SCTA, Syska Group sign agreement to boost coordination in data centres

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority (SCTA), witnessed on Monday morning the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Authority and Syska Hennessy Group at Aljada.

The agreement was signed by Rashid Ali Al Ali, Executive Director of the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority, and Kostas Tsekouras, Managing Director of Syska Hennessy Group.

The agreement aims to establish an integrated framework for strategic cooperation between the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority and Syska Group, enhancing joint coordination and the exchange of expertise and technical knowledge, particularly in the field of data centres and related technological infrastructure.

It is expected to support the development of advanced technology ecosystems in the Emirate of Sharjah, improve the efficiency of proposed future projects, and contribute to achieving the Authority’s ambitious goals in its technical and specialised fields.

Expanding opportunities and investment

The agreement also provides for opening new avenues of cooperation in business development, mutual promotion of services, exploration of investment opportunities, and the presenting of innovative solutions in line with global best practices.

This will enhance Sharjah’s competitiveness and keep pace with rapid developments in the data centre and technical infrastructure sector. It will also support Syska Group’s expansion in the emirate by facilitating and coordinating the launch of its operations, thereby strengthening SCTA’s international relations.

Under the agreement, the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority will benefit from Syska Group’s extensive expertise in communications and technology within Sharjah.

Founded in 1928, Syska Hennessy Group is a leading global provider of integrated engineering services, with wide experience in designing and operating critical facilities and data centres through a global network. This will enable the Authority to expand its operations in accordance with the highest international standards in communications, information technology, and data.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi received a commemorative shield from Syska Hennessy Group, while His Highness presented the Authority’s shield to the company’s Managing Director.

On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi met with employees of the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority, listening to a detailed explanation of their roles and responsibilities in carrying out assigned tasks aligned with the Authority’s mandate. His Highness also took commemorative photos with the employees.

Last year, Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Communication Technologies Authority (SCTA), witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the SCTA and the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), held in Sharjah.

Rashid Ali Al Ali, Executive Director of SCTA and Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, signed the agreement, which aims to strengthen strategic partnership and cooperation between the two sides to develop the infrastructure system for telecommunications services, as well as to accelerate network expansion across the Emirate and its affiliated regions.