Comtrust is the first comprehensive e-commerce infrastructure and service providers in the region. Etisalat has for long been known as a 'technology leader and a catalyst' for development of business and commerce in the region.

And now in the new millennium Comtrust is poised to expand and create massive potential in cyber space. Comtrust will help in overcoming social fears and resistance to change and will propel UAE as a virtual business hub in the Middle East and South Asian countries.

Everything about Comtrust points to success. The company's services are linked to a high speed, 155 Mbps backbone offering the highest bandwidth available in the Middle East.

In other words, Comtrust will provide a robust and resilient infrastructure for e-commerce and help businesses tap the potential of the new continent, comprising half a billion internet users across the world. Etisalat and Comtrust is making concerted efforts to ensure that UAE carves out a share of this gigantic e-commerce pie.

And the commitment is very tangible. Etisalat has made the largest single investment to develop e-commerce infrastructure in the region. Besides, there has been a tremendous effort to complete the first phase of the project in record time.

Security and Speed are essential in the online environment. And these are issues which Comtrust have effectively tackled. Comtrust has been officially recognized by the Cabinet of Ministers as the Public Key Infrastructure provider for the country.

Both the Government and businesses would feel safe if their security needs are beings met by a recognized entity within their own country.

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As stressed comtrust "e-commerce is not first about technology - it its about new ways of doing business."

Whether it is business-to-business or business-to-customer, Comtrust is the only true, end-to-end e-commerce servces and infrastructure provider in the region.

And as an example of Comtust's well planned pre opening marketing moves, two companies outside the GCC are establishing their services through Comtrust.

Besides, leading banks in the UAE including National Bank of Dubai, Emirates International bank Ltd. And Mashreq Bank will soon provide online transaction facilities through Comturst's Payment Gateway.

Roping in the best of logistics & warehousing facilities, Comturst has also tied up with courier companies, web development and design houses as well as system integrators.

Along with H.H Shiekh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al makhtoum's ambitious drive for "Dubai Internet City", Comturst would help UAE achieve a premium status as the virtual e-commerce country.