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DOHA: Ooredoo and Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide next-generation ICT services and infrastructure across the Qatar Rail network.
The MoU seeks to set up a collaboration framework to provide next-generation ICT solutions for the design, construction and operation of the Qatar Rail Development Programme (QRDP).
Upon completion, citizens, residents and visitors to Qatar will all benefit from an incredible range of communication services provided both on-board and at stations. The ICT services will also provide vital connectivity during the development phase of each of the essential national projects.
The MoU was signed by Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar and Dr. Eng. Saad Al Muhannadi, CEO of Qatar Rail at a ceremony attended by senior executives from both companies.
The technology agreement is one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive ever agreed by a leading ICT provider and a rail infrastructure developer, Ooredoo said yesterday. The agreement positions Ooredoo as the primary ICT solutions supplier for the QRDP.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ooredoo will provide Qatar Rail with the latest infrastructure and solutions, including fixed and wireless connectivity services. The agreement will also support the development of dedicated smart solutions for managing rail transportation, including full control centre functionality and data centre services.
Waleed Al Sayed said, “Qatar Rail is leading one of Qatar’s foremost projects, creating a national railway network that will support our National Vision 2030 and deliver incredible benefits for our people and for future generations. By integrating a full collaboration framework into the development plan, we will ensure that Ooredoo will provide world-class technology and networks at every stage of the roll-out and deploy smart technology that will enable significant environmental and financial benefits.”
Dr Eng Saad Al Muhannadi said, “One of the goals of Qatar Rail is to encourage Qatar’s private sector to participate in our key rail projects, and we are very proud to be working with Qatar’s leading operator and ICT provider throughout the design, construction and operations
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