i2 the largest mobile phone provider in the region and Africa, ranked amongst the top 30 largest companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as per the study conducted by Team One Consultancies on behalf of the Saudi Research & Publishing Company.
The recognition for i2 reflects its commitment to its customers both locally and internationally; the quality of its products and most importantly the strategic implementation of its aggressive expansion plan, which has resulted in attaining a 50% increase in handsets sales since 2006 and penetrating 22 markets across the Middle East and Africa.
The research which is conducted on a yearly basis, investigates the Top 100 Saudi Companies taking into account various aspects and functionalities of a company, such as revenue, assets, capital, net profit, growth, number of employees and other various criteria.
Abdul Hameed Al Sunaid, CEO of i2 said, “It is a tremendous honour to be ranked among the Top 100 companies in Saudi Arabia, considering the calibre of companies we are listed amongst. This recognition motivates us to sustain our aggressive business strategies and take i2 to the next level; in addition we aim to continue to improve our services ensuring consumer satisfaction.”
“We have set in place zealous business tactics in order to reach our targets, with regards to sales, corporate acquisitions, services, products and geographical scope. I am proud to confirm that we are on track; we are currently present in 22 markets, by October 15th we had sold 10 million handsets, an increase of 4.5 million since end of 2006, which confirms we will reach the 12 million mark by the end of the year. In addition i2 has introduced various subsidiaries to enhance customer care such as i2 Magazine, i2 TV, i2 Club and i2 Cafe,” added Al Sunaid
Incepted as Itsalat international in 1993, i2 is currently the largest, most respected mobile phone provider within the Middle East and Africa. i2 believes they have a responsibility to provide the best solutions and services available in the mobile telecommunications sector, to enhance the lifestyle of their customers. i2 boasts of an impressive line of accomplishments since they were established.
i2 recently won 3 awards at the annual Nokia NWA conference. i2 Egypt and i2 Tunisia were recipients of the ‘Best Product Availability’ award, i2 Senegal won the ‘Best Retail Initiatve’ award and in early 2007 i2 was awarded the Fastest Growing Company in KSA. i2 exhibited at GITEX for the second straight year in September. GITEX, the region’s most prominent retail event for consumer technology, gave i2 a platform for an opportunity to share its wide range of products with consumers from around the world.
Additionally i2 the largest first mobile phone provider in the region is working towards acquiring the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license in the Middle East and Africa. With the MVNO license, i2 will act as a fully integrated service provider, offering customer support, value-added services, retail packages and other options.
Al Sunaid added, “we are really growing and it is evident by the accomplishments we are achieving every year. We hope to keep up the pace and solidify our stance in the market. Our aim is to pride ourselves with the recognition as one of the top 100 companies on a yearly basis.”
Other then their accomplishments in the business world, i2 has also contributed for social causes. Recently i2 joined together with UNICEF and Al Bir Foundation in Saudi Arabia for a Ramadan campaign. During Ramadan, i2 donated $1 from each mobile that they sold to help under privileged children. i2 has initiatives set in place for 2008, in order to increase its involvement in corporate social responsibility activities.
“The honor of being in the rankings of the Top 100 Saudi Companies, reinstates the fact that i2 is the premier mobile provider in the Middle East and Africa. With a greater deal of recognition, i2 plans on broadening their horizons as a mobile phone provider.” Concluded Al Sunaid
Founded in 1993 in Saudi Arabia, i2 is the region’s largest and most diverse mobile phone provider. Over 1,300 employees across 340 stores in 22 countries are dedicated to providing i2 customers with technological solutions and services that enhance their lifestyles and shopping experience. i2 stores offer the widest range of mobile phones, PDAs, wireless technology, software; value added services and mobile accessories in the region. It is the first mobile phone provider to offer its customers a life-time warranty and a comprehensive after sales maintenance program on all products purchased in store or online. To better serve their customers, i2 has expanded its reach to include i2 magazine, i2 club, i2 café and other innovative support programs. For more information about i2 products and services please visit www.i2-mobile.com . i2 operates in: Andorra, Bahrain, Angola, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritius, Morocco, Reunion, Senegal, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and UK.
