Emaar Middle East (EME) has signed an agreement with Saudi Telecom Company (STC) for implementing the communication infrastructure in all EME projects in the Kingdom. STC will meet all networking and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) needs of EME's projects including Jeddah Gate and Al-Khobar Lakes. Engineer Alaa Abdullah Saed, chief executive officer, Emaar Middle East; and Engineer Sameer Asaad Matboli, vice president - Business Service Sector, STC, signed the agreement in Jeddah, on Wednesday. Under the agreement, STC will provide all the communication services including data & information transfer and Internet services; and telecom services such as land lines and mobile connectivity. A special team from STC will manage and supervise the activation of all the services. Saed said: “Emaar Middle East has defined a distinctive identity for itself in a short span through its world-class living environments that have opened to strong investor response. Both Jeddah Gate and Al-Khobar Lakes are modern lifestyle neighbourhoods, and to give residents a truly luxurious lifestyle it is important to have the latest communication and information technology infrastructure.” He added: “STC, as the premier telecom and IT Company in the Kingdom, is the perfect partner for implementing a modern telecom and IT network within our master-planned communities. The hi-tech environment will greatly enhance the quality of living, and also provide businesses a dynamic environment to thrive.” Matboli said: “STC has proven capabilities in implementing world-class telecom and ICT infrastructure, which continues to earn the trust of millions of people in Saudi Arabia. Emaar Middle East's projects in the Kingdom are integrated neighborhoods and our advanced communications infrastructure will be a value-addition to residents and businesses.” “We are happy at STC to provide EME with the latest technology in the field of IT and Telecom such as VOIP, Video, all the broadband applications, Internet high speed as well as the Jawal and local wifi network. Nevertheless, the agreement includes providing the latest solutions tailored for government, banking and enterprise,” he added. STC recenlty won the Leadership Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in the Middle East, crowning its efforts in community outreach programs as well as its success in developing a clear CSR strategy. __
