China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. (China Mobile) and Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) have solidified their commitment to forging a new era of telecommunications collaboration by signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during 2024 MWC Barcelona. The signing was witness by Mr. Gao Tongqing, Executive Vice President of China Mobile and Mr. Obaid Bokisha, Group Chief Operations Officer of Etisalat. Mr. Wang Hua, General Manager of International Business Department, China Mobile, Chairman & CEO of China Mobile International Limited, and Mr. Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer of Etisalat, signed the MoU on behalf of both parties.
Under this strategic MoU, China Mobile and Etisalat will embark on a collaborative journey encompassing international business cooperation, submarine cable investment, joint investments, and the promotion of China Mobile's innovative go-overseas products. This partnership aims to establish a mutually beneficial and synergistic strategic relationship, promoting shared growth and development across their operations.
China Mobile systematically built new information infrastructure centering around 5G, computility network and capability middle platform, and innovatively created a new information services system equipped with connectivity, computility and capability. We drove cross-disciplinary collaboration in information services to support the further development of the digital economy. In terms of international business, we deepened the synergies between international and domestic markets. We increased the export of high-quality product capabilities and 5G solutions to overseas markets while upgrading our digital infrastructure overseas and further strengthening our international cooperation ecosystem in order to bring more value to our customers.
Founded in 1976, Etisalat stands as the UAE's leading integrated telecommunications operator, with operations spanning across 17 countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is renowned for its innovative and reliable telecommunications services, both within the Middle East and on a global scale.
Moving forward, both parties will establish an effective communication mechanism to enhance the implementation and progress of the strategic partnership. With a focus on technological innovation, China Mobile and Etisalat aim to create a mutually beneficial landscape characterized by complementary strengths, resource sharing and joint development. This collaboration will drive China Mobile's international business growth, positioning it as a world-class information services and sci-tech innovation enterprise.
Source: CMI Press Release