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Omantel and Oman International Hospital Team Up to Support Healthcare
in Oman

In continuation of its active role in commu-
nity outreach, Omantel, the leading provider
of integrated telecommunications services
in the Sultanate of Oman, has teamed up
with Oman International Hospital, to sup-
port the healthcare services provided by the
hospital catering to a range of medical con-
ditions, in association with the Ministry of
Health. A Memorandum of Understanding
to this effect was signed by Eng. Aladdin
bin Abdullah Baitfadhil , Chief Commercial
Officer of Omantel, and Marcelo Pereira,
CEO of Oman International Hospital. Under
the MoU, Omantel will engage with Oman
International Hospital to help speed up the
delivery of healthcare services to patients
under sustainable medical programs ad-
opted by the Ministry of Health. The part-
nership stems from Omantel’s commit-
ment to supporting healthcare services
from government and private institutions, Ministry of Health and private hospitals in munications company within the Sultanate
and thus contributes to the welfare and the Sultanate to develop and strengthen of Oman and beyond. The company's inno-
health of the Omani society. Eng. Aladdin the health care system in Oman”. Marcelo vative approaches have contributed to pro-
bin Abdullah Baitfadhil , Chief Commercial Pereira, CEO of Oman International Hos- viding the latest solutions to various con-
Officer at Omantel, said: "One of the pillars pital, said: "As one of the main hospitals sumer and business sectors. The company
of Omantel’s corporate philosophy is to that contribute to reducing the burden on aims to deliver an unparalleled, exceptional
expand our social outreach and contrib- government hospitals, Oman International experience to its subscribers and strives to
ute to different areas in society, including Hospital is delighted to enter into a part- always exceed their expectations. Omantel
the healthcare sector. This MoU mirrors nership with Omantel, which is one of the works towards contributing to the achieve-
that vision and boosts our ongoing efforts leading companies engaged in commu- ment of Oman Vision 2040 objectives by
to support public and private institutions, nity service, to implement a distinguished investing in emerging technologies and
and promote their sustainable programs and more sustainable healthcare model providing cutting-edge solutions in modern
to achieve common goals. We are particu- through our highly qualified medical cadres technology, information and communica-
larly pleased with this partnership with the and advanced equipment and devices that tions technology, such as cloud solutions,
Ministry of Health and Oman International serve the health system in the Sultanate." ICT solutions, AI, Smart solutions, cyberse-
Hospital in implementing innovative health Omantel has succeeded, through the inte- curity, and much more, in addition to har-
programs, which contribute to improving gration of its operations, processes, and nessing its technological capabilities to
and enhancing medical services provided extensive expertise in the field of commu- enhance innovation and leadership in new
to patients and visitors.” Eng. Aladdin add- nications and digital technology, in estab- and advanced technologies.
ed: “We appreciate the efforts made by the lishing its position as a leading telecom-

Zain Cooperates with GCC Telco Alliance to
Establish the ‘Sustainability Innovation Hub’

Zain announces the establishment of initiative is driven by the urgent need that enhance energy efficiency and reduce
the Sustainability Innovation Hub in to address climate change and expand their carbon footprint. The Sustainability
collaboration with the GCC Telco Alliance access to affordable and reliable energy. Innovation Hub aims to bridge the gap
members along with e&, stc, Ooredoo, As the global energy landscape undergoes between technology, telecom innovation,
Beyon, Omantel, and du, and other key a significant transformation, telecom and climate action for a low-carbon
regional and international partners. This operators are actively seeking alternatives economy. It will bring together cutting-
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