Kuwait International Airport Mall" is now a Wi-Fi Hotspot

United Projects Co., the company that invests and manages various buildings at Kuwait International Airport, announced that Airport Mall" in Kuwait International Airport will be the first in the Middle East to provide Wireless Fidelity services (Wi-Fi) for Internet connectivity via what is known as "Hot Spots" within the airport's shopping areas, as part of the "Airport Mall" project.

Kuwait (PRWEB) December 6 2003--The announcement was made by Dr. Hussein Al-Sayegh, Deputy Chairman and CEO, United Projects Co. who explained that this accomplishment is yet another step forward for Airport Mall" reinforcing its status amongst regional airports, as it utilizes advanced technologies to serve passengers who wish to have Internet access, without the need for any kind of cabling whatsoever.

Once this project is complete, the "Airport Mall" at Kuwait International Airport will be the first in the Middle East to provide wireless connectivity enabling users to connect to the Internet at high speed, without the need for wires at all. This means that users can conduct their businesses within the areas covered by this service quickly and easily. Users can check their email, call their offices, receive files stored on their company's website, browse the Internet, and send email to their clients and customers, without worrying about having cabled Internet connection.

"Hot Spots" are points which allow wireless Internet connection. The number of "Hot Spots" has been on the increase worldwide, offering users the total freedom of wireless Internet connectivity while on the move, any time, anywhere. According to a study carried out by International Data Corporation (IDC), the number of "Hot Spots" worldwide is expected to reach 118,000 points by the year 2005.

Passengers and visitors using Laptops with Centrino" processors, PCMCIA wireless connection, or any other equipment with wireless capabilities, can now enjoy wireless Internet Access in "Airport Mall" at Kuwait International Airport.

It is worth noting that Kuwait International Airport has provided its services to approximately 3.95 million passengers, who used 43 international airlines, by the end of October last. The total number of passengers for 2003 is expected to exceed those recorded last year, which reached 4.18 million. It is also expected that Kuwait International Airport, which has a total capacity exceeding 5 million passengers annually, will witness a further increase in the number of passengers as the expansion projects continue to take place at the airport.

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