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Free access to government apps and websites from over 300 locations in UAE by end of 2016 Dubai, UAE, November 8, 2016: National Bonds Corporation (National Bonds), the leading sharia-compliant savings and investment company in the UAE, has renewed its partnership with du to support WiFi UAE, a country-wide initiative to provide WiFi access to the public, in line with the UAE Vision 2021. WiFi UAE currently covers Dubai,,Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and RAK and for example offers free internet access across Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, Dubai International Financial Centre, as well as prominent shopping malls in the emirates. Through this partnership, National Bonds aims to support the UAE’s vision of becoming among the best countries in the world by implementing smart solutions, such as providing UAE nationals and residents with electronic services to help them access knowledge, and benefit from faster and more effective online communication. Speaking on the sustained synergy with du, Mohammed Bitar, Chief Commercial Officer at National Bonds, said: “We have renewed our partnership with du as part of our commitment to support providing free internet access to UAE residents. The internet today is no longer a luxury or privilege of a select social class, but has rather evolved into a basic need for every individual in a dynamic socio-economic landscape. “We reiterate our support to the WiFi UAE initiative that enables unrestricted access to the benefits of the internet in business development and day-to-day management, thereby facilitating seamless transactions. With this partnership, we see a great opportunity to contribute to the Dubai Plan 2021 - part of which entails building a smart and sustainable city.” Commending National Bonds for its continued support to the WiFi UAE initiative, Jihad Tayara, Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at du, said: “We are proud to be partners with National Bonds to continue delivering high-speed internet access to the public of the UAE. In addition, working together we aim to deliver a more networked society and enabling the continuing digital revolution of the country by providing seamless access to investment and savings information.” WiFi celebrated the milestone of over 1.3 million sessions of WiFi UAE, the service expects to enable WiFi connectivity in more than 300 locations by the end of this year, all with free access to government apps and websites. The service offers users two types of Internet connection; WiFi UAE, a free WiFi service and WiFi UAE Premium, an affordable paid service that allows users unrestricted upload and download speed. Any WiFi enabled device can access the free and premium WiFi service.
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