Amman, November 2009 –Umniah – the fastest growing telecom service provider in Jordan – provides Vehicle Tracking Service in partnership with Ekartak, Trilink, Traklink, and Erada which are some of the largest tracking companies in the Kingdom, whereby Umniah will be providing the SIM card through which corporate subscribers can access the Vehicle Tracking Service by entering the GPRS, which Umniah will also be providing.

The Vehicle Tracking Service enables Umniah subscribers to keep track of their company vehicles by using GPRS or by receiving an SMS transmission on their mobile phones containing the coordinates of the vehicle, whereby Umniah will be covering the GSM part of the solution. The Vehicle Tracking Service, which is considered one of the most advanced telecom services available on the market, offers corporate subscribers the opportunity to keep track of their car fleets at any time and from any location. The service is being offered by Umniah at highly competitive prices in comparison to the region, in order to encourage public and private sector companies to utilize and benefit from the service's distinct features and to introduce them to the positive impact that this service has on fleet performance.

Commenting on this service, Mr. Ihab Hinnawi, Umniah's CEO, said: "Umniah was successful in becoming the first choice for vehicle tracking companies across the Kingdom. The launch of this service reflects the company's dedication to being the first to introduce the best cutting edge technologies in the Kingdom and the Middle East, and comes as part of our belief in the importance of the vehicle tracking service for many organizations that need to track their vehicles and constantly be aware of their movements and locations. We strive through this service to enhance the level of performance of the companies involved, enabling them to increase their customers' satisfaction with the level of the services offered." He added: “The majority of the vehicle tracking companies in the Kingdom have welcomed cooperating with Umniah, and have benefited from our strong network, and our leading position amongst companies that provide Data Services.”

On Umniah’s cooperation, Mr. Hinnawi added: "We are very proud of our partnership with Ekartak, Trilink, Traklink and Erada in offering this service, as we believe their vast experience in this field will help us build on the trust that our subscribers have placed in us in order for Umniah to remain their first choice for comprehensive telecom services in the Kingdom."

On this occasion, Mr. Hani Masaad, General Manager of the comprehensive provider of smart cards Ekartak, and Mr. Talal Zahran, Project Manager of Trilink, Mr. Samir Obeid General Manager of the Jordanian vehicle tracking company Traklink, and Ms. Samar Mazeek General Manager of Erada expressed their pride to be partnering with Umniah, particularly since it offers wide coverage across the Kingdom in addition to it being the first company to launch basic solutions that support the operations of various sectors. They went on to confirm the importance of introducing such a solution towards helping make a tangible and positive change in the Kingdom's telecom sector and contributing to an increased level of productivity and competitiveness amongst companies."

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