"With the introduction of the new mobile entrant, TAM hopes that there will be huge improvements in the quality of mobile services throughout the country with the [provision] of innovative services at lower prices," states a quote from TAM's press release announcing Wataniya's win.
"We are grateful to the Telecommunications Authority of the Maldives for selecting Wataniya Telecom," said Faisal Al-Ayyar, Chairman of Wataniya Telecom. "This represents another significant acquisition for Wataniya which will allow the Company to utilize the expertise gained in its operations in Kuwait, Tunisia, Iraq and Algeria to expand its reach outside the Middle East and North Africa," Mr. Al-Ayyar added.
Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives consists of 1,190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls spread over 100,000 square kilometers (820 kilometers from north to south). 199 of these islands are inhabited. The Maldives has a population of more than 280,000 and is a popular tourist destination with an estimated 550,000 visitors each year.
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Wataniya wins GSM license in the Maldives
- Kuwait: Saturday, November 13 - 2004 at 09:57
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Telecommunications Authority of Maldives (TAM) announced that Wataniya Telecom has acquired a new license to provide mobile telephony services in the Maldives.
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About Wataniya TelecomCommercially launched in December 1999, Wataniya Telecom has been a driving force in increasing the mobile communications market penetration in Kuwait to over 70% of the population.
With operations in Kuwait, Tunisia, Iraq, and Algeria, Wataniya Telecom is actively expanding its presence within the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Wataniya Telecom currently has more than 2 million customers and has built its success on a customer focused strategy based on the philosophy that everything the company does must bring it closer to its customers. The Company provides a wide range of leading edge wireless voice and data services delivered with high quality, to meet customer requirements.
About Wataniya International
Wataniya International is responsible for leading the pursuit of international expansion opportunities, as well as leveraging technical, financial and commercial synergies within the Wataniya Telecom group of mobile operators.
Posted by Christine H. Andersen, Assistant News EditorSaturday, November 13 - 2004 at 09:57 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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