Omantel
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters |
Muscat, Oman |
| Key people |
Sultan bin Hamdoun Al Harthy (Chairman of the Board),[1] Amer bin Awadh Al Rawas (CEO)[1] |
| Revenue |
 $600 Million |
| Net income |
$100 Million |
| Employees | 2,700 |
| Website | omantel.om |
Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) is the first telecommunications company in Oman and is the primary provider of internet services in the country. Omantel acquired a 65% share in WorldCall Pakistan in April 2008.[2] The government of Oman owns a 70% share in Omantel.[3]
Omantel has estbalished it self as a major international hub, with currently 10 submarine cables landing in Oman, e.g TWA, EIG, PLAG, Falcon, EPEG, SMW-3, Mena, POI, OMRAN, GBI and BBG.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Oman Telecommunications Company". Google Finance. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
- ↑ "Omantel acquires 65% stake in WorldCall Pakistan". Inside Telephony. April 19, 2008. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
- ↑ Cordahi, James (October 18, 2007). "Emirates Telecom says eyeing Omantel stake". Reuters (Thomson Reuters). Retrieved March 5, 2009.
External links
- "Official Omantel website". Retrieved February 21, 2010.
- Omantel logo design
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