, we tackled the progress of the current projects as well as future strategies of the centre. Nowadays, the most effective ways to minimize carbon emissions lie within economic sectors themselves. DCCE is aspiring to be a drive for carbon trading among organizations in Dubai, and to support governmental initiatives aiming to improve their environmental efficiency in the Emirate.

 All these endeavors intend to facilitate and streamline Dubai’s drive towards an economy with low carbon emissions from environmental, economical and social aspects in a responsible way. Moreover, the Centre aims to unprecedentedly respond to the Emirate’s world responsibilities to address climate change in a way that leads to environmental sustainability and economic profits."

DCCE was launched in 2011 as per the directives from His Highness Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Council of Energy, through an agreement executed between Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the United Nations Development Programme."

DCCE was set up as a mutual project between public sector and private sector. This centre encompasses Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubal, ENOC and Estidama. This Centre aims to push forward the wheel of projects during the last years of KYOTO Protocol. DCCE is regarded as the first of its kind in the region, and it aims to make the best use of carbon in the Emirate of Dubai through the mechanism of clean development implementing the best practices in the field of reducing carbon emissions.

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence is a key component of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, which spares no effort to develop an economy based on sustainable energy.

Al Tayer Honours RTA Best Scoring Departments In The Standards Of Dubai Government Excellence Program

Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji: His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) highlighted the importance of having in place a distinctive national leadership at various business levels, stating that, during the last five years, RTA provided all forms of support & resources, implemented development projects and introduced a host of motivational tools with a view to building and qualifying capable national leaders at all work sites and organizational levels.

Al Tayer recently made these remarks in an event held to honour the best RTA departments based on the results of the internal assessment of departments carried out on the basis of the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) 2010, in the presence of RTA’s CEOs and Directors.

“RTA is keen on promoting its human resources and uplifting the caliber of its young promising leaders as they are the backbone of positive strategic thinking of the RTA; which has rolled out several training programs such as Qiyadi Program targeting 40 Directors and Managers nominated to take up senior management positions. It also initiated the Improvement of Individual Performance of RTA Directors Program, aimed at qualifying 140 Directors and Managers through offering them 16 different courses, and the Pioneering Program aimed at educating RTA leadership on the policies, regulations and vital processes. It also instituted the Knowledge Transfer to Rail Agency Employees Program, and made agreements with several UAE educational institutions aimed at establishing educational programs serving RTA business such as Roads Diploma, encouraging employees to pursue their academic education, and granting employees educational vacations and overseas missions.

“From inception RTA made several achievements and successes such as launching the Strategic Transport Plan 2020, constructing & operating the Dubai Metro Red Line on 09/09/09, designing & constructing roads, bridges and crossings network, upgrading land & marine mass transit systems, and setting up a corporate risk assessment and analysis system.

“In the foreseeable future, RTA will set sight on three key drivers; the first one is to offer better services to customers and strategic partners. RTA customers satisfaction rating has soared substantially over the last few years jumping from 59 per cent in 2006 to 85 per cent in 2010. The second one is to raise employees’ satisfaction rating and the third one is to promote saving and enhancement of efficiency. Saving must be a culture and work methodology of the RTA in future, and offering quality service must be an objective of each and every employee,” said Al Tayer.

Al Tayer praised the Departments winning the first five positions in accordance with the results of the internal assessment of the performance of Departments based on the standards of the Dubai Government Excellence Program 2010 where Traffic Department, Traffic & Roads Agency ranked first after achieving massive performance improvement leapfrogging from the 33rd position in 2008 to the 8th position in 2009 and once again to the first one in 2010. The Human Resources Department & Development came second, followed by Internal Audit Dep’t in the third position, Contracts & Procurement Dep’t in the fourth position and Strategic Planning Dep’t in the fifth position. Al Tayer also decorated the Most Advanced Departments where Human Resources & Development Dep’t topped the list, next came Automatic Fare Collection Dep’t as second, Parking Dep’t as third, Roads Dep’t as fourth, Drivers Licensing Dep’t as fifth, Safety and Risk Planning & Regulation Dep’t as sixth and Rail Projects Construction Dep’t was the 7th.

