Corning Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated’s telecommunications segment, has announced the opening of its new Middle East sales and marketing office at Dubai Silicon Oasis.

“Corning Cable Systems’ regional strategy will focus on high-end fibre optic solutions for large enterprises and data centres, and Dubai Silicon Oasis provides a high-technology environment for knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships,” a company statement said.
Corning has been present in the Middle East for more than five years, but the move to Dubai Silicon Oasis enforces its commitment to the region and the tremendous possibilities for growth in the network infrastructure industry, the statement added.
“We continue to see significant growth in the Middle East, especially Dubai,” said Hank Dunnenberger, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Private Networks EMEA, Corning Cable Systems.
“It was important for us to locate our new office in an area where the networking potential was high, and the surrounding companies could benefit from our longstanding expertise in fibre optic technologies. Dubai Silicon Oasis was an ideal choice.”
Although Dubai Silicon Oasis focuses on micro-electronic and semiconductor technologies, it was important for development managers to recruit companies from various high-technology fields.
“Corning is an ideal compliment, from a technology perspective, to the semiconductor and microelectronic companies and research facilities at DSO, “ said Dr Jihad Kiwan, executive director of marketing, sales and business operations, Dubai Silicon Oasis. “Corning is a leader in fibre optic network solutions, and as the inventor of optical fibre, it has the experience and knowledge that is highly valued by our customers and partners. We will also pursue long-term strategic partnership options with Corning.”
Until the Dubai Silicon Oasis’s headquarters building opens at the beginning of 2007, the Corning Cable Systems’ office will temporarily be housed at DSO’s Microelectronics Innovation Centre building on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Spanning over 7 million square meters, Dubai Silicon Oasis is a strategic project of the Dubai Government. A world-class semiconductor and microelectronics technology park, it consists of IC design, development and manufacturing centres focusing on the areas of photovoltaics, micro-, nano- and opto-electronics.
Additionally, the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority is creating a thriving urban master-planned community consisting of educational, commercial and residential areas. As an established free zone, DSOA offers a highly competitive infrastructure and outstanding logistics.
Corning Incorporated is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. It combines its expertise in speciaity glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities.