Leatherhead/Dubai – 7th November 2012: AIRCOM International, the leading independent network planning and optimisation solutions provider, and over 40 of Zain’s international network partners are gathering in Dubai for Zain’s 2012 Technology Conference from 5-7 November 2012. The conference aims to discuss and agree new approaches to a greater convergence of a wide range of technology and customer experience management tools.

Following the successful restructuring of Zain Group, the company has brought together its Network and IT partners in order to align all operating companies and partners around a renewed commitment to superior technological performance and deeper relationships with the company’s customers.

A wide range of related issues will be examined and new approaches agreed around themes including; energy efficiency, full IP networks, WiFi offloading and convergence. Case studies from around the world will also be presented and reviewed. The results of the conference will be integrated into the company’s evolving strategy for its continued growth and leadership.

Khaled Abdulrahman, AIRCOM Regional Director, Middle East, commented, “AIRCOM is committed to supporting and collaborating with operators to provide greater operational efficiencies and enhanced customer experience.  We are delighted to participate in this event.”

Mr. Hisham Allam, ZAIN CTO, said, "The Zain Technology Event 2012 is an ideal opportunity to meet with our partners. These types of gatherings ensure that we exchange the latest telecom expertise, tools and technologies between all Zain's partners, including the regional and global telecommunication service providers.”