Al Tayer called on male and female employees at various RTA sectors and agencies to lend all possible support to the excellence teams and committees, urging them to continue the excellence drive and redouble their efforts in order to realize the aspirations sought by the RTA.

For her part engineer Maitha bin Udai, CEO of RTA Traffic & Roads Agency, said: “Winning the first position is a natural result of the efforts made by the Department last year and the success ingredients enjoyed by the Departments of Traffic & Roads Agency; which have made substantial progress in the performance criteria during the past months.

“This achievement is a source of pride and at the same time prompts us to put in more efforts as it came early on during the current year; which motivates other Departments of the Agency to take early action this year towards achieving higher positions. This status also poses a continuous challenge to the Traffic Department in order to maintain its premier position,” said Maitha in a final remark.
 

RTA Bags 2nd Middle East Customer Service Excellence Award

Roads & Transport Authority – Manal Khalid:

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has scooped the Middle East Customer Service Excellence Award in the Government Departments category 2010, for the second straight time. The Award, which was accorded by the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute, an entity affiliated to Datamatix Group, was received on behalf of the RTA by Yousef Jawad, CEO of Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, during a ceremony held in Al Falak Hall, Burj Al Arab, Dubai in the presence of top executives of public and private entities at the regional and international levels, as well as the diplomatic corp in the region.

Jawad commended RTA’s winning of this prestigious Award considering it another achievement added to RTA record accorded by a world-class entity demonstrating the high profile of the RTA as an advanced transport service provider that adopts methodologies, programs and concepts contributing to the evolution of modern management strategies that commensurate to the aspirations of citizens and residents as well as the business and private sector.

“The Middle East Excellence Awards Institute is always keen on tracking the excellence path of various public and private entities through carrying elaborate field studies and surveys to identify the best modern practices, technological applications, governance projects, economic methodologies and the successful global standards applicable to customer services,” said Jawad.

“RTA places customers on the top of its priorities before embarking on the planning and implementation process and for this sake it has established centers at vital Dubai localities to serve customers and introduce the best technological systems to communicate with them. Scooping these awards by the RTA despite the obvious fierce competition has a strong bearing on the fact that today’s world only acknowledges the successful & excellent models, and credits those who are capable of contribution and creativity in line with the global quality and competitiveness standards,” he added.

It is noteworthy that the Middle East Excellence Customer Service Award is held annually to recognize the agencies operating at high efficiency through nurturing an environment suitable for offering services, developing new and successful standards & models and promoting the level of service and customer satisfaction in addition to adopting the best and modern administrative and technological practices.
 

GETEX Dubai 2011 To Hold Excellence Forums For Professionals And Graduating Students In Engineering, Business Finance And Medicine Healthcare

GETEX Dubai 2011, the Middle East and Asia’s leading education, training and professional development event, has announced that it will host three dedicated interactive forums that are designed to boost the knowledge and networking potential of graduating students and young professionals.

The series consists of the "Excellence in Engineering”, "Excellence in Business & Finance" and "Excellence in Medicine & Healthcare" and is open by invitation and pre-registration only. Each of these forums will be hosted under the direction of leading Industry and Academic organizations with a mission to provide participants with an overview of project analysis, project planning, trouble-shooting and problem-solving. Recommendations, assistance and advice on hiring processes will be offered as part of the programme. The event will serve as a networking platform between learners and future employers.

Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, International Conferences & Exhibitions (IC&E), organisers of the event, said: "The Excellence Forum series has been organised to provide a powerful platform where learners can boost their career prospects with the help of experts in key industries. It provides an excellent opportunity for students and young professionals to evaluate their career choices as well as available academic programs that would enhance their prospects in the job market."

In addition to the Excellence Forum series, GETEX 2011 will also feature the Global EDTech Forum, which will facilitate professional development, the sharing of ideas and skill building for over 400 teachers, schools leaders and faculty members on how technology can improve the teaching and learning experience.

GETEX 2011 will run from April 14 to 16, 2011 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Over 350 regional and international institutions will collectively offer up to 2500 study options to an audience of over 30,000 visitors from across the region.

Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, GETEX 2011 will feature all the major universities and training institutions in the UAE and from over 37 countries around the world.
 

du Becomes The First Telecommunications Company In The Middle East To Receive An Award For Excellence In Procurement Practice

In recognition of excellence in procurement and supply chain practices, du – the UAE’s integrated telecom service provider has been awarded a coveted certification by the UK-based Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.2 This global accreditation is awarded to businesses and organisations for achieving the highest international standards in their procurement and supply chain policies and procedures. The certification is awarded after a series of rigorous comprehensive and systemic reviews carried out by an independent auditor.

Osman Sultan, CEO, du, said: “I’m delighted that we are the first telecom operator in the region to be given the award. To have a third party come into our organisation and look at our procurement process and highlight any gaps and improvements has been really useful. We have gained significant comfort knowing that our processes meet international standards. I congratulate the entire Supply Chain team for their efforts and wish them greater success.”

Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Human Resources & Shared Services Officer, du, said: “ We are proud to receive such an accreditation as it demonstrates our strict adherence to corporate governance and best procurement practices across all the Supply Chain despite being a relatively young company.”

David Noble, CEO, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, said: “We are pleased to present this certification to du. They have demonstrated that they have robust procurement policies, processes and procedures in place which will bring tangible business benefits and increase their credibility amongst partners, stakeholders and customers throughout the world. This is not an easy accreditation process. It requires hard work dedication, and excellent people, so I congratulate them on their achievement.”

CIPS certification is valid for four years with interim audits every 12 months. The benefits of accreditation are increased reputation amongst peers, customers and the market; embracing continuous improvement, establishing robust ethical practices and the assurance of value-add in procurement transactions.

 

AGMC Celebrates 35 Years Of Excellence And Announces Completion Date Of Multimillion Dirham Investment In Business

AGMC, the importer for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has reaffirmed its commitment to the UAE with a multimillion dirham expansion to its flagship showroom on Dubai’s
Sheikh Zayed Road, extensive training for staff and all new diagnostic equipment.

Representing an additional investment of over 50 million dirhams, the new facilities are a culmination of an impressive first 35 years in business and will mark an exciting new era for the BMW Group brands in the emirates.
Latest results from the importer reveal sustained growth in the first two months of 2011 following a 19% sales growth last year. Compared to January to February period in 2010, AGMC sales increased 34% for BMW, 170% for MINI and 113% for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Located off Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, the original showroom was inaugurated in 1996 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The redeveloped flagship facility which will officially open at the end of April, covers a total area of 33,000 square meters and features state-of-the-art sales and after-sales facilities, 24 hour Fast Lane Service, a dedicated workshop for BMW 7 Series, X5 and X6 customers and a new car delivery area.

AGMC has also increased its workforce by an additional 150 employees to staff the new facility and workshop. In addition, the importer has invested heavily in training for all sales and after sales teams to ensure the best products and the best service. The new showroom also boasts all new diagnostic equipment and has new systems and processes in place to ensure more efficient customer service turn-around times

Commenting on the company’s substantial investment, Stathis I Stathis, newly appointed Managing Director of Al Batha Automotive Group, AGMC’s parent company said: “With the expansion of our flagship showroom, investment in staff training and the most technologically advanced repair and diagnosis equipment in the automotive industry, we are able to support the company’s sustained growth whilst ensuring outstanding product and customer service to our clientele who expect the very best. Over the years, the model portfolio of the three BMW Group brands has expanded and grown in popularity and we fully expect this growth to continue throughout 2011.”

Stathis I Stathis will now hand over day to day operations to Kevin Hughes, AGMC’s new General Manager. The Scottish national will utilize his vast experience to drive AGMC’s expansion as the company looks to build on their success to date.

AGMC also unveiled the all new BMW 6 Series Convertible earlier this week. The second BMW model to be launched this year, the third generation 6 Series is a very different car from its predecessor in terms of design, comfort and engineering. With its new sporting and elegant design, excellent comfort and the highest standard in efficiency in its class, the new 6 Series is expected to set trends in the premium car segment and will add to the model’s already impressive thirty five year success story.
 

