Rustam Minnikhanov visits offices of Google and Ding in Dublin
30 June 2015, Tuesday
On June 30, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov visited European headquarters of Google in Ireland.
Minnikhanov and members of the Tatarstan delegation were showed around the office located in the historic part of Dublin. The office represents a functional space with the training center, conference halls, restaurants, kitchens, and communications units.
Managers of the company made a brief presentation about activity of Google in Europe. The company office in Ireland opened in 2003.Both Irish Government and businessmen are interested in work of Google specialists.
Google Glass, a wearable, voice-controlled Android device with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a camera for taking photographs and videos.
Rustam Minnikhanov also visited Ding, the most rapidly developing and innovative company in Ireland. 350 mobile operators all over the world cooperate with the company today. In Russia the company partner is Qiwi.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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