The opening ceremony of Huawei office in Qatar at Al Gassar Tower. Baher Amin © The Peninsula
Doha: The launch of offices and branches of leading international companies in Qatar confirms the confidence of foreign investors in the strength of the Qatari market as well as in infrastructure provided by Qatar for these international companies, said President of Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) Mohammed Ali Al Mannai.
The CRA President was talking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the opening of Huawei's office in Doha. Huawei is a leading global provider of communications and information technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.
Al Mannai said that the CRA is seeking to encourage international companies to have offices in Doha, pointing out that the issuance of the law to encourage foreign direct investment in the country is one of the most important things that help not only the development of the national economy but also the ICT sector.
The CRA President said: "We welcome Huawei's expansion in the State of Qatar and look forward to their active contribution to the economy further. As an enabler of technology & innovation, CRA works with industry leaders and governments across the globe to encourage direct foreign investment in the ICT sector. Collaboration with stakeholders is a hallmark of CRA's mandate and we will continue to boost and support development of similar new initiatives in the sector."
Yahya Bin Saeed Al Naemi, Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce, Ministry of Economy & Commerce (MEC), added, "We are glad that Huawei has chosen to open a new office here in Qatar. ICT has a vital role to play in assisting Qatar's growth into a competitive and diversified economy in line with The Qatar National Vision 2030, and we look forward to increasing our collaboration in the future."
Frank Fan, CEO of Huawei Qatar, said: "Huawei is proud to open a new office in Doha and to become one of the first fully-owned technology companies in Qatar. This marks an exciting new period of growth for us in the country, and we are looking forward to expanding our activities and collaborating with our local partners and customers to further innovate and drive forward the local ICT industry."
