Named a leader in digital transformation and in creating aseamless B2B customer experience, Ooredoo was selected as the winner in the Telecom category at the recently held COMEX Excellence in Technology Awards 2024. The telco has been increasingly focused on upgrading the ever-evolving world of digitalising businesses in Oman. Not only does Ooredoo offer a nationwide 5G network but also products and services that its connectivity and innovation enable, including cloud and other solutions for businesses.
Saoud Al Riyami, Chief Business and Wholesale Officer at Ooredoo, said, “We are grateful for receiving yet another award that recognises Ooredoo’s contributions to Oman’s transformation into a knowledge-based and technologically advanced economy. We know that businesses of all sizes play an important role in the digital transformation of the nation. As 5G continues to unlock many growth opportunities for our B2B customer base, we create value by offering personalised and seamless experiences that are customer-centric.”
Digital has penetrated Ooredoo’s B2B customer base by over 50%, and now 49% of these customers’ transactions are digital payments. Ooredoo focuses on digital penetration and strategic partnerships with local and international companies to innovate, expand services and contribute to building a robust digital infrastructure in Oman.
On a related note, and also during COMEX 2024, Ooredoo Fintech International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, launched walletii, a new state-of-the-art Fintech solution. This will provide a simple, secure, and upgraded way for consumers and merchants to make and receive digital payments domestically and internationally.
Meanwhile, this was not the first time that Ooredoo has takenhome a prestigious award for its achievements in the area of digital transformation. The telco also won the ‘Most Innovative Digitally Transformed Telecom Company – Oman 2023’ award by Global Business Outlook. And has been voted Oman’s Most Trusted Brand in Telecoms for three years in a row.
For more information on Ooredoo’s award-winning services, visit www.ooredoo.om.
