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services and offers tailored solutions to
meet the evolving demands of carriers
globally. This one-stop-shop approach
provides convenient access to voice, SMS,
mobile, data and other offerings, as well as
value-added business services covering
roaming, connectivity, empowering
carriers to expand their reach new revenue
streams. This alliance between CMI
and Mobily marks a pivotal moment in
telecommunications, with both companies
set to redefine connectivity and digital
services through their collaborative efforts.

China Mobile and e& Signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding
at MWC24

China Mobile Communications Group and Mr. Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief infrastructure centering around 5G,
Co., Ltd. (China Mobile) and Emirates Carrier & Wholesale Officer of Etisalat, computility network and capability middle
Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) signed the MoU on behalf of both parties. platform, and innovatively created a new
have solidified their commitment to Under this strategic MoU, China Mobile information services system equipped with
forging a new era of telecommunications and Etisalat will embark on a collaborative connectivity, computility and capability. We
collaboration by signing a strategic journey encompassing international drove cross-disciplinary collaboration in
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) business cooperation, submarine cable information services to support the further
during 2024 MWC Barcelona. The signing investment, joint investments, and the development of the digital economy.
was witness by Mr. Gao Tongqing, Executive promotion of China Mobile's innovative In terms of international business,
Vice President of China Mobile and Mr. go-overseas products. This partnership we deepened the synergies between
Obaid Bokisha, Group Chief Operations aims to establish a mutually beneficial international and domestic markets.
Officer of Etisalat. Mr. Wang Hua, General and synergistic strategic relationship, We increased the export of high-quality
Manager of International Business promoting shared growth and development product capabilities and 5G solutions to
Department, China Mobile, Chairman & across their operations. China Mobile overseas markets while upgrading our
CEO of China Mobile International Limited, systematically built new information 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.

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