9th EDCH user group meeting kicks off in Abu Dhabi

Attending the meeting are 57 clients from around the world who are here to be updated on the latest in technology and services the clearing house has to offer.

An accompanying workshop with the three day meeting aims to deliberate the latest advancements in the services provided by the clearing house as well as new and upcoming services, in addition to addressing client needs.

Mr. Ahmed Al Mehyas, General Manager, EDCH, said in his opening statement,

"The EDCH annual meeting is part of our commitment to communicate with our clients on the latest services. This is done through opening channels for participants to discuss different work aspects and update them on best practices and international standards in the field of financial clearing and data transfer."

He also added, "This meeting aims to communicate the objectives of EDCH, the work plan for 2008, and the method of support the clearing house can extend to users by learning about client requirements and providing them with the appropriate services."

EDCH is one of five companies in the world to provide "GSM" companies and mobile operators with electronic data transfer, in addition to financial clearing and settlement on a global level. EDCH has a client base of 57 international operators in an advanced and expanding network. Call rates have increased 40% during 2007 at a rate of 2 billion calls and an approximate value of Dhs4.25bn.

EDCH also allows calls via other networks while roaming in a matter of seconds as call details are transferred to the local network which in turn allows the subscriber to use the international roaming service, the clearing house then sends call details back to the local network for final bill release.