Ooredoo signs MoU with Al Raffd Fund to support Omani entrepreneurs

Press release

Published March 13th, 2017 - 08:11 GMT

During the event

Reflecting its longstanding commitment to Oman’s burgeoning entrepreneurial community, Ooredoo has signed MoU to provide support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) registered with Al Raffd Fund. The MoU was signed by Ian Dench, CEO at Ooredoo, and Tariq bin Sulaiman Al Farsi, CEO of Al Raffd Fund, during a special ceremony at the fund’s headquarters in Muscat.

Under the MoU, Ooredoo will award a number of service contracts to the fund’s beneficiaries who fit its criteria. The company will also provide sponsorships for a wide variety of SME-specific events as well as training opportunities for employees.

A proud member of Omani society, Ooredoo has kept the needs of the communities it serves at the heart of all its operations. As a result of its commitment, the company has invested in a CSR strategy that focuses on supporting SMEs, female empowerment, in addition to governmental as well as non-government organisations.

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