OMRAN NAMED BEST LEADER At TELETIMES-International Ceremony in Pakistan

Athar: Omran is among the top decision makers in the industry today

Mobilk - Abu Dhabi and Islamabad: Etisalat’s Chairman, Mohammad Omran, has been presented with the “Leadership Award for Best Telecom Services” at the annual Teletimes-International Industry Excellence Awards which took place in Pakistan. The award was presented by Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister, H.E. Dr. Hafiz Shaik. 

 

The award ceremony was organized and managed by Teletimes-International magazine, and recognized various organizations from across the continent that have implemented best practice and set new benchmarks in services, strategy, technology and leadership. The Advisory Council who judged the awards comprised senior leaders from across the industry.

 

Mohammad Omran has worked for “Etisalat” for over three decades and served in many different positions until he became Chairman in 2005. From his current position he has overseen many of the company’s major achievements and. Omran has led “Etisalat” into new markets through a set of expansions and global investments in Asia and Africa. 

 

Under his leadership “Etisalat” has positioned itself among the best international service operator in the world and achieved a solid financial and operational presence in more than 18 countries. In the last five years “Etisalat” has taken stakes in existing operators in West Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Indonesia whilst building new operations in Afghanistan, Nigeria, India and Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters in the UAE continue to lead the region in its quest to adopt new technologies and drive forward the boundaries of innovation.

 

Commenting on this win, Mohammad Omran, Chairman of Etisalat said: “I am honored to receive this prestigious award that reflects our vision to enhance and change the way people communicate across our international footprint. Today “Etisalat” is present in 18 countries and serves more than 140 million subscribers around the globe.”

 

Omran added: “People are always the key to our success and at “Etisalat” we are lucky to have a wealth of outstanding talent. There has never been a better time such as today for innovative executives to work at ‘Etisalat” and to build the telecommunications business of the future. I hereby share this award with all of them to celebrate this success together.” 

 

Mr. Khalid Athar Chief Editor “Teletimes” said “This award has been presented to His Excellency / Mohammed Omran in recognition and appreciation for his key role in serving the communications and information sector in the region, as well as for the unique role played by “Etisalat"   at the local and international fronts.  Etisalat is a major player in driving innovation, reliability and commitment to the promises by providing the latest services and technologies of high value to its customers across  the Middle East and North Africa and Asia. Athar concluded “Omran today is among the top decision makers in the telecommunications sector in the region”. 

 

A global player and a leader in offering the latest technologies and innovations, “Etisalat” has introduced next-generation technologies which are shaping the way people use telecommunications services.  

 

Etisalat’s Chairman has received many major international awards for his personal contributions to the company and telecoms sector overall. These include national, regional and international awards with Mohammad Omran most recently being named Best Chairman at the International Business Awards in 2010. Mr. Omran received an Engineering Degree in Electronics and Communications from Cairo University, Egypt, in June 1977.