Omantel wins top honours at AIWA awards
Published: 04:12 PM,Dec 26,2021 | EDITED : 08:12 PM,Dec 26,2021
MUSCAT: Omantel, Sultanate’s pioneering integrated telecommunications services provider, bagged top honours at the recently held Alam Al-Iktissad Wal-Amal (AIWA) awards. While Omantel was named the ‘Nation Builder of the Year’, Talal bin Said al Mamari, CEO of Omantel, was honoured with the ‘CEO of the Year in the telecom sector.
The commendation reaffirmed Omantel's prowess as a leader in network. ICT, operations, new implementations, innovative products and services. The only telecom company to be honoured at the awards, Omantel was recognised for its leadership in building the nation, supporting the society, encouraging the youth and sustaining its business partnerships.
Talal al Mamari was honoured for leading Omantel, a world-class telecom company, through a major evolution towards greater sustainability. He was recognized for maneuvering the company by embracing change and enhancing its focus on innovation, technology, and digitalization. Under his leadership, Omantel has achieved operational distinction while setting global standards in finding sustainable social solutions benefitting businesses, people, and communities. He has led & supported many of the company’s major projects and initiatives such as its initial public offering to divest government’s stake. He also played an important role in Omantel’s second IPO and in the company’s acquisition of 21.9 per cent stake in Kuwait-based Zain Group.
Talal al Mamari said, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award which recognises the hard work of our team during a period that changed the work and life landscape. Committed to globally benchmarked quality, Omantel believes in constantly innovating to offer the very best for our customers. I am also personally honoured to be named the ‘CEO of the Year’ for which I owe to the team at Omantel. We believe in contributing to the nation’s growth and are committed to taking on bigger challenges in the future. We will strive to continue to offer customers a best-in-class experience to meet and exceed their needs.”
The commendation reaffirmed Omantel's prowess as a leader in network. ICT, operations, new implementations, innovative products and services. The only telecom company to be honoured at the awards, Omantel was recognised for its leadership in building the nation, supporting the society, encouraging the youth and sustaining its business partnerships.
Talal al Mamari was honoured for leading Omantel, a world-class telecom company, through a major evolution towards greater sustainability. He was recognized for maneuvering the company by embracing change and enhancing its focus on innovation, technology, and digitalization. Under his leadership, Omantel has achieved operational distinction while setting global standards in finding sustainable social solutions benefitting businesses, people, and communities. He has led & supported many of the company’s major projects and initiatives such as its initial public offering to divest government’s stake. He also played an important role in Omantel’s second IPO and in the company’s acquisition of 21.9 per cent stake in Kuwait-based Zain Group.
Talal al Mamari said, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award which recognises the hard work of our team during a period that changed the work and life landscape. Committed to globally benchmarked quality, Omantel believes in constantly innovating to offer the very best for our customers. I am also personally honoured to be named the ‘CEO of the Year’ for which I owe to the team at Omantel. We believe in contributing to the nation’s growth and are committed to taking on bigger challenges in the future. We will strive to continue to offer customers a best-in-class experience to meet and exceed their needs.”