Zain KSA gains access to Vodafone's cutting edge technology 

(MENAFN - Arab News) Mobile Telecommunication Company Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA), operator of the real LTE/ 4G network in the Kingdom, says that it has activated several services and aspects of the strategic partner market agreement the company recently signed with Vodafone, described as the world's largest mobile telecommunications operator by revenue.

This agreement is set to enhance Zain KSA's communication solutions portfolio and benefit its customers across all sectors, especially in the business sector. This comes after the two entities held several meetings and workshops that addressed the exchange of expertise across the various aspects set out in the partnership.

According to this agreement, Zain KSA's business sector joins Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE), a leading provider of business services serving over 1,400 multinational companies around the world. While serving as a single point of contact, VGE offers its customers communication solutions, communications expenditure tracking and procurement services. This helps save over 15 percent of the global business sector's expenses, making Vodafone their preferred operator.

The move will enhance both Zain KSA and Vodafone's ability to meet growing demand among multinational businesses based in the Saudi market, whose accounts are managed by Vodafone in international markets.
Fraser Curley, CEO, Zain KSA, said: "We see this partnership will help us further develop the Saudi telecommunications industry and strengthen the Kingdom's leadership role as the largest and most sophisticated telecommunications hub in the Gulf region."

This is an exciting period in Zain's evolution and I strongly believe, together with Vodafone, Zain will gain significant share in key market segments. The agreement will additionally enhance the business services portfolio offered to Zain customers."

Colin MacDougall, Vodafone regional director for Americas and MEA, said: "Our agreement with Zain KSA provides an opportunity for Vodafone to build our presence and work with a leading operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."