Ooredoo Group and Ooredoo Maldives donates MVR 2.5 million to the Government of Maldives as relief funds to aid against its fight against global pandemic Covid-19.

In a statement Ooredoo said these funds could be used to acquire ventilators, personal protective equipment, and testing supplies to prevent the virus from spreading across the nation.

Ooredoo said Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives, Najib Khan formally conveyed this strong commitment to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today, via audio conferencing.

Ooredoo has always remained a close partner to the people of Maldives, and today we reaffirm our strong commitment towards supporting local communities overcome the challenges being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Ooredoo Group Chairman, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani, the Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Group, H.E. Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al Thani, the Board of Directors of Ooredoo Group and the Board of Directors of Ooredoo Maldives for their immense support to facilitate this commitment to the nation. It is our sincere hope that our contribution will assist the strong actions being taken by the government to limit the human and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives, Mr. Najib Khan

Ooredoo said that it has been closely collaborating with government agencies including the President’s Office, the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), and the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to provide key measures of support for the national response to the pandemic.

Najib Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives

It said that this includes critical connectivity support, mass awareness on Covid-19 prevention and relief, as well as digital solutions, which enable online education, health services, and enterprise.

The telecom giant said that it understood its fundamental role as a telco and technology provider to keep people safe and businesses running and that it remains committed to supporting the government and the people of Maldives during this unprecedented public health emergency.

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