Vodafone Qatar and Mackeen Technology have formed a strategic partnership to offer corporate business solutions targeting Qatar’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Under the terms of the partnership, Vodafone will leverage Mackeen’s extensive ties with the local SME sector to roll out its new business solutions.
The partnership reflects Vodafone’s commitment to support the Qatar’s National Vision 2030 by introducing solutions that can significantly enhance commercial productivity of businesses, the company said.
Some 98% of companies in Qatar are classified as SMEs, making the sector an important market for auxiliary industries such as telecommunications.
A survey of small office, home office (SOHO) and SME representatives shows that demand for video conferencing and mobile data in particular continues to grow.
The run-up to the FIFA World Cup 2022 which Qatar will be hosting is expected to charge the business climate even further and present greater growth opportunities for SMEs.
“Qatar’s thriving SME sector is definitely a priority growth area for supportive industries, especially now that the domestic business scene is booming due to developments such as the FIFA World Cup and progress on the Qatar National Vision 2030. We commend Vodafone Qatar for coming up with a unique mobility package that enables SMEs to take advantage of these buoyant times. By using our industry connections Vodafone is broadening the reach of its latest offering,” said Mackeen Technology CEO Salman Kaldari.
“Vodafone is committed to serving the SME sector in Qatar by offering solutions that can transform their businesses. Through its excellent reputation and strong ties among Qatar’s key industry movers, Mackeen Technology is an ideal partner for us to further broaden the reach of our latest corporate offering,” Vodafone business services director Niraj Singh said.
The partnership with Vodafone Qatar comes in addition to Mackeen Technology’s string of major projects over the past months.
One of the fastest-growing Qatar-based technology companies, Mackeen already has branches in Saudi Arabia and Sudan with plans to expand further in the Middle East. Its core activities cover security and integration, documents archiving, ATM monitoring and management, IP telephony and contact centre services, and channel development and outsourcing.