Al Zahid Reviews His Excellence Experience At Best Practices Conference 2010

Dr. Khalid Al Zahid, Director of Marine Transport, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has delivered a presentation entitled “My Journey with Excellence” during his recent participation in the Best Practices Conference 2010 organized by the Department of Economic Development in collaboration with the Dubai Quality Group. His participation came in his capacity as winner of the Distinguished Government Employee Award 2009.

During the Conference, Al Zahid reviewed his experience with excellence and how he was impressed by the book of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, entitled “My Vision”, which he considered as a basic source of inspiration with respect to a number of ideas in the academic and professional arenas.

With regard to the academic aspect, the Director of Marine Transport spoke about the factors underlying his selection of Beach Engineering as a useful field of activity for the nation. He referred to the numerous difficulties encountered in this field due to the scarce local experiences and reference material. However, with strong determination and patience he has managed to achieve his aspirations by obtaining his PhD while continuing to discharge his normal official duty.

Regarding the practical aspect of his life, Al Zahid explained that, during his career, he filled various government posts, including project engineer, head of branch, head of section and director in a course of six years, during which he managed to obtain his Master degree. By so doing, Al Zahid is delivering a message to all individuals urging them to have the necessary will and determination to pursue their academic education during the course of their practical life through striking a balance between the two.

Al Zahid shed light on the milestones of his career culminated in obtaining the Distinguished Government Employee Award 2009; which was preceded by obtaining the Distinguished Government Technical Employee Award in 2004 as well. In addition, he has made a quantum leap in marine transport making it an inseparable part of the public transport set up providing smooth, safe and attractive services demonstrated in the launch of the waterbus, or the planning and introduction of water taxi and ferry, all of which make the first regional debut.

The Director of Marine Transport spoke about his own experience in leadership and how he benefited from the pioneers of this field, at the forefront of whom is His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director in matching the long-term strategic drive with the transient operational obligations, empowering & enriching human resources and working teams and managing the change within agencies and authorities.

He also reviewed his experience in the field of innovation showing how he introduced modern beach surveying systems and technologies in Dubai Emirate saving time, effort and money through the use of conventional methods. Commenting on his knowledge, he pointed out that his knowledge was enriched by visits to a number of developed countries where he familiarized himself with their best practices in marine transport, and the presentation of working papers in many conferences and international and regional forums as well as the effective participation in specialized professional panels.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Khalid Al Zahid had made effective participations in several official and unofficial events. In the official front, he was in charge of organizing several conferences and managing major events such as the Dubai Metro inauguration ceremony. Unofficially, he had a long standing experience with Dubai Television and many international and local events involving sports, community service and voluntary activities.

HBMeU Seeks To Stimulate Scientific Interaction And Strengthen Quest For Excellence In Learning Through Annual Congress 2011

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and University President, Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University (HBMeU), a leader in the field of e-Learning and quality management in the Arab World, has announced that it will hold the Annual Congress 2011 from January 31 to February 3, 2011.

The Annual Congress 2011 will provide an international platform for three important conferences: the 5th Quality Conference in the Middle East – TQM and Excellence: A Framework for Managing Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility; the 4th Conference on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East – In Search of New Paradigms for Re-engineering Education; and the 3rd e-Health Conference in the Middle East – Excellence in Healthcare: From Global Perspectives to Local Opportunities.

Organised under the theme "Being at the Leading Edge – How to Give Quest for Excellence a New Meaning", the Annual Congress 2011 will feature an international gathering of thinkers, researchers, experts, gurus and practitioners who will present novel ideas, demonstrate how original research is supported by evidence-based arguments, share new concepts and illustrate best practice applications in various sectors of the economy. HBMeU has revealed that it has invited scholars, researchers and intellectuals in the Middle East and from other parts of the world to submit various research works concerning quality, e-Learning and e-Health.

The Annual Congress 2011 will also include special Policy and Strategy Roundtables and the Annual Congress Exhibition, which will be a showcase of technologies being used by organisations to drive excellence and innovation in their respective fields. Another key component of the event is the Congress Awards, which has been organised to encourage and recognise pioneering and original research work. The awards to be handed out are the Harrington Best TQM Thesis/Project Award, Parasuraman Service Excellence Prize, Kondo Research Prize: People and Organizational Culture Perspective, and the Masie e-Learning Research Grant.

