Al Falak awarded Outstanding Regional Business Partner in the Middle East by Alcatel-Lucent

Al Falak was recognized for its key role in broadening Alcatel-Lucent's IP Networking business in the region as well as its inclusion in major projects such as PetroRabigh, Khurais and Lost Paradise of Delmon Water Park. The achievement reflects Al Falak's impressive performance in recent years, which has seen the company generate steady year-on-year revenue growth.

Ahmed Ali Ashadawi, President and CEO, 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 optimize 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 28 years through a network of offices and trained technical personnel throughout the Middle East. Al Falak's impressive portfolio of business partnerships includes 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.

"Alcatel-Lucent gave this award to Al Falak in recognition of its excellent performance the past year. 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," said Hesham El Nahhas, Regional Director for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Solutions in the Middle East.

Incorporated in France and with executive offices located in Paris, Alcatel-Lucent is a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services. Operating in more than 130 countries, the company has the most experienced global services team in the industry and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications sector.