Officials exchanging documents after signing Memorandum of Understanding.
Qatar Rail, in addition to signing an MoU with Ooredoo, signed MoUs with, Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN), and Vodafone Qatar during QITCOM 2017, yesterday.
Attending the signing ceremonies were H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications, Qatar Rail’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, . Abdulla Abdulaziz T Al Subaie, Ooredoo Qatar Chief Executive Officer Waleed Al Sayed, Dr. Eng. Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, QNBN Chief Executive Officer, and Vodafone Qatar CEO Ian Gray along with senior management from each company.
Abdulla Abdulaziz T. Al Subaie commented on the occasion, “We are pleased to finalise these MoUs with Ooredoo, QNBN and Vodafone and look forward to building on strong and fruitful partnerships that will benefit this landmark project that is set to have a transformational effect on the transportation sector. We understand that in today’s fast paced world, people want to stay connected and we are working with our partners, utilizing their knowledge and expertise to ensure the very best telecommunication services possible.”
He went on to say: “Qatar Rail was keen on establishing strategic partnerships with each of these leading telecommunications providers in Qatar to ensure that future users of the Doha Metro can stay connected while using the railway network.”
The MoU with Ooredoo will ensure availability of high-quality telecommunications services to general public using the Doha Metro Red Line from commencement of railway services.
Waleed Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, commented: “This project will demonstrate the power and reach of award-winning Ooredoo Supernet at Doha Metro Red Line buildings, including in underground areas, at grade and elevated stations. Our next-generation In-Building Solution (IBS) will cover an impressive 18 stations across the Doha Metro Red Line including the central point of Musheireb, which will serve as a busy transit point and main intersection for the Red, Green, Gold and Blue Lines. Ooredoo continues to be a leading technology provider for Qatar’s most prestigious projects, as we work to provide the very best services for the people and companies of Qatar."
Qatar Rail and QNBN have made a commitment to work together on all operations related to the use and maintenance of fiber optic cables and passive telecommunications infrastructure.
The MoU with QNBN aims to use opportunities for cooperation in managing, operating, and maintaining fiber optic cables and related technologies located in Qatar Rail stations, ensuring highest international standards are met to provide proper infrastructure for high-quality telecommunications network for metro users, therefore providing vital support to this landmark economic project.
The MoU with Vodafone will ensure the availability of high quality telecommunications services to the general public using the Doha Metro Green and Gold Lines from the commencement of railway services.
