Al-Falak named Alcatel-Lucent's Outstanding Regional Business Partner in the Middle East

The award recognized Al-Falak's business contribution and commitment to Alcatel Lucent in 2007.

Al-Falak, a premium business partner of Alcatel-Lucent, generated an impressive revenue growth of 100 percent in 2007.

Al-Falak was also recognized for its efforts in developing Alcatel-Lucent's IP Networking business in the region, and for its success in winning landmark projects such as PetroRabigh, Khurais and Lost Paradise of Delmon Water Park.

'Alcatel-Lucent presents this award to Al-Falak for its excellent performance the past year,' said Hesham El Nahhas, Regional Director for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Solutions in the Middle East. 'Al-Falak's consistency and professionalism have certainly been huge factors in helping Alcatel-Lucent consolidate its presence in the region and deliver its promise of becoming a trusted local partner with a global reach.'

Ahmed Ali Ashadawi, President and CEO of Al-Falak said:

'We appreciate the recognition by Alcatel-Lucent for our efforts to provide top-quality services to both our business partners and end clients. This award reinforces Al-Falak's commitment to help our business partners optimise their performance in key markets through our extensive regional network. It will also further consolidate our position as a leading System Integrator in the region.'

Al-Falak has been delivering enterprise IT solutions for over 26 years through a network of offices and trained technical personnel throughout the Middle East.

Al-Falak's portfolio of business partnerships include leading solution and software providers, hardware and consumable manufacturers, business consultancy firms and implementation specialists.

Through its strategic partnership with Al-Falak, Alcatel-Lucent has successfully put in place its expansion strategy across high-growth areas in the Middle East, particularly in the key GCC markets.