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Sunday, November 22 - 2009

Al-Futtaim Technologies opens office in Qatar to service growing client base

Al-Futtaim Technologies, the award winning system integrator and the region's leading business solution provider announced the formal commencement of direct operations in the State of Qatar as reiteration of the company's commitment to its customers and partners in this country.

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  • Vishesh Bhatia.
    Vishesh Bhatia.
The new office will tap into one of the fastest growing Information and Communication and Technologies (ICT) markets in the Middle East while expanding Al-Futtaim Technologies' presence in the region. Al-Futtaim Technologies is part of Dubai-based Al-Futtaim - one of Middle East's largest family owned business groups.

Vishesh Bhatia, Group Director (Electronics, Engineering and Technologies), Al-Futtaim said:
"The launch of Al-Futtaim Technologies office here in Qatar is a significant milestone and part of Al-Futtaim's expansion plans for the region. Qatar has matured significantly to be among the finest in terms of governance, products, service quality, technology and regulatory framework. While deploying a strong development oriented policy with focus in multiple sectors, this country has made ICT one of the state's pillars of development. Al-Futtaim Technologies is now perfectly positioned to take advantage of this rapid growth and meet the needs of our growing customer base."


Salah Razek will head the firm's operations in Qatar. He will be responsible for engaging closely with key customers and delivering Al-Futtaim Technologies' market-leading solutions from Microsoft Business Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent and Panasonic security systems to its customers.

Mr. Razek, who has over two decades of experience in the ICT field, said: "I look forward to this new and exciting challenge at Al-Futtaim Technologies. I plan to use my expertise to further build on the excellent reputation of the company as we enter a new expansion phase for Al-Futtaim Technologies in the region."

Al-Futtaim Technologies' client portfolio includes Etisalat, Emirates Airlines, Jumeirah Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (MASDAR), DNATA Call Center, Imate Middle East (Carrier Devices Middle East), Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company, City Seasons Hotel, Movenpick Laguna Towers, and Arabian Radio Network among others.

Al-Futtaim Technologies was recently presented with the Enterprise Reseller of the Year award at the prestigious 2009 Channel Middle East awards ceremony held in Dubai, UAE.

The company also won a major contract to implement Alcatel-Lucent IP Telephony and Unified Communication solution for Etisalat, the UAE's leading telecommunications service provider.
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About Al-Futtaim Technologies
Al-Futtaim Technologies, one of the leading regional systems integrators and a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers. These include Networking solutions, IP Telephony, Infrastructure, Contact Centre solutions, Business applications, ELV Systems, Professional Audio Visual Solutions, and Managed Services.

Al-Futtaim Technologies provides a comprehensive range of solutions by working with best-in-class brands such as Panasonic, Alcatel-Lucent and Microsoft Business Solutions amongst others to deliver a full spectrum of business solutions to customers. Al-Futtaim Technologies was awarded the Enterprise Reseller of the Year award at the prestigious 2009 Channel Middle East awards in Dubai.

About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim initially operated as a trading company. Rapid development throughout the 1940s and 1950s saw the company establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself as one of the leading businesses in the lower Gulf region.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Al-Futtaim is structured into seven operational divisions; Automotive, Engineering, Electronics & Technology, Retail, Financial Services, General Services, Real Estate and Joint Ventures.

Today, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 65 companies in sectors as diverse as commerce, industry and services, and employs in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe.

The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility.

For more information, please contact:
Manish Punjabi
Marketing Manager
Al-Futtaim Technologies
Tel: +971 4 317 0252

David Dsouza
Director - PR
GMASCO Marketing Communications
An Al-Futtaim group company
Tel: +971 4 228 2101
Fax: +971 4 227 9801

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