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stc Awarded by The World Economic Magazine as “Best Telecommunications
Service Provider” and “Most Innovative Digital Transformation Telecom

Company”

technology sector, in line with Kuwait’s digital transformation
journey.” He added: “Throughout the past couple of years, stc has
successfully optimized its operations, invested in developing the
largest 5G network in Kuwait and enhanced its digital channels to
provide its customers with an unrivalled experience. In 2021, stc
was the first operator in Kuwait to launch the FULL 5G (standalone
5G) providing better customer experience” Alharbi added, “stc’s
future plans focus on gaining market leadership and being a
pioneer through providing an effective model based on its digital
platforms where stc seeks to enter strategic partnerships within
the ICT sector and explore more smart investments to address the
challenges in the market” He added: “We at stc carefully consider
the diverse needs of our customers to provide them with custom
tailored solutions that fit their requirements. Our progressive
drive and pioneering digital solutions played a significant role
in the exceptional year stc has had in terms of introducing new
concepts to market. Our range of digital solutions provided start-
ups, SMEs, and enterprises with innovative products, such as a 5G
Dedicated Line, 5G Live Bus, cloud-based surveillance, and artificial
intelligence, as well as other solutions that provide a well-rounded
experience, designed to enhance the efficiency of their existing
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital operations through digitized concepts. In terms of our individual
leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, customers, we worked effortlessly in enhancing their journey
enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it has with stc by upgrading our network, expanding our offering line, as
received the “Best Telecommunications Service Provider Kuwait well as other initiatives that aim to enrich their lifestyles.” Alharbi
2022” and “Most Innovative Digital Transformation Telecom added, “These two awards not only reflect stc’s leading position
Company Kuwait 2022” awards from the globally recognized in the local telecom market, but also acknowledge the long-term
World Economic Magazine. stc was awarded in recognition of investment stc made a few years back to focus on enabling its
the Company’s exceptional achievements & initiatives in 2021 in own digital transformation strategy in line with Kuwait Vision 2035.
enabling and empowering digital transformation across Kuwait’s I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our employees at
private and public sectors. The recognition from the World stc for their commitment and dedication which played a key role in
Economic Magazine reflects stc’s continuous pursuit to elevate achieving these recognitions. I would also like to thank the World
customer experience and their journeys through providing a Economic Magazine team for their diligent assessment process
wide range of innovative solutions in the field of Information and and cooperation.” It is worth mentioning that World Economic
Communications Technology and digital products. The awards Magazine is a US-based publication that is committed to promoting
also reflect stc’s strategic vision of enabling digital transformation the understanding of financial literacy and economic multi-polarity
in Kuwait in line with Kuwait Vision 2035, whereas it focused on in today’s global economy and international trade, particularly for
developing and enhancing its 5G infrastructure. This in return its global audience. The editorial provides insights, comprehensive
allowed stc to provide individual customers and corporate clients studies, and best practices in the areas of resistance change,
with reliable high-speed connectivity, custom tailored solutions, people, leadership, products, services, communication, and
and advanced technology all under one umbrella. Commenting other critical aspects of the present economy. The publication
on the awards, stc CEO, engineer Maziad Alharbi said, “In a year is determined to offer an honest and engaging platform for
full of challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic, the telecom sector companies and businesses as they continuously reengage with
continues to play a significant role in enabling the digitization their partners and consumers while focusing on agility, innovation,
strategies and digital transformations of corporate and government flexibility, speed, and value through people. These awards add to
entities, with the introduction of advanced solutions and tools the many local, regional, and international awards, which stc Kuwait
that can accelerate the path towards those objectives. stc has has won including “Best M2M Technology Solutions Provider –
moved forward to implement its corporate strategy with the aim Kuwait 2021” and “Best Corporate Governance Telecom Company
to position stc as a digital pioneer, where our vision is focused – Kuwait 2021” from International Finance (“IFM”), “Corporate
in implementing its sustainable business growth and expansion Governance and Stakeholder Protection award by CFI.co, as well
strategy, while switching from providing traditional services to as the “Outstanding Leadership and Growth” award from “MEA
offering digital, cloud, internet of things (IOT), Data Center as Business” magazine, and the Best Leading Corporate for Investor
well advanced IT solutions within the integrated communications Relations for the year 2021 from MEIRA.
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