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ITU, United Arab Emirates sign new partnership framework
New initiative aims at boosting ICT connectivity across the Arab region
Geneva, 5 November 2015 – ITU has signed a new partnership
initiative with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United
Arab Emirates aimed at providing a framework for increased cooperation to carry
out joint projects in the area of ICT development in the Arab Region.
The new agreement was signed on 3 November in Geneva, with an initial
contribution from TRA of CHF 150,000.
ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao welcomed the new partnership, commenting
that “The UAE is a true global centre of innovation and is the ideal partner to
work with ITU to spread access to information and communication technologies
(ICTs) and ensure that all people, no matter where they live, can benefit from
the opportunities offered by ICTs. We look forward very much to developing
exciting new initiatives with the TRA team.”
Hamad Al Mansouri, Director General of the TRA, stated: “Today marks another
important milestone in the relationship between the ITU and the TRA as we sign a
very significant framework cooperation agreement to provide project-based
assistance to developing and Least Developed Countries in the field of ICTs. We
look forward to working together with ITU in the implementation of this
agreement, and to continue supporting ITU in its vision to connect all the
world’s people.”
View photos of signing ceremony:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/itupictures/albums/72157660084687568
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Parkes
Chief, Media Relations and Public Information, ITU
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