Ooredoo has signed a strategic agreement with McKinsey & Company, marking an important step in the next phase of the company’s transformation journey.
The agreement was signed by Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, and Bob Sternfels, global managing partner of McKinsey & Company.
The collaboration will support Ooredoo Qatar’s ongoing transformation, with a focus on harnessing the potential of digital and AI and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Sheikh Ali said, “As we enter the next phase of our transformation, the right partnerships will be key to accelerating our progress. Our collaboration with McKinsey & Company will enable us to harness digital and AI to deliver lasting value for our customers, employees and partners. Through this engagement, we aim to turn our goals into measurable impact and help shape Qatar’s digital future.”
The collaboration reflects Ooredoo’s continued focus on digital and AI transformation. Earlier this year, the company launched its Strategic Digital and AI Transformation Programme, to accelerate AI adoption across its operations, customer engagement, and enterprise services.
The collaboration reinforces Ooredoo Qatar’s position as a trusted technology and digital transformation partner and underscores its commitment to the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. camper during the camping season, can enjoy its benefits.
For businesses, these capabilities provide a foundation for more efficient operations and better-informed decisions. Enhanced network reliability and performance support real-time monitoring, AI-enabled services, and complex digital workloads. Network slicing allows connectivity to be tailored to specific applications, while 5G advanced networks and edge computing can support mission-critical applications that require rapid responses. Expanded IoT capabilities also support industrial sensors, asset trackers, and utility metres, enabling automation, intelligent operations, and future smart city services.
Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, said: “The launch of the 5G+ network reflects Ooredoo Qatar’s continued investment in Qatar’s digital future, which depends on infrastructure that is ready for what comes next. With the 5G+ network, we are enhancing everyday digital experiences for our consumers, enabling innovation, and strengthening the competitiveness of businesses across the country. From launching the world’s first 5G network in 2018 to deploying Qatar’s first 5G Standalone core network, we have consistently advanced connectivity. This launch marks the next step in that journey, supporting the next generation of digital services across Qatar.”
The launch reinforces Ooredoo Qatar’s commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030, supporting the country’s digital transformation and strengthening its position as a leading regional digital hub.
