Ooredoo
Overview
Ooredoo is a leader in smart services in Qatar and delivers a diverse portfolio consisting of entertainment services, Ooredoo Mobile Money, and involvement in building “smart cities” and “smart stadiums”. Ooredoo is responsible for playing a key role in the successful establishment of 5G accessibility in Qatar. Ooredoo has contributed hugely to the development of 5G in Qatar, starting in 2018, and claims to cover the widest and most reliable network in the country. Its aim is to reach complete digitalization in Qatar so that it can become the world’s first Smart Nation, in line with and in support of Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
Ooredoo Money is another key business within the company and has simplified daily transactions such as sending money to the home country (for foreign workers), paying domestic workers, or making quick payments through its “Ooredoo Money Wallet” app, the most popular digital wallet in Qatar. Some of the key services of Ooredoo Money include easier and quicker international money transfer to over 200 countries and territories in addition to being able to top up family and friends’ mobile and entertainment services with the Ooredoo Money ‘International Top-Up’ service.