The Annual Congress 2011 will open with a presentation from the main keynote speaker, Professor Farouk El Baz, Research Professor and Director of the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University in the USA, and Adjunct Professor of Geology at the Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University in Egypt. Professor El Baz will expound on the topic "Essence of Management: Lessons from the Apollo Program", wherein he will focus primarily on good management practices that result in organisational excellence based on his experience as one of the scientists who worked with NASA to assist in the planning of scientific exploration of the moon.

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMeU, said: "We expect lively debates and discussions as there will be hundreds of scientific research works that will be presented at the Congress. The focus on scientific research is a key factor that will help distinguish the Annual Congress 2011 as the definitive platform to cultivate fresh ideas, concepts and innovations from various schools of thought. The Congress also complements the efforts of HBMeU to nurture the growth of the body knowledge in the UAE and across the Middle East region by stimulating scientific interaction and a healthy, useful exchange of ideas among specialists, scientists, researchers, distinguished professionals and other likeminded people from various inter-related fields of expertise."

"The excitement has certainly been building up as we eagerly look forward to the latest innovations, new scientific research work and ideas that can be applied in various sectors of the society. In this regard, we are also inviting other intellectuals, researchers and scholars to submit their findings and studies as we aim to further enrich and expand the scope of the Congress across a much wider range of specialities," added Dr. Al Awar.

"HBMeU believes that the quest for excellence in learning in the 21st century necessitates a change in vision and strategies that focus on leadership, productivity and services. Moreover, as we enter a new frontier in our continuing pursuit of knowledge, we likewise need to reassess and evolve existing culture, structure, behaviour and systems as we emphasise more on services and quality as well as technological advances. HBMeU has organised the Annual Congress 2011 to serve as a strategically important platform to achieve these objectives and to further strengthen our quest for excellence in learning, particularly in light of emerging challenges and complexities," said Dr. Al Awar.

Following the official opening of the Congress, there will be concurrent general assemblies held by the Middle East Quality Association, Middle East e-Learning Association and the e-Health Scientific Society. The opening day activities conclude with an advisory board meeting involving the e-School of Business and Quality Management, the School of e-Education and the e-School of Health & Environmental Studies.

The concurrent conferences will commence on the second day of the Annual Congress 2011 and will continue until the third day. Keynote addresses will be delivered by prominent personalities in the fields of e-Learning, e-Health & Environment, and Quality. Each conference will also host a panel discussion wherein parallel presentations will be delivered by various researchers and intellectuals.

Meanwhile, the Virtual Executive Club (VEC) will conduct the Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award (FLEA) ceremony on the evening of the second day of the Annual Congress. A Gala Dinner will also be held on the third day of the Annual Congress, to be attended by participants of all three conferences.

HBMeU is the first e-learning institute in the Arab World that was established with the vision to develop a new learning process through the implementation of learning practices characterised by flexibility, quality and diversity to strengthen self-leadership among learners and prepare them socially and academically for a future career through integration in the job market. HBMeU’s philosophy is based on vital methods that have been developed through extensive research and development by specialists from all over the world. These methods include offering high quality programs, supporting the pursuit of lifelong learning, promoting the freedom of information, reinforcing the culture of excellence and innovation and providing education for everyone in line with the highest standards of comprehensiveness and credibility. The university seeks to constantly identify knowledge needs, support research and development programs and create an outstanding environment for e-learning.
 

Dubai Internet City’s ’Excellence Series’ Offers Tips To Companies Aiming To Stay Ahead Of Competition

If you want to stay ahead of the competition online, you need to do more than make your web presence search engine optimized. That was one of the key messages to come out of the latest edition of the Excellence Series, a monthly workshop organized by Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Investments, drawing inspiration from renowned business and motivational speakers on topics relating to entrepreneurship and business.

The sixth session titled ”Search Engine Marketing and why SEO alone won’t boost your bottom line” brought a large number of executives across the industry sector to truly understand the deeper nature of search engine marketing and how it can boost a company’s performance.

