French–Arabic Chamber of Commerce Visits TECOM Investments
To Explore Possibilities of Economic Cooperation with the UAE
25 April, 2010- TECOM Investments, a diversified conglomerate and a member of Dubai Holding, received a French delegation comprising Presidents and Directors of 10 small and medium enterprises (SME) and industries (SMI), across the education, legal, financial, bio cosmetics, oil and gas, infrastructure, railways, environment and industry sectors.
Led by Hervé de Charette, President of the Franco-Arab Chamber and former French Minister of Foreign Affairs, the delegation aimed to strengthen economic partnerships with the UAE, organize personalized contacts (B2B) with partners and local enterprises in order to explore future opportunities of economic cooperation and exchange know-how in a variety of fields.
The delegation was received by Mohammed Abdullah, Managing Director of the Media Cluster , Jamal Al Sharif, Managing Director of Dubai Studio City and Dubai Media City , Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director of the Education Cluster , and Abdullah BelHoul, Managing Director of the Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster.
Organized by the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce, the delegation’s visit was facilitated by the French Embassy in the UAE.
About TECOM Investments
TECOM Investments, based in Dubai, is a member of Dubai Holding, a global company dedicated to knowledge and life-improving industries. A creator of vibrant knowledge industry clusters, TECOM Investments is currently active in buoyant cutting-edge sectors such as ICT, Media, Education, Sciences and Industrial. A recognized leader in the global knowledge industry, TECOM Investments manages entities such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai International Academic City, eHosting DataFort, International Media Production Zone, Dubai Outsource Zone, Dubai Studio City, DuBiotech, Enpark, Dubai Healthcare City and Dubai Industrial City. TECOM Investments’ phenomenal growth also encompasses local and international joint venture interests like Empower, a district cooling service provider established as a joint venture with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Emirates International Telecommunications Limited, a joint venture with Dubai Investment Group.
Emirates International Telecommunications Limited holds stakes in Tunisie Telecom and GO, telecommunication carriers in Tunisia and Malta respectively.
SmartCity develops and manages self-sustained townships worldwide to foster the knowledge economy. SmartCity Malta and SmartCity Kochi are the first two developments to be part of SmartCity’s global network. This global network promotes productive linkages and taps into synergies between knowledge industry centres worldwide.
TECOM Investments also has interests in Axiom, the largest mobile distributor in the Middle East, and Interoute, the operator of Europe’s most densely connected voice and data network.
TECOM also launched the inaugural Pearl Awards in 2008 to honour and recognize its outstanding business partners. The awards include categories for Corporate Social Responsibility Achievement of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Employer of Choice, Fastest Growing Company of the Year, Customer Service, Globalization and Diversification, Contribution to the UAE Society, HSE Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, and Award for Maximum Suggestions made through VOICE IT - TECOM Investments' complaint and feedback management system.
TECOM Investments is a proud winner of Dubai Quality Appreciation Program 2009.
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