Fifty One East was recently named Office Automation Partner of the Year 2018 in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region by Ricoh, a global technology company specialising in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. 
The Ricoh 2018 Office Automation Partner of the Year award “is yet another addition to Fifty One East’s long list of industry accolades”, a press statement notes.
This award is the latest of many received by Fifty One East from Ricoh over the past 25 years “in recognition of the outstanding business development” with major clients in the government, education and banking sectors in Qatar. “In addition to the exceptional sales growth of multi-function printers, copiers and scanners, Fifty One East has demonstrated remarkable capability in developing and implementing managed print solutions, apart from other innovative and customised services requested by its clients,” the statement adds. 
“We are honoured to be awarded Ricoh’s Office Automation partner of choice in 2018, an award that recognises Fifty One East’s renowned managerial strategy as well as its continuous commitment in delivering astounding innovative products and services to its clients,” said Bader Abdullah al-Darwish, chairman and managing director of Fifty One East. “We take pride in our long and close partnership with Ricoh since more than 25 years, providing unparalleled service to our clientele through the exceptional after-sales team that caters to all the customer’s needs. 
“We are considered as an exemplary operation for Ricoh in the region, and this award marks yet another testimony that further supports our position at the forefront of the industry.”