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ICT solutions for Qatar Rail
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communication services provided both
on-board and at stations. In addition,
the ICT services will provide vital
connectivity during the development
phase of each of the essential national
projects.
and operations phases. This agreement
will bring the full benefit of world-class
technology and cutting-edge networks
to our projects and ultimately to the
customers who travel on the national
rail system.”
The MoU was signed at a ceremony
today by Waleed Al Sayed, CEO,
Ooredoo Qatar and Dr. Eng. Saad Al
Muhannadi, CEO of Qatar Rail, which
was attended by senior executives from
both companies.
Qatar Rail is currently driving the
development of one of the largest
rail projects in the world, and the
technology agreement is one of the
most far-reaching and comprehensive
ever agreed by a leading ICT provider
and a rail infrastructure developer.
Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Ooredoo
Qatar, 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.”
Under the terms of the agreement,
Ooredoo will provide Qatar Rail with
the latest infrastructure and solutions,
including fixed and wireless connectivity
services. In addition, the agreement will
support the development of dedicated
smart solutions for managing rail
transportation, including full control
centre functionality and data centre
services.
The agreement positions Ooredoo as
the primary ICT solutions supplier for
the QRDP. It will support the provision
of next-generation ICT services and
infrastructure across the Qatar Rail
network. Upon completion, citizens,
residents and visitors to Qatar will all
benefit from an incredible range of
Dr. Eng. Saad Al Muhannadi, CEO of
Qatar Rail, 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
ccording Ooredoo and Qatar
Railways Company (Qatar Rail)
have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) to establish a
collaboration framework to provide next
generation ICT solutions for the design,
construction and operation of the Qatar
Rail Development Programme (QRDP).
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The agreement is designed to support
Qatar Rail’s vision to provide customercentric integrated railway services
that are accessible, efficient, safe,
and reliable while maximising social,
economic, and environment benefits.
Ooredoo has demonstrated its
experience and expertise in connecting
Qatar with world-class ICT infrastructure
on major national projects including
Lusail City, Hamad International Airport,
Katara, Souq Waqif and more. (QNA)
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