Ooredoo Kuwait, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has secured six international Stevie® Awards, recognizing its achievements in technology development, corporate strategy, and brand innovation. This global acknowledgment underscores the company’s role in advancing Kuwait’s digital transformation agenda in line with its Vision 2035.
Quick Facts
- Six prestigious Stevie® Awards won.
- Gold awards for tech innovation and product deployment.
- Recognized for female leadership in Artificial Intelligence.
Gold-Standard Tech Innovation
Ooredoo dominated the technology categories, securing three Gold awards for Innovation in Technology Development, Most Innovative Technology Team of the Year, and Innovation in Product Deployment. The wins highlight the company’s investment in emerging technologies, infrastructure modernization, and the integration of AI and advanced data analytics to improve operational efficiency.
Issa Haidar, Chief Technology Officer at Ooredoo Kuwait, commented on the achievement, stating, “These awards reflect our firm commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in telecommunications. Technology is not just infrastructure or operational tools—it is a force that shapes the future and improves quality of life. This recognition is a direct result of a workplace culture built on creativity, teamwork, and forward-thinking national talent.”
He added that Ooredoo views digital transformation as a “continuous strategic path aimed at enhancing customer experience and strengthening Kuwait’s telecom infrastructure.”
Driving Inclusion in Kuwait’s Tech Scene
The company also received a Silver award for Female Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, drawing attention to its focus on diversity and inclusion. Women currently make up around 30% of Ooredoo Kuwait’s workforce, holding key positions across leadership, innovation, and strategic functions. The award signals the company’s efforts to foster a fair and motivating workplace that contributes to a more balanced digital ecosystem.
Aligning with Kuwait’s Vision 2035
The collection of awards, which also includes Bronze honors for Technology Management and Brand Development, affirms the company’s alignment with Kuwait’s national goals. By expanding its digital infrastructure and launching new products for both consumers and enterprises, Ooredoo is actively supporting the nation’s ambition to build a diversified, knowledge-based economy.
Nouf Musaed Al-Mashaan, Executive Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Ooredoo Kuwait, said, “Winning six Stevie® Awards marks an important milestone that reflects our deep commitment to innovation as a way of doing business, not merely a target. It also demonstrates the strength of our strategy in building an integrated digital ecosystem that elevates customer experience and keeps pace with evolving expectations.”
She emphasized that the achievement reflects a collective effort across all departments and confirms Ooredoo Kuwait’s role in supporting Kuwait Vision 2035 through digital transformation.
About Ooredoo Kuwait
Ooredoo Kuwait is a leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, offering mobile, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of customers and businesses. As part of the international Ooredoo Group, the company is focused on enriching people’s digital lives and supporting Kuwait’s national development goals through technological innovation.
Source: MEA TechWatch
