GEC NEWS WIRE“Best Telecom Leader” and “Best Innovative Service” Received at Annual SAMENA Council 2013 Awards
Ooredoo has received two more major global awards, as the company continues to enjoy its most successful year of honours ever. At the “Convergence to Oman 2013” conference this month, the SAMENA Council presented two key accolades to the company.
The Ooredoo Chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani, received the prestigious “Best Telecom Leader” award for his role in driving the transformation of Ooredoo around the world, and for his important contribution to the global communication industry.
Ooredoo also received the “Best Innovative Service” award for Ooredoo Mobile Money services, which now support more than one million customers in Qatar, Indonesia and Tunisia.
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council is a tri-regional association that represents over 40 telecommunications operators in 25 markets and its awards highlight best practice across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said, “These awards are an important reflection of the range and diversity of services that Ooredoo provides to enrich the lives of people around the world. The international recognition of our Chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah, demonstrates the incredible role he has played in raising standards and transforming the communications industry, both nationally and around the world.”
Sheikh Abdullah has continued to raise Qatar and Ooredoo’s profile around the world in 2013. At the recent ITU Telecom World event in Thailand, Sheikh Abdullah challenged telecoms operators, regulators and partners to work together to support new broadband infrastructure projects and enhance access for all. At the UN Broadband Commission meeting this year, he emphasised that mobile operators should follow Ooredoo’s lead in using mobile technology to address key social issues and drive creativity.
The award for Ooredoo Mobile Money is the latest in a number of prizes for the market-leading service.
