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Omantel Unveils National Initiative to Empower Media Professionals with
AI Skills

Omantel announced a national initiative to empower various media collaboration with the Omantel Academy, will mark a significant
professionals in the field of artificial intelligence. The initiative aims step forward for media professionals in Oman. By empowering
to support media professionals in developing media content. The media professionals with AI skills and techniques, the initiative aims
announcement took place on the sidelines of Omantel's Annual to enhance their content development capabilities and leverage
"Media Iftar" on Monday evening, attended by Talal Al Mamari, emerging technologies in their roles. Muna Al Mamari, Digital
CEO of Omantel, several senior Omantel officials, alongside Press and Media Manager at Omantel, rightly acknowledges the
representatives of various media outlets, economists, and social major technological transformations taking place globally and their
media influencers. The initiative, to be conducted by Omantel in impact on various sectors, including the media industry, “Artificial
intelligence has been at the forefront of recent technological
developments, and we recognize the importance of staying
abreast of these advancements” she commented. By introducing
this training initiative, Omantel aims to equip media professionals
with the essential skills and technologies of the digital age. This
effort aligns with Omantel's broader strategy of transitioning from
a telecom operator to a technology provider, while also supporting
the objectives of the National Program for the Digital Economy in
Oman. The training program will be conducted by experts from
Omantel Academy, and it has several objectives including refining
the technical skills of media professionals, familiarizing them with
the latest tools and technologies, simplifying their work processes,
fostering creativity, and ultimately enhancing productivity. By
empowering media professionals with AI knowledge, they will be
better equipped to embrace digital transformation and contribute
to the evolving media landscape. It is noteworthy that this initiative
is one of the projects of the Omantel Academy. More details
about this initiative will be announced during the planned official
inauguration of the Academy, which aims to provide high-level
dedicated training.

Nawaf Al-Gharabally Appointed CEO of Zain Kuwait

Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and
digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets
across the Middle East and Africa, announces the appointment
of Kuwaiti national, Nawaf Hisham Al-Gharabally to the position
of CEO of Zain Kuwait, effective immediately. With an impressive
25-year track record of success within Zain and the telecom
industry across the Middle East and Africa, Al-Gharabally held
roles as Zain Group and Zain Kuwait Chief Technology Officer
prior to his latest appointment. Al-Gharabally joined the Zain
family in 1998, and over the years has developed to become a key
member of the organization’s executive management team. He
possesses extensive experience across a number of disciplines
covering mobile technologies, digital transformation, strategy, and
management with multiple career highlights notably Zain Kuwait
emerging as the first company to successfully launch 5G services
in the Gulf region, under his leadership in 2019. Al-Gharabally also
led the development and modernization of Zain Kuwait’s networks

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