The team spirit was high on the road south as the Ooredoo Goodwill Journey Convoy progressed to A'Sharqiyah Governorate where they played beach football with a number of youth on the shore of Sur and provided them with sports supplies.
In addition to Sur, the care provided by the convoy reached the Omani Women’s Association in Al Kamil wa Al Wafi where the ambassadors sent IT equipment including laptops in addition to sports equipment for the establishment of a gymnasium .The newly equipped Ooredoo supported gym will spread awareness on the importance of sports in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some families in the area were also supported by a number of basic household and electrical appliances.
The Omani Women’s Association in Ibra, witnessed the opening of the latest Ooredoo Incubator, and was provided with the necessary fixtures and furniture to set it up as a skills development facility and training hub for small business in the area. In common with other incubators in the Ooredoo Goodwill programme, the new centre includes a training kitchen and beauty salon, as well as a sewing and computer centre. Having completed this part of their schedule, the volunteers sent electrical items to some families in the locality.
“I am so grateful to be part of the Ooredoo Goodwill Journey this year and feel particularly blessed to have this wonderful opportunity during the Holy Month,” said Samira
Al Sinani, Head of the Omani women's association in Qurayat and a volunteer in the Ooredoo Goodwill convoy. “Each day has been enriching and personally rewarding, filled with unforgettable experiences and memories to treasure forever. In particular, it has meant a lot to me to meet the incredible individuals involved in the Ooredoo initiatives, like this incubator here in Ibra. Getting to know them has helped me gain a better understanding of the important and long-lasting impact these facilities will have not just on their employment prospects but also on their lives. I am looking forward to sharing what I have experienced with my Ooredoo colleagues and family once we get back.”
Omran Al Rahbi, a goodwill volunteer who works at Ooredoo said: “For me what stands out is the kindness and hospitality that has been extended to us at every stage of the journey and the joyous Ramadan spirit that has surrounded us. There’s no doubt that all the volunteers feel fortunate to be involved in this year’s Ooredoo Goodwill Journey and not only because of the inspiring atmosphere. We have benefited immensely from our participation and gained a deeper respect for each other every day, learning a lot about our personal strengths and potential to contribute.”
Forging ahead, the Ooredoo Goodwill convoy is now driving to the next destination on its mission; Haima.
About Ooredoo
Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company SAOG (“Ooredoo”) was founded and registered in the Sultanate of Oman in December 2004. It launched its service in March 2005 as the challenger mobile operator in Oman, originally operating under the name Nawras. The Company was awarded the second fixed licence in Oman in 2009, and launched its international gateway in April 2010, its corporate fixed and broadband services in May 2010, and its residential fixed and broadband services in June 2010. Since 2010, Ooredoo has been an integrated services telecommunications operator and is currently serving over 2 million customers across the Sultanate. Following a successful IPO on 1 November 2010, Ooredoo is listed on the Muscat Stock Market (MSM) under the “ORDS” ticker. Ooredoo is majority owned by Ooredoo Q.S.C. and also has a number of significant Omani shareholders which ensures that the company is strongly integrated into the Omani society. Ooredoo has won a number of awards including Jury’s Distinction Award for Customer Service Excellence in the telecom sector 2013, Leading Telecommunications Company at the Arab Achievement Awards 2013, Best Operator Network at the Telecoms World Middle East 2013 Awards, the CommsMEA award for Middle East Mobile Operator of the Year 2015 and Best Telecommunications Company at the Arab Achievement Awards, 2016.
About Ooredoo Group
Ooredoo is an international communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Serving consumers and businesses in 10 countries, Ooredoo delivers the leading data experience through a broad range of content and services via its advanced, data-centric mobile and fixed networks.
Ooredoo served 138 million customers and generated revenues of USD 8.9 billion as of 31 December 2016. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Source: Ooredoo press Release