Ooredoo has become the exclusive telecom partner for the Wanda Diamond League Doha Meeting, strengthening its support for global sports excellence. This partnership highlights Ooredoo’s commitment to community well-being and international sporting events, while further promoting Qatar’s position as a leading destination for world-class athletics.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Ericsson to upgrade its charging system with a cloud-native solution for its 5G standalone network. This system allows Ooredoo to monetize new services efficiently, such as AR/VR, gaming, and streaming. The collaboration strengthens Ooredoo’s 5G capabilities and enhances digital experiences for users.
Ooredoo has renewed its 25-year partnership with the Qatar Football Association for the Amir Cup, securing a four-year sponsorship agreement. The deal reinforces Ooredoo’s ongoing support for national sports and commitment to enhancing Qatar’s football community. The partnership will run until 2028, continuing their long-standing collaboration.
Ooredoo has secured Kuwait’s first Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) submarine cable landing, enhancing regional and global connectivity. With a capacity of up to 480 Tbps, the cable will support cloud services, AI, and digital transformation. This project strengthens Kuwait’s position as a key data transit hub.
Ooredoo shareholders approved a QR0.65 per share cash dividend after the company reported strong growth in 2024, with a 2% revenue increase and a 14% rise in net profit. Key developments include partnerships with NVIDIA, the launch of a new data center, and the acquisition of the ‘Fibre in Gulf’ subsea cable.
Ooredoo has expanded its 5G network in Oman, focusing on improving customer experience, B2B solutions, and digital transformation. The company is investing in AI-driven customer service, sustainability, and fiber internet adoption, positioning itself as a key player in Oman’s digital future, with a strong emphasis on connectivity and growth.
Ooredoo has partnered with Kloudville to launch a B2B digital marketplace offering AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for SMBs. The platform, built on Kloudville’s Marketplace 360, empowers businesses to easily access essential digital services. The marketplace will roll out across MENA from 2025, driving digital transformation in the region.
Ooredoo has appointed Asma Al Thani as its Brand Ambassador, aligning with the company’s vision of pushing boundaries and connecting communities. Asma, aiming to be the first Arab to conquer the Explorers Grand Slam and all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks, will collaborate with Ooredoo on digital initiatives.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first standalone commercial Internet Exchange. This partnership enhances connectivity, reduces costs, and supports Qatar’s digital transformation, providing businesses with efficient access to global content providers and improved network performance, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first standalone commercial Internet Exchange. This new platform enhances connectivity, reduces costs, and supports Qatar’s digital transformation by offering low-latency traffic exchange and access to global content providers. Doha IX aims to strengthen Qatar’s position as a digital hub.
