Team ‘ECO-Oman’ Ranked Second in Ooredoo’s Springboard’s Seventh Wave of Graduates
Muscat, Oman
As the runner-up of the seventh wave of graduates, team ‘ECO-Oman’ placed second out of the Springboard programme’s top three teams. In an effort to promote sustainability, generating profit from recycling, and minimising pollution, the group created a mobile app which encourages recycling in Oman through compensation. Users will be prompted to share their location and the app will contact a recycling company to collect the waste seamlessly.
Kuliethem Abdullah Ahmed Al Muzahmi, Team Leader of ‘ECO-Oman’, said: “Our team is very happy to be presented with such an opportunity from Ooredoo where we can showcase our talents and skills. The main idea behind our project is to protect the beautiful landscape of Oman from any harmful materials in a convenient and an dynamic manner. By preserving our environment, we will ensure Oman stays beautiful for future generations”.
‘ECO-Oman’ is available to download for free on both the Apple store and Google Play. Through the app, users can share their exact location on a virtual map and determine the type of waste they wish to have recycled. The app will accept recyclable paper, plastic, glass, wood, cans, expired foods and damaged electronic devices. Moreover, ‘ECO-Oman’ includes an in-purchase market, which contains environmentally friendly products which can be purchased using Apple Pay, Visa, or Mastercard.
The Springboard programme was created in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the British Council, with the belief that everyone has untapped potential which can be developed for the fulfilment of the individual, their employer and local communities. To date, Springboard has been introduced to over 252,287 women in over 46 countries, with 408 licensed trainers globally, empowering them to harness their talents and live healthier, happier and more productive lives.
About Ooredoo
Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company SAOG (“Ooredoo”) was founded and registered in the Sultanate of Oman in December 2004. It launched its service in March 2005 as the challenger mobile operator in Oman, originally operating under the name Nawras. The Company was awarded the second fixed licence in Oman in 2009, and launched its international gateway in April 2010, its corporate fixed and broadband services in May 2010, and its residential fixed and broadband services in June 2010. Since 2010, Ooredoo has been an integrated services telecommunications operator and is currently serving over 3 million customers across the Sultanate. Following a successful IPO on 1 November 2010, Ooredoo is listed on the Muscat Stock Market (MSM) under the “ORDS” ticker. Ooredoo is majority owned by Ooredoo Q.S.C. and also has a number of significant Omani shareholders which ensures that the company is strongly integrated into the Omani society. Ooredoo has won a number of awards including the CommsMEA award for Middle East Mobile Operator of the Year 2015 and Best Telecommunications Company at the Arab Achievement Awards 2016, International Finance Magazine’s Most Customer Friendly Telecommunications Provider 2017 and Best Digital Experience at the Customer Experience Management in Telecoms awards 2017.
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About Ooredoo Group
Ooredoo is an international communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Serving consumers and businesses in 10 countries, Ooredoo delivers the leading data experience through a broad range of content and services via its advanced, data-centric mobile and fixed networks.
Ooredoo served 138 million customers and generated revenues of USD 8.9 billion as of 31 December 2016. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
