DIFC becomes hotbed for Etisalat to deploy innovative technologies

• Collaboration will provide advanced digital infrastructure to businesses registered within the financial centre.

Dubai:  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has become a preferred location for Etisalat to test and deploy new smart and innovative technologies as they are developed.

The agreement was signed between Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, and Salvador Anglada, Group Chief Business Officer of Etisalat.

“DIFC’s strategic partnership with Etisalat will help address the current and future communication and technology needs of our clients. The agreement will also help DIFC contribute to Dubai’s smart city aspirations,” Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, said.

In line with Dubai’s 2021 strategy, the agreement will also allow DIFC and Etisalat to collaborate on implementing smart city initiatives utilising big data, analytics and new technology.

These initiatives will allow DIFC to understand trends which will help enhance their business and lifestyle offerings.

Comprehensive building, energy consumption, waste management and vehicle parking smart systems will be explored, supporting Dubai and DIFC’s ambitions to be the region’s most sustainable city for financial services.

Salvador Anglada, Group Chief Business Officer of Etisalat, said that Etisalat’s strategic partnership with DIFC will transform the financial community by leveraging smart technologies to accelerate the transition to the new era.