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Connection established with Internet2.   MOU Signed with Geant.      ANKABUT will cater for the regional research needs.    ANKABUT offers much improvements in how  we conduct research and engage in teaching and learning.    ANKABUT provides more collaboration.    ANKABUT enable sharing of resources.

Tasks Completed Agreed on forming a consortium of universities that will be in charge of the UAE R&E network. Business Model Prepared Identified Network Provider Funding Sources Identified Costing and draft business plan Bylaws MOU with Internet2 MOU with GEANT Submitted Proposal to ICT fund Funding Approved – Awaiting Contractual Formalities to be completed Etisalat (Network Provider) Project Plan Being prepared. Survey Being Undertaken to establish additional Fiber requirements Internet2 Interconnection agreement signed in April 2008. Finalised Project Plan with Etisalat Submitted Project Plan to ICT Fund Tasks in progress Sign Agreement with Etisalat Sign Agreement with ICT Fund. Manage the Project trough its completetion Mobilize the Consortium of Universities Deploy Applications on ANKABUT