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TAWAL Extends License from The Communications and Information Technology Commission to Include In-Building Solutions (IBS)

2020-05-15
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Riyadh, 15 April 2020: The leading integrated ICT Infrastructure service provider in the Kingdom, TAWAL, announced license extension from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) to expand the scope of its services to include In-Building Solutions (IBS). The new full-fledge product will strengthen TAWAL's leadership role in the local market. It will support the development of the Saudi ICT infrastructure in The Kingdom.

Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Alhakbani, CEO of TAWAL, expressed his gratitude to the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) for the license extension. Alhakbani also emphasized the importance of this step in establishing new horizons for TAWAL by working as a natural host to mobile network operators and by facilitating the deployment to mega projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This new solution will enhance the customer experience in malls, airports, hotels, ministries, buildings and offices.

Eng. Alhakbani further explained that In-Building Solutions (IBS) will be provided for telecom operators or real estate owners directly. It provides excellent indoor coverage for high-traffic areas and supplies a greater network capacity to support high-speed data services. It also offers operators reliable, cost-effective and efficient infrastructure to cater to subscribers.

TAWAL aims to enrich the communication needs of its customers by enabling and accelerating the roll-out of future technologies. The company exerts its efforts to build a cross-connected digital community that bolsters a thriving economy and directly supports the objectives and achievement of the Kingdom's national digital transformation and Vision 2030 in building a digital society, a digital government, a thriving digital economy, and a better future for the kingdom.

TAWAL is a pioneering Saudi company that owns and manages an impressive portfolio of more than 14,000 telecom towers, which represent 40% of Saudi’s towers and stands at the forefront of the telecommunication infrastructure industry. It provides exemplary services to its clients looking for an integrated infrastructure that is reliable, efficient, and of high quality that meets their needs. It helps them to achieve the highest levels of operational efficiency, reduce costs, as well as contribute to making a positive impact on the local community by mitigating the negative environmental impact.