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Omantel EA FC24 Tournament brings eGaming enthusiasts.

In continuation of its efforts to spearhead the e-sports scene in Oman, Omantel hosted a prestigious e-sports event, Omantel EA FC24 Tournament, at Marsa Plaza in Al Mouj Muscat. Top players from across the Sultanate of Oman took part in this flagship competition.

Building on the successful journey of hosting e-sport events in Oman that started with PlayHera MENA, EA FC24 tournament was an opportunity for the ardent gamers to unlock their potential and demonstrate their talent.

The tournament, which reflected Omantel’s keenness to engage with youth and e-sports enthusiasts, witnessed the participation of more than 610 e-sports fans to compete on the tournament in addition to hundreds who attended the event to support their teams competing for the title of the tournament. The event also mirrors Omantel’s continuous commitment and support towards the advancement of the e-sports industry in Oman.

Fahima Al Saidi, Senior Manager of Partnerships and Devices at Omantel, commented, “We are very thrilled to conclude 2023 with organizing EA FC24 tournament which tops our e-sports and youth engagement agenda. We are equally pleased with the growing popularity of e-sports in Oman especially with the issuance of His Highness Sayyid Thee Yazin bin Haitham Al Said decision establishing of Oman E-sports Committee under the umbrella of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth”.

Adding, “E-sports events like EA FC24 are opening the doors for our young talents to showcase their hidden skills and unleash their full potential. Gaming as an industry is witnessing tremendous evolution globally and it is imperative for us to ensure that we keep pace with such developments. We were delighted with the huge turnaround from the public to attend the tournament to compete, play, gather and unite with their counterparts from across the Sultanate of Oman”.

Omantel has succeeded, through the integration of its operations, processes, and extensive expertise in the field of communications and digital technology, in establishing its position as a leading telecommunications company within the Sultanate of Oman and beyond. The company’s innovative approaches have contributed to providing the latest solutions to various consumer and business sectors. The company aims to deliver an unparalleled, exceptional experience to its subscribers and strives to always exceed their expectations. Omantel works towards contributing to the achievement of Oman Vision 2040 objectives by investing in emerging technologies and providing cutting-edge solutions in modern technology, information and communications technology, such as cloud solutions, ICT solutions, AI, Smart solutions, cybersecurity, and much more, in addition to harnessing its technological capabilities to enhance innovation and leadership in new and advanced technologies.



Source: Press Release

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