The Next Generation Mobility Summit inaugurated in Dubai

In his opening remarks, Sheikh Nahayan said: "It is my pleasure to welcome all of you today to the The Middle East Next Generation Mobility Summit. Mobile technology is not only changing how we live, work and learn, but it is transforming what we expect from individuals, government, business, and education."

Mr. Salem Khamis Al-Shair, Director of eServices Dubai eGovernment, made the Key Note address and highlighted the importance of eServices that are available on www.dubai.ae for the convenience of the citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai. Talking about the eGovernment's strategy, he added, "Dubai eGovernment's Strategy is very much aligned with the Dubai eGovernment vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, of which intends to "ease the lives of people and businesses interacting with the government and contribute in establishing Dubai as a leading economic hub."

The Welcome speech was made by M. Rashid Ali Khan CEO & Organizer SixG Consultants in which he warmly welcomed H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, the Summit Delegates, the Sponsors & the Exhibitors to the Summit. Addressing the summit, he pointed out that over the next two days, during this summit, the delegates will benefit from leading telecom industry experts on various topics that will help stimulate the strategic thinking of the telecom industry's professionals to deliver the real value of mobility within their organization.

Talking about the importance and benefits of the event, he also presented the vision of SixG. Mr. Khan said, "As the organizers of this event, SixG Consultants, a member of SixG Group of companies, it is our vision to develop and provide a platform which will bring the industry professionals together, on a regular basis, to have open discussions on enhancing the middle-east telecommunication industry and look at not just the technical aspects but also provide the real business solutions for this growing industry."

The sessions at the summit continued with focus on Mobility: The Next Generation and emphasis on Enterprise Mobility by key speakers from Microsoft, EMS Blackberry, iPaXiom Networks, Nortel, Seimens, Nokia, Sybase, Inmarsat and Avaya who covered topics like: "Empowering Next Generation, Overview of Next Generation & Hyper-Connectivity, Machine to Machine Communication, Mobilizing The Enterprise, The Role of Satellite Communication & The Era of Intelligent Communications.

The event saw the participation of over five hundred delegates. Participants & exhibitors present at the summit were from leading corporations like: iPaXiom Networks, Microsoft, EMS Blackberry, Nokia, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Siemens, Ericsson, Intel, Sybase, Redline, HP, Inmarsat, Cert, Sony Ericsson, Avaya, Qualcomm and endorsed by Wimax, Dubai eGovernment, Mobile Enterprise Alliance, Samena, MEF, Wireless World Forum and Trade Arabia and Eye of Dubai as Media Partners.