Jordan Telecom Group holds distinctive VIP celebration

The event, which was attended by members of the Royal family, was under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister Dr. Ma'arouf al Bakhit, and was also attended by Mr. Didier Lombard, Chairman and CEO of France Telecom Group, a number of France Telecom Group's executives, high ranking Jordanian officials, and members of the diplomatic core in addition to others.

The event, which was a celebratory blend of modern and historic setting, included aerial performances, dancers and singers.

In a short welcoming speech before the beginning of the event, Jordan Telecom Group Chairman Dr. Shabib Ammari said that the top achievement of the Jordan Telecom Group for 2007 was its services re-branding to Orange.

"As providers of Orange services, the Jordan Telecom Group is now well positioned on the world map of telecom services. We are thus claiming a reputation of telecom excellence and efficiencies that places Jordan in a prominent position on the telecom and other vital international arenas. My main reference here is the investment activities, which are the backbone and main life artery of Jordan's national economy," Dr Ammari added.

Chairman and CEO of France Telecom Group Mr. Didier Lombard congratulated the Jordan Telecom Group on its re-branding to Orange. He stressed that France Telecom eyes its investment in Jordan as one with great potential.

"We intend to provide all that it takes to enable Jordanians enjoy the best that telecom technology offers worldwide. France Telecom Group shall leverage Jordan's strategic position in the Middle East as a spring board for further investments and interests in the region," Lombard said.

The evening marked the occasion in splendour and class with a mix of modern and the classical performances starting off with an oriental dancing show - the Mezdeke Turkish Group, who added flair and excitement to the air, leading to a breathtaking fire acrobatic show. The evening concluded with the velvety voice of Carol Smaha, the multitalented artist, filling the ambiance with her strong and stunning voice.

"We wish to thank our guests for coming and joining us this evening. The Jordan Telecom Group shall deliver on its promises of excellence and innovation. We look forward to serving our customers with world class Orange services," said Jordan Telecom Group CEO Mr. Mickael Ghossein.

Customers already feel the difference when they visit the Orange branded shops of Jordan Telecom Group. Orange is very evident across the Kingdom with thousands and thousands having been entertained by Orange Carnivals and Orange Blaze; mass activities launched by Jordan Telecom Group to celebrate with Jordanian citizens the adoption of Orange.

The Orange celebration has reached out beyond Amman into other cities and towns of Jordan, right into the heart of the community with the aim of introducing the essence of Orange to ensure that its services are enjoyed, wherever and whenever and without barriers. Orange has a very distinct all-inclusive open style to its services with its behavioral values driving the business forward and at the same time depicting the strength of the services provided by the global operator.