Ooredoo Maldives kick started its 15th anniversary
celebrations last night at a special event held at Hotel Jen. The event was
held to recognize and extend appreciation towards close local partners of the
company, who have contributed to its successful journey of 15 years in enriching
lives.
The leading telecommunication giant first launched its
mobile telecommunications services in the Maldives on 1st August 2005. Over the
years, Ooredoo Maldives has established itself as the industry leader and has
brought revolutionary transformations to the local telecommunication industry
by continuously introducing the latest digital advancements, innovative
products and digital solutions. Ooredoo Maldives was the first to launch the
first ever and fastest 3G and 4G networks and the first to demonstrate the
highest seen speeds through 5G in the Maldives. In 2019, Ooredoo Maldives
launched its eSIM services, HD Voice and Voice over WiFi, all for the first
time in the Maldives, in line with its commitment in establishing a Digital
Maldives.
"Ooredoo Maldives has shown exceptional growth and
development in the past 15 years and it has been an exciting journey for us
all. We have always been committed to remain at the forefront of bringing the
latest technologies and innovative digital solutions that enable the growth of
our communities. Indeed, this would not have been possible without the support
of partners who have immensely contributed to our journey of enriching lives
through digital. Our commitment to connect the people of Maldives to new innovations
remains strong, and we look forward to continued collaborations to provide
customers with a refined digital experience." said the Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives, Mr. Najib Khan.
Ooredoo Maldives also announced special plans for 2020, as
part of the companys celebration of its journey towards fifteen years in the
Maldives. This included:
Announcement of
Maziya Sports & Recreation Club as Brand Ambassador
Formed in 1996, Maziya Sports and Recreation Club is a
Maldivian football club has achieved great accomplishments throughout the
years. In 2015, the club launched Maziya Sports Football Academy, a youth
development program equipped with experience trainers to train and build young
footballers across the nation. Under this exciting partnership, Ooredoo will be
closely collaborating with Maziya Sports & Recreation Club and the Football
Academy to promote football in the Maldives and bring new opportunities for
young people who aspire to become professional players.
Ooredoo Maldives also announced the renewal of partnership
with its brand ambassador Habeys Boduberu, for the fifth year.
Ooredoo Color Run 2020
As part of Ooredoos efforts to take its popular Color Run
to communities across Maldives, the company announced that the fun run will be
held this year in Kulhudhuffushi City on 29th June. Similar to past years, the
festivities of Ooredoo Color Run will be also held in Hulhumale city at the
end of the year, this time on 4th December 2020.
Registrations for Ooredoo Color Run in Kulhudhuffushi City
will be opened soon.
Niru Accelerator 2.0
Ooredoo Maldives announced the NIRU 2.0, the second wave of
its learning-based business accelerator program in the Maldives. Teams gain
entry to the accelerator program through a Hackathon and will receive access to
a 12-week long intensive mentor-based learning program, co-working space,
digital tools for building their business and the essential technical support
from experts. At the end of the program, start-up also receive the chance to
pitch for further investments.
Registrations for NIRU Hackathon will open in February, with
the event planned for 17th & 18th April 2020. Winning teams will gain
access to the Niru Accelerator Program, which will begin in June 2020.
Roadshows have been planned across Maldives to share more
information about the program and the opportunities it opens for young
entrepreneurs.
Cyber Safety CSR Campaign
An unprecedented tool for enabling socio-economic progress,
the internet opens up a world of opportunity for communities across the world.
In alignment with efforts to make the internet more accessible and affordable
for all, and as the internet continues to grow as an essential part of daily
life, Ooredoo Maldives commits towards making the internet a safer and life
enriching space for all.
In partnership with Maldives Police Services and Ministry of
Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment, the company has launched a
cyber-safety program to educate younger generations, parents and the elderly on
the importance of cyber safety, cyber safety tools, as well as cyber hygiene.
Through awareness and education, the program aims to enable local communities
to truly enjoy the internet and the many benefits it can connect them to.
As it continues the journey towards fifteen years in the
Maldives, Ooredoo Maldives will remain committed to introducing new
technologies, innovations and services that power a Digital Maldives, and
connect communities and businesses to new opportunities for growth.
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