Ooredoo concludes its sponsorship of the Global Forum on Emergency Telecommunications

Ooredoo Kuwait, a member of the international Ooredoo Group, has announced the successful conclusion of its sponsorship of the Global Forum on Emergency Telecommunications, hosted by Kuwait’s Ministry of Communications and the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority. The Forum was held between 25 and 28 January, 2016, under the patronage of HH the Prime Minister, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah.

GET 2016, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is considered one of the most globally recognized events that discuss the role of the telecom industry in disaster management, especially with the current rapid changes in the telecommunications sector and the major developments in the information technology arena. More than 500 participants from around 90 countries attended the forum, including telecom ministers, director-generals of regulatory authorities, CEOs, and more

Commenting on Ooredoo’s participation, Mijbil Alayoub, Director of Corporate Communications at Ooredoo Kuwait said: “We are honored to be part of the GET Forum and very proud that Kuwait was the country of choice to host the 2^nd round of this event. We strongly believe in the significant role the telecommunications sector plays in disaster management and we are committed to making the necessary contributions to ensure the safety of Kuwait and its people.”

One of the main discussion points during the Forum was the challenges faced by the telecom sector and its role in facing and minimizing potential disasters. Panelists reinforced the role of the private sector in leading this initiative and discussed the latest in technology innovations.   

Ooredoo Kuwait’s overarching strategy focuses on the development of the Kuwait telecom sector while contributing to the growth of Kuwait and its prosperity.