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Middle East
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading player in network systems, business solutions and services, and has a local presence supported by over 3,000 employees. We are leader in Mobile Broadband with the highest number of LTE references in the Middle East and many ongoing trials, the fastest growing Global Services player in the region and holding a leading position in the deployment of Renewable Energy and Green Solutions.
We support 50 customers in their objectives in 22 countries, including major groups such as Etisalat, MTN, Orascom, Qtel, STC and Zain.
Where we operate
Our operations in the Middle East are divided into two sub-regions.
Middle East - Center: Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kuwait, Libya, Oman Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, UAE, and Yemen.
Middle East - East: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, and Syria.

Igor Leprince
How we deliver to our customers
Nokia Siemens Network has a holistic approach to delivering solutions and services. We have developed a services strategy where multi-national expertise gathering is complemented with local talent development. In addition, Centers of Competence have been established in Pakistan and Lebanon to support the region in specialized competences in IP and IT integration.
We also have a number of partnerships in Middle East with leading players in the industry and have strong relationships with selected regional business partners, research institutes and funding organizations. One example of the programs in which we participate is working with the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, the largest constituent college of National University of Sciences & Technology in Pakistan, to provide E&ME students with industry exposure and insights into the latest in telecom technologies.
Some highlights from the Middle East:
- HLR modernization for Mobilink in Pakistan
- Nokia Siemens Networks retain 100% market share with Afghan Wireless
- Business Solutions and Global Services for Etisalat in Egypt
- Network modernization deal with Zain Kuwait
- Lub over IP and radio expansion in Wataniya Kuwait
- Acquiring new customer - Korek Iraq
- Network expansion for dU in the UAE
- Nokia Siemens Networks maintains 100% share in core network in Zain Saudi Arabia
- Green field network solution for Zain CT in Iraq
- STC Managed Services
- MSAN for STC in Saudi Arabia
- 3G sales growth with STC
- 2010 SAMENA regional Award for the Best Green Technology
- 2010 CommsMEA Award for the 'Best African Vendor of the Year' in Dubai.
- 2010 Middle East TMT Finance & Investment Award for the best Technology Provider of the Year
- Rebuilding culture and heritage in Pakistan following the earthquake by providing instant relief through donation to victims and for ongoing reconstruction of destroyed villages
- Contribution to the development of higher technical education in Pakistan by providing students with industry exposure and insights into the latest in telecom technologies.
- Nokia Siemens Networks Al-Saudia is a Services Delivery Company, established to provide operational excellence by combining Global expertise and local insight to ensure world-class services.
