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Zain Sponsors ATIF 2011
Zain sponsors the 10th Arab Telecom and Internet Forum (ATIF) in Beirut
 
Beirut, May 30th, 2011: Zain, the leading mobile network operator in the Middle East, is proud to announce that it is the platinum sponsor of the 10th Arab Telecom and Internet Forum (ATIF), due to be held in Beirut from June 2 to 3. Organized by Al Iktissad Wal Aamal Group, the event is a prelude to the forthcoming launch of 3.9G services by Zain’s Lebanese affiliate, mtc touch.
 
Representatives of regional telecom ministries, the private sector and various Arab public sector organizations from the information and communication technology sector will attend the forum. The sponsorship of ATIF – organized in cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunication, ESCWA, ITU and the Arab satellite communications body, ARABSAT – demonstrates Zain’s commitment to the development of this vital regional industry.
 
“Zain’s sponsorship of the 10th Arab Telecom and Internet Forum is part of our strategy to support bespoke events dedicated to the latest ICT industry developments in Lebanon and the region”, said Zain Group CEO, Nabeel Bin Salamah.
mtc touch will participate in a special exhibition held in parallel to the ATIF and will hold live demonstrations of its new high speed internet 3.9G HSPA+ services that include mobile TV, video calls, high speed download and browsing.
“The timing of the event is fitting,” said Bin Salamah. “Lebanon will be soon entering a new era in mobile telecom technology, with mtc touch poised to launch high speed internet services that will put the local sector on a par with international standards to deliver faster services to consumers.