The collaboration will provide advanced digital infrastructure to businesses registered within DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, the leading emerging markets telecommunications provider.
The agreement was signed between Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority and Salvador Anglada, Group Chief Business Officer, Etisalat.
The collaboration will enable Etisalat to deploy innovative technologies in DIFC. These include advanced telecommunication infrastructure, high-speed internet and superior mobile connectivity. DIFC will also become a preferred location for Etisalat to test and deploy new smart technologies as they are developed.
In line with Dubai’s 2021 strategy, the agreement will also allow DIFC and Etisalat to collaborate on implementing smart city initiatives utilising big data, analytics and new technology. These initiatives will allow DIFC to understand trends which will help enhance their business and lifestyle offerings.
“The agreement will also help DIFC contribute to Dubai’s smart city aspirations. Working with partners such as Etisalat also enhances Dubai and DIFC’s reputation as the region’s most sustainable city for financial services,” commented Amiri.
“Etisalat’s strategic partnership with DIFC will transform the financial community by leveraging smart technologies to accelerate the transition to the new era,” remarked Anglada.
