Taide, a subsidiary of Telenor Satellite Services, today announced
that it has signed a business agreement with UMRA Computer and
Networking Consultants, based in the United Arab Emirates, to develop
and provide communications systems via satellite to customers
throughout the Middle East.
With this agreement, the two companies will pursue regional
business opportunities, propose and manage turnkey communications
networks, enter into joint projects, and share resources in the
pursuit of regional business ventures.
The two companies have already joined forces in the development
and roll out of the new, highly advanced communications network
supporting Kuwait Airways' day-to-day global operations.
"UMRA's teaming with Taide Network further strengthens our
capabilities to offer 'cutting edge' communications and networking
solutions to businesses and industries operating throughout the Middle
East," said Mohammed Al-Qaisi, general manager of UMRA. "The
UMRA-Taide team is now poised to pursue new business opportunities
regionally and internationally."
"This agreement allows Taide Network to form a powerful business
alliance with a leading regional business development partner. This
partnership has already netted positive results for both companies
with the successful communications network developed for Kuwait
Airways," said Stefano Vittor, managing director for Taide Network AS.
"This is a 'win-win' situation for both Taide and UMRA, as we will now
combine our resources in the pursuit of new business opportunities
throughout the Middle East."
UMRA Computer & Networking Consultants (UCC) is privately owned
company founded in 1998 with head office in Dubai-UAE, UCC operates a
network of business development consultants & teams with
high-technology companies from Europe & Far East to implement various
systems & solutions for Earth Imaging, Meteorological Systems &
Communication Solution in the Middle East.
Taide is a subsidiary of Telenor Satellite Services and is part of
Telenor ASA of Norway (Oslo Stock Exchange: TEL and NASDAQ: TELN).
Taide Network AS, a worldwide satellite communication and Internet
access provider, was established in 1997 and has grown to be one of
the largest Global Internet Access Providers in Europe, Middle East
and Africa (EMEA). During the past year Taide has signed up customers
in 30 African countries, expanded business in the Middle East and kept
its strong position in Eastern Europe. For more information, visit
www.taide.net.