Thuraya to sponsor ITU Telecom Africa in Cairo

The event, which will discuss and debate the development of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Africa, will be a great platform for promoting Thuraya's role and potential as an ideal partner in the continent's huge telecom sector.

Thuraya will be taking part in this event at many levels. Thuraya's CEO Mr. Yousuf Al Sayed will be speaking at a session on the opening day entitled "Entrepreneurial Success Stories," along with high-profile speakers to highlight positive success models in Africa.

Secondly, Thuraya will also be sponsoring a Power Lunch hosted by the Secretary-General of the ITU, Dr. Hamdoun Toure, which will bring African telecom Ministers, CEOs and Director Generals of regulatory regimes. The aim of this meeting is to discussing key African ICT topics, such as "Investment Opportunities in Africa, the Connect World Initiative and the next steps after Kigali Meeting."

Additionally, Thuraya will be showcasing its innovative products and solutions at an exhibition booth, especially those designed for places like African communities and rural areas. Displayed will be mobile hand-held telephones, Gen-II Public Calling Office and payphones, Thuraya's broadband solution ThurayaDSL and ThurayaIP, Fixed Docking Units and Fleet Tracking.

"Africa remains one of the most promising regions in the telecom markets worldwide. Hence, Thuraya is very keen to maintain its focus on African markets and play an active role in the flourishing ICT sector there,"

says Thuraya's Senior Manager Corporate Communications, Mr. Ebrahim K Ebrahim.

He added that sponsoring this major ITU event is aimed at bringing Thuraya closer to its existing and potential partners in the African telecom and business community. "It's also part of the Company's endeavors to support the ITU's various initiatives and projects to develop and extend telecom connectivity around the world."

ITU Telecom Africa is one of the regional telecom events held in the African continent once every four years. It covers the African region and serves as a networking platform for Africa's top telecom and ICT players. ITU Telecom Africa includes an exhibition featuring the latest technology and innovations and a forum that explores key technologies, policies and applications driving the ICT sector.