Ooredoo deputy Group CEO wins Gold Stevie at 2024 Mena Stevie Awards

Ooredoo deputy Group CEO Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulla al-Thani was honoured with the Gold Stevie Award in the ‘Most Innovative Leader of the Year’ category during the ‘2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards’ for his outstanding achievements during his tenure as Ooredoo Qatar CEO.
Sheikh Mohamed led Ooredoo Qatar from 2020 to 2023, steering the company through the unprecedented challenges of the global pandemic and achieving one of the operation’s greatest successes, including record-breaking accomplishments during the first-ever 5G-connected football mega event held in Qatar in 2022.
Under his leadership, Ooredoo made significant strategic investments in network development and cutting-edge technologies. This included the deployment of Digital Twins, leveraging AI-enabled automated decision-making to enhance user experience and optimise network performance.
Additionally, outdoor radio sites were upgraded with the latest 5G technology, expanding network coverage and capacity across stadiums, airports, and fan zones. These initiatives collectively ensured seamless connectivity and delivered an unparalleled digital experience for fans and customers alike.
During Sheikh Mohamed’s tenure, Ooredoo also completed recertification for ISO 22301:2019 and was certified as the ‘Best Place to Work in Qatar’.
He said, “I am honoured to receive the Gold Stevie Award for Most Innovative Leader of the Year. This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire Ooredoo team. Together, we have achieved remarkable success and set new standards of innovation and excellence in the telecommunications industry.”
Sheikh Mohamed currently serves as the chairman of the board of Ooredoo Kuwait and Ooredoo Oman, and vice-chairman of the board of Asiacell in Iraq. Previously, he was CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait and chairman of the board of Ooredoo Myanmar, Ooredoo Algeria, and president commissioner of Indosat Ooredoo, where he achieved great success.
The Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards honour and recognise the achievements of organisations and business professionals in the Mena region. The Gold Stevie Award is the highest honour presented at the awards ceremony.