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Omantel and ASYAD Group Successfully
Launched 5G Based Innovative ICT Solutions at

the Drydock

In a new step that reflects Omantel video surveillance services, in addition to and offer an unmatched experience. This
leading role in digital transformation providing ultra-high internet speeds for step will contribute to strengthening the
and the enormous capabilities provided ships docked at the dry dock. The trials Drydock’s role in logistics and increase
by the 5G technologies, Omantel, the also mark the first use of the 5G technology the efficiency of its services. The results,
leading integrated telecom & ICT services in providing smart video surveillance which exceeded expectations, reiterate the
provider in the Sultanate, in cooperation services and analytics in the Sultanate for importance of the steps taken by ASYAD
with ASYAD Group, the Middle East`s enterprise customers. "We are confident Group towards digital transformation
integrated logistics provider, announced that such solutions can be rolled over and deployment of state-of-the-art
the successful Proof of Concept trials to various sectors and industries in the technologies across the Group.” he
to provide video surveillance ‘video as Special Economic Zone in Duqm and the concluded. 5G is a key enabler for the
a service’ and high-speed internet for rest of the Sultanate which will help in adoption of the fourth industrial revolution
vessels docking at the drydock over 5G overcoming different challenges facing (4IR) technologies such as Internet
technology. The trials are part of the various business sectors", he added. On his of Things “IoT”, Artificial Intelligence,
existing cooperation between ASYAD part, Dr. Sultan bin Zayed bin Muhammad Blockchain and Big Data. In addition to
Group and Omantel to benefit from ICT Al Hinai, Acting Vice President of the the unparalleled data transfer speeds
solutions in streamlining the operation Technology Support Unit atASYAD Group, that 5G technology provides and offers
of ASYAD Group companies. The Special said, “We are proud of this cooperation ultra-low latency and an instantaneous
Economic Zone at Duqm has been with Omantel and the positive results response to a higher number of connected
selected for these two trials as they play of the two trials. The 5G based services devices. 5G is also expected to recolonize
a key role in the economic diversification will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing the services provided by many sectors,
efforts in the Sultanate in addition to the the digital transformation within ASYAD including education, health, transportation
presence of a large number of local and Group. This forms the first use of 5G and entertainment, in addition to being an
international companies that can benefit technology in smart video surveillance and integral component of future smart cities.
from such solutions. Commenting on this, providing high speed internet services for Omantel is the leading telecommunications
Eng. Baha Mohammed Redha Al Lawati, our clients and business partners from company in the Sultanate and the main
Vice President Enterprise Unit at Omantel various international shipping companies provider of integrated communications
said, “The Proof-of-Concept trials reflect who carry out their annual fleet and giant services to individuals, companies and
our unparalleled technological capabilities ships maintenance here”. "The Proof-of- government agencies. The company
and the key role played by Omantel as Concept trials are part of ASYAD Group's is making serious efforts to promote
enabler for digital transformation in the efforts to benefit from new technologies prosperity and growth in all sectors while
Sultanate. This will enable the adoption of to boost the Group’s competitiveness introducing a new business concept, and
innovative solutions to different challenges globally and to provide practical solutions bringing global content and entertainment.
facing enterprises and the enhancement of that enhance the quality of the services

Orange Jordan CEO Emphasizes Roles of
Technology, Telecom Sector in Equipping
Kingdom for Crisis

Orange Jordan signed an agreement youth digitally and provide the necessary cooperation with the ministry to 8 centers,
with the Ministry of Digital Economy and training to help them find job opportunities with an aim to increase the number of these
Entrepreneurship (MODEE), to continue or start their own businesses. This vital programs that provide digital training,
supporting the five knowledge centers that agreement is a continuation of the as well as enhance youth's innovation and
were established under Orange Community partnership between Orange Jordan and leadership skills.
Digital Centers, in addition to establishing MODEE, as the company is executing the Minister of Digital Economy And
3 new digital centers under the European Orange Community Digital Centers in Entrepreneurship, H. E Ahmad Hanandeh,
Union-funded "Innovate Jordan" Program. Mafraq, Ma'an, Mleih in Madaba, Irbid, and stressed on the importance of the
Innovate Jordan is a joint project between Tafila. The new centers will be established digital centers established by Orange
the EU and Orange Jordan's Innovation in Jerash, Zarqa, and Madaba, bringing the in partnership with the Ministry, as it
Space project, which aims to empower total number of the executed centers in bridge between youth in the different

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