Fahd Bizzari, online marketing expert and founder of UAE-based Bizzari Consulting told delegates that if companies in the region are looking to generate new customers and stay ahead of competitors, it is important for them to understand and satisfy customer requirements.

Bizzari said: “Companies must accept that search engines are a fundamental tool to help people make informed and educated decisions before buying or finding potential vendors.

“Companies need to be more focused on creating richer content for their websites. Not only will this make a company’s business more credible but it will also enhance their brand and reputation as one that has the know-how and experience in their respective industry.

”The Excellence Series is a great platform for sharing specialized knowledge with professionals who are eager to learn and I, personally look forward to attending the next event as a delegate.”

The monthly Excellence Series sessions hosted by Dubai Internet City, the region’s largest managed ICT business park, witness a variety of distinguished speakers deliberating on key topics relating to business, best practices, case studies, and personal growth.

Majed Al Suwaidi, Director Business Development, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone, said: “As the economy gradually recovers, members of the business community are keen to find organic ways to come together, learn and exchange ideas on how they can improve their business performance.

“DIC’s Excellence Series fills a gap in the market; allowing smart and savvy individuals to pick up techniques and tips from one another without any extra cost. Whether it’s about finding ways to motivate employees through boosting morale, giving your office a ‘green’ makeover or even tips to create a more effective online marketing campaign for your product or service, Dubai Internet City sets up opportunities for its business partners to network, learn and share experiences that have the potential to become profitable business revenue streams.”

The next module of the Excellence Series is scheduled to take place on 30 August 2010.

Established in 2000 Dubai Internet City serves as a business community dedicated to assisting technology companies across the industry value chain to set up business operations in the region. From software developers, Internet and multimedia, networking and telecommunication service providers, DIC currently hosts more than 1,300 companies in the technology business park.
 

3W Networks Establishes Regional Engineering Centre Of Excellence At Dubai Silicon Oasis

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) today announced 3W Networks, one of the region’s premier systems integrators specializing in providing Turnkey Communication, Safety and Security solutions to the oil and gas, power utilities, telecom operators, transport and fibre optic infrastructure sectors, will establish its Regional Engineering Centre of Excellence within the integrated free zone technology park.

3W Networks operations at DSO will combine High Value Systems Design and Engineering, 24/7 Technical Assistance and Product Assembly. The 1350-sq metre office premises at DSO will host product specialists, engineers and technicians to provide customized solutions that meet the highest international standards.

Shahla Ahmed Abdul Razak, Deputy CEO – Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, said: “We are pleased to welcome 3W Networks, who chose Dubai Silicon Oasis as their preferred location to carry out their operations. DSO is considered an attractive location by many multinational companies in the field of technology. Our excellent infrastructure and facilities which is totally focused on providing top quality services to clients, is no doubt one of our major competitive advantages.”

Walid Gamali, CEO, 3W Networks, said: “Our strategic choice to set up offices at Dubai Silicon Oasis is an essential part of our regional expansion plan and aligns with our mission to provide advanced, affordable solutions that are engineered and supported locally. Our new premises will have state of the art systems integration facilities, equipped to stage full scale integrated factory acceptance tests of various equipments prior to installation at the project site.

“The UAE and the region present numerous business opportunities and we aim to make sure that our operational infrastructure meets our future growth objectives. Our expert staff based at DSO will continue to offer timely services to our regional clients in addition to providing seamless technical support services to our various offices across the Middle East and Africa.”

3W Networks offers clients a comprehensive range of turnkey communication solutions to suit any applications involving wireline and wireless transmission, voice and data, safety, security and outside plant infrastructure. An ISO9001 certified company; 3W Networks has a team of energetic and dedicated professionals with broad-based experience focusing on providing cost effective, innovative and reliable solutions. 3W Networks has offices in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Dhahran, Cairo, Singapore, Seoul and Melbourne. The company’s solutions are deployed in the most prestigious names in the region.

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of Dubai and operates as a free zone technology park for the semiconductor, microelectronic and other high technology-based companies looking to set up their regional headquarters and R&D facilities in the Middle East and Africa region.