The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has announced the renewal of the individual public telecommunications license for Batelco Jordan, a subsidiary of Umniah.
The signing ceremony, which took place on February 24, 2021, between TRC CEO Dr. Ghazi Al Jobor and Umniah CEO Ziad Shatara, also saw the attendance of senior executive team members from both sides.
According to Dr. Al Jobor, the agreement is a clear illustration of the depth of the cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as the TRC’s tireless efforts to support the telecommunications sector by facilitating the regulatory processes for them, thus advancing their investments in this vital sector of the national economy.
Dr. Al Jobor went on to explain that the regulatory processes and facilities provided by the TRC boost interest in investments in this sector while consistently working to increase competitiveness, which paves the way for the most innovative and cutting-edge telecommunications services that are on par with global quality standards.
Also at the ceremony, Shatara spoke of the tireless efforts by the TRC to increase competitiveness in the telecommunications sector and support its growth on a national level, which has ultimately made it the best performing on a regional level. He went on to stress the significance of this agreement, which will allow the company to continue providing innovative communications solutions and services while continuously advancing towards its mission of supporting the digital transformation process in the Kingdom.
Shatara added that Umniah, the fastest growing telecommunications operator in the Kingdom, has adopted the ideals of a digital economy and has made great strides through the provision of efficient and effective telecommunications services and solutions in line with that goal.