Strategic Operator Partner

Etisalat is one of the leading telecommunications companies in the world and one of the largest operators in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in the UAE.

 Established in 1976, Etisalat pioneered the telecommunications services in the UAE. A comprehensive telecommunications provider offering a innovative solutions for mobile and fixed-line voice and data services to individuals and enterprises, today, Etisalat operates in over 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, servicing over 80m customers out of a total population of approximately 1.7bn people.

 Etisalat was the first telecom operator in the region to introduce a mobile phone service, and was one of the early adopters of GSM technology. Etisalat has established itself as a regional pioneer by introducing both 3G and MMS and most recently, the BlackBerry and iPhone service in the country. With over three decades of innovation, Etisalat continues to introduce cutting-edge technology and consumer-centric services for its customers in the UAE, in its endeavor to position UAE as one of the leading telecom services country in the world.

 Etisalat is also connecting entire UAE through the latest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology. By the end of 2009, Abu Dhabi will become the first capital city in the world to be fully connected through FTTH, connecting over 700,000 homes.

 Etisalat is also the major hub in the Middle East, for internet, voice, mobilebroadband, broadcast, roaming and corporate data services, with an extensive regional and intercontinental network. Etisalat has 520 roaming agreements connecting 185 countries enabling BlackBerry, 3G and voice roaming.

 In 2008 Etisalat was named Best International Carrier at the World Communications Awards and Best Middle East Wholesale Provider at the Capacity Awards 2008. It has been named Best Middle East Operator five times at different conferences and ceremonies since 2006.

 Etisalat reported annual Net Revenues of US $7.116 billion and Net Profits of US$2.361 billion, in 2008. Etisalat has received its inaugural international corporate credit ratings in 2008 from Moody's (Aa2), from Standard & Poor's (A +) and from Fitch Ratings (AA-).

 Visit Etisalat at www.etisalat.ae

Gold Sponsors

Greenpacket is the international arm of the Green Packet Berhad group of companies which is listed on the Main Board of the Malaysian Bourse. Founded in San Francisco’s Silicon Valley in 2000 and now headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Greenpacket has a presence in 9 countries and is continuously expanding to be near its customers and in readiness for new markets.

 We are a leading developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions for Telecommunications Operators across the globe. Our mission is to provide seamless and unified platforms for the delivery of user-centric multimedia communications services regardless of the nature and availability of backbone infrastructures.

 At Greenpacket, we pride ourselves on being constantly at the forefront of technology. Our leading carrier-grade solutions and award-winning consumer devices help Telecommunications Operators open new avenues, meet new demands, and enrich the lifestyles of their subscribers, while forging new relationships. We see a future of limitless freedom in wireless communications and continuously commit to meeting the needs of our customers with leading edge solutions.

 With product development centers in USA, Shanghai, and Taiwan, we are on the cutting edge of new developments in 4G (particularly WiMAX and LTE), as well as in software advancement. Our leadership position in the Telco industry is further enhanced by our strategic alliances with leading industry players.

 Additionally, our award-winning WiMAX modems have successfully completed interoperability tests with major WiMAX players and are being used by the world’s largest WiMAX Operators. We are also the leading carrier solutions provider in APAC catering to both 4G and 3G networks and aim to be No. 1 globally by the end of 2010.

 For more information, visit: www.greenpacket.com

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit www.motorola.comMotorola is a global leader in mobile WiMAX. We have numerous WiMAX contracts worldwide and we have shipped more than 7,500 access points and more than 475,000 CPE units to date. Motorola provides a full end-to-end WiMAX solution that extends beyond just the infrastructure to the IP core, operations and management, full services portfolio, chipsets, customer premises equipment (CPE) and mobile devices.  Our solutions enable service providers to blend their traditional lines of business and position themselves to deliver full suites of voice, video and data wirelessly to fixed, portable and mobile users. Motorola is supporting both WiMAX and LTE as the next generation of wireless technologies in the evolution to 4G wireless broadband. Motorola WiMAX is already showing the possibilities that widespread wireless broadband enables. These technologies will help accelerate the delivery of the personal media experience in the home, and enable new productivity in enterprise environments. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com/wimax

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication, semiconductor, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of seven independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation  telecommunications networks, and now serves over 70% of the world's top 50 operators, along with  over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and  growth potential for its customers. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com

Bringing a lifestyle of simplicity and independence to emerging markets around the globe, wi-tribe is dedicated to the best in consumer wireless internet technology, bridging the digital divide and bringing everyone together under one tribe; wi-tribe.

Backed by unrivalled experience, knowledge and ability, wi-tribe; a Qtel Group Company, was born in 2007 and is a proud partner of A.A. Turki Group of Companies (ATCO) and Clearwire in Jordan and Pakistan, and San Miguel Corporations in the Philippines.

The vast experience these world leaders bring to the table has fuelled the growth of wi-tribe, launching globally as part of Qtel’s 2020 vision and heading towards being positioned as the region’s preferred internet provider.

In 2008, operations were launched in Jordan and in 2009 Pakistan became part of the tribe. With the recent soft launch of wi-tribe Philippines, the group is ready for the full blown commercial launch in 2010, the group is firm in its commitment to the visions and directions laid down in its foundation.

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Center of Excellence For Wireless Applications (CEWA) is a joint Center for wireless broadband technologies. CEWA is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where it was resulted from the powerful partnership between King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Intel CorporationThe center provides wireless operators, governments, vendors and regulators with a diversified portfolio of services that include consultancy services, network performance evaluations, training, R&D and othersCEWA provides the perfect tools and environments to host Interoperability testing (IOT) and activation testing for new terminals. The Center has a very senior team governed by tremendous Telecom background in Africa, Middle East, US & EuropeCEWA team has 100+ years of combined experience in Telecom, Wireless technologies, R&D and Business. Five of the existing team members are holding doctorate degree (PhD), and two of them are holding Master in Business Administration (MBA)