Ooredoo has been awarded a Silver Stevie® at the 2025 International Business Awards® for ‘Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion’. This global recognition spotlights the company’s pioneering role in creating accessible, inclusive, and people-first experiences across both its workforce and customer touchpoints, reinforcing its commitment to strong ESG principles.

The win acknowledges a series of impactful initiatives, including the launch of the Middle East’s first Hearing Impaired Call Centre, the introduction of tactile signage for visually impaired customers at their main offices, and ongoing efforts to recruit, train, and empower employees with disabilities.

“Accessibility and inclusion are strategic imperatives for a future-focused organisation,” said Khawla Al Amri, Chief People Officer at Ooredoo. “This award reflects our long-term vision to embed inclusive thinking into every part of our business, from how we serve customers to how we grow talent and drive national impact. It’s about building systems where everyone can participate fully, confidently, and independently.”

From its inclusive digital infrastructure to its alignment with Oman Vision 2040, Ooredoo’s strategy demonstrates how people plus technology can be a powerful enabler of opportunity. The company’s HR and CSR programmes work in tandem to ensure that diversity is not just a value, but a lived experience across its operations. By embracing accessibility and championing inclusivity, Ooredoo is building experiences and career paths where no one is left behind.

Stevie Award winners were selected from more than 3,800 nominations across 78 countries, judged by over 250 global executives.

For more information about Ooredoo’s initiatives, and ESG principles, visit www.ooredoo.om.