Ooredoo is looking back on a strong year, as it continued to create and build its relationships with the public and private sectors. Providing support and expertise to a number of initiatives, the company signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Ministries and government entities aimed at the overall enhancement of key administrative areas. The agreements helped reinforce Ooredoo’s position as the Sultanate’s data experience leaders and its contributions to the Sultanate’s digital transformation.
Raed bin Mohammed Dawood, Director of Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at Ooredoo, said, “This year’s successful partnerships have not only fulfilled our commitment to build a stronger community, but have enabled us to establish long-lasting relationships with the public and private sectors. Through them we are able to provide our wide range of services and innovative products to more companies, as well as help Oman become a digital knowledge-based economy.”
At the start of this year, Ooredoo joined forces with the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development – Ithraa, a partnership that enabled Ooredoo to share valuable experiences and expertise with local businesses, provide them with better access to information and communication services, all the while helping them gain a competitive edge. A similar agreement was also signed with the Public Authority of Craft Industries (PACI), to help home-grown artisans develop and grow their businesses.
The telecoms company also extended its support to the education sector, signing an agreement with the General Directorate of Education in Northern Al Batinah to provide a range of schools in the governate with technical equipment and training opportunities. Other notable agreements pertaining to training and development were made with the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Civil Service, and the Al Rafd Fund to support SMEs.
Dawood added, “We’re extremely proud of our achievements this year, which we will continue to build on. Next year we are looking to engage more partners to help prepare Oman for technological and digital advancement.”
Strengthening its commitment to the community, Ooredoo also joined hands with the Ministry of Social Development, supporting various Omani women’s associations around the country, as well as aiding the creation of sensory and resource rooms at several branches of the Al Wafa Centre for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Children. Another agreement was signed with the Ministry of Higher Education to provide new graduates with training, workshops, lectures and conference opportunities in technical and service fields.
On a community level, Ooredoo signed MoUs with the Ministry of Health, the Public Authority for Consumer Protection, the National Committee for Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, and Oman Charitable Organisation to support them in raising awareness on their causes through nation-wide text messages. Committed to enriching the lives of people across Oman, Ooredoo continues to collaborate with various organisations to deliver its message of ‘care’ and translate it into reality.