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Closed startup

2001 – 2009

i-mate

Scottish telecommunications and computer software company

United Arab EmiratesTelecoms

Founded: 2001
Closed: 2009
Lifespan: 8 years
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai Internet Şehri
Sector: Telecoms

In brief

i-mate was a Scottish telecommunications and computer software company based in Dubai Internet Şehri, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 2001 and shut down in 2009.

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