The Etisalat Academy has signed an agreement with China's ZTE University, to provide certified ZTE training to regional operators, from its world-class training facilities in Dubai.

“This partnership shifts us to a new model of cooperation – greater and more innovative – not only for Etisalat, but also for all telecom operators in the Mena region,” said David Brennan, general manager of the Etisalat Academy.

As part of the agreement, the ZTE University will train and certify Etisalat Academy trainers to deliver ZTE courses thereby extending the capacity of both organisations to meet market demands. Further, the Etisalat Academy has agreed to establish a ZTE equipment lab at ETAC which will be used to develop and offer public training and customer training.

“By strengthening our position in the Gulf through a relationship with the Etisalat Academy, means that ZTE technology is shared and supported through the GCC's biggest and most respected telecoms training provider,” added Chen Jianzhou, dean of ZTE University.-TradeArabia News Service