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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced a partnership with Umniah Jordan to deploy Ericsson’s cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) solutions to significantly reduce energy consumption across Umniah’s network operations in Jordan, marking a significant advancement in the telecom industry’s efforts towards environmental sustainability. The deployment comes after a successful proof-of-concept (PoC) where Ericsson’s Intelligent RAN Power Saving solution, part...

Umniah has received the prestigious gold International CSR Excellence Award 2024 in the Utilities Sector (water, gas, electricity and telecommunications), specifically the community initiatives category. Umniah received this recognition for its Forsa initiative, which was launched in late 2021 to rehabilitate and renovate playgrounds in public schools across various governorates over five years, with a cost exceeding one million Jordanian...

Umniah, a subsidiary of the Bahraini Group Beyon, announced its exclusive sponsorship of the Jordan Young Scientist Initiative (JoYS) which took place at Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU) on June 28-29, including special support for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Award. The Irish Embassy in Amman organizes the JoYS Initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Crown Prince Foundation,...

Umniah has announced the continuation of its partnership with German Jordanian University (GJU) in the Dual Studies Program. This initiative aims to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application through cooperation with partners from various sectors. Umniah expressed pride in its five-year contribution to the program, providing students with unique experiences and potential employment opportunities with the company after graduation. The...

Umniah has announced the promotion of Zuhair Izmiqna to Procurement & Supply Chain Director, where he will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This promotion is in recognition of Izmiqna’s outstanding contributions and effective leadership during his tenure with the company. Izmiqna brings over 26 years of experience in managing both government and private sectors and is known for...

As part of its social responsibility strategy and under the Umniah Al-Khair initiative within the UVolunteer program, Umniah organized a fun day for the children of “Basmet Al Haya” Association to celebrate Eid Al Adha at Umniah’s headquarters. The event featured the participation of Umniah’s volunteers and their children. This year’s Eid Al-Adha celebration with the children of Basmet Al...

For the third year, Umniah announced the winners of the Health and Safety Contractors Award during a special ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Amman on Thursday. This ceremony honored outstanding contracting companies for their exceptional commitment to the health and safety standards set by Umniah. Following Umniah’s evaluation criteria, which includes specific health and safety conditions and requirements...

Umniah announced its sponsorship of the first European Union-Jordan Business Forum, held under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. The forum, organized by the European Union Delegation and the Jordan Europe Business Association (JEBA) in partnership with the Ministry of Investment, aimed to boost economic cooperation, encourage investment opportunities, and strengthen trade relations between the...

Umniah, a subsidiary of the Bahraini Beyon Group, has received the Best Workplace certification from Great Place to Work®, making it the first telecommunications operator in Jordan to earn this distinction. The certification acknowledges Umniah’s continuous efforts to create a supportive working environment, highlighting the company’s belief in the positive impact of such improvements on productivity and customer service. Great...

Umniah has launched a pioneering interactive campaign with “Quill,” a specialist in robotics and AI, aimed at familiarizing students in regions with 5G services with the latest digital technologies and their impact on career choices and job market opportunities. A joint team from Umniah and “Quill” visited eight schools across Jordan. The campaign started in Amman at Al-Fat’eh School for...

Continuing its pivotal role in raising cybersecurity awareness, Umniah Cyber Security Academy conducted an Ethical Hacking training course for students at Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU), a Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) initiative. This course, attended by 17 university students, is the latest addition to the academy’s series of training programs to equip university students with the skills and knowledge needed to...

As part of its continued commitment to innovation excellence, Umniah has announced a strategic partnership with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Technologies (TAGTech), one of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global group of companies. The recently signed partnership between Umniah and TAG Global aims to integrate Umniah’s ultra-fast 5G and fiber services with TAGTech’s extensive digital transformation solutions, delivering comprehensive technological solutions that meet the...

August 29, 2021 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah sponsored the first Jordanian 3×3 basketball championship for universities, which took place on August 25 and 26, and saw the participation of 24 male and female teams from Jordanian universities.   The tournament, which is in line with Umniah’s avid belief in the importance of supporting athletics for the youth, was organized by SportsologyME...

August 8, 2021 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, celebrated the launch of the third season of its incubation program at its headquarters at the King Hussein Business Park. The celebration, which was in line with the incubator’s role of promoting entrepreneurship in the Kingdom, welcomed 21 new startups to the line-up for 2021.   The new startups that...

September 12, 2021 – Amman, Jordan:: Umniah was the exclusive telecom sponsor of the first digital car racing championship in the Middle East and North Africa, which took place in Jordan on September 10 and 11. The event, which was held under the patronage of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, saw competitors from 11 countries, with two Jordanian...

Umniah has announced a new strategic partnership with Huawei, with the goal of developing customized wired and wireless network solutions specifically tailored for the business sector in Jordan. The partnership was signed during GITEX, the largest technology exhibition in the region, held in Dubai from October 16th to the 20th.  Together, Umniah and Huawei will collaborate on managing wired and wireless...

Amman–Umniah and Al Hussein Technical University, a Crown Prince Foundation initiative, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting university students in their pursuit of high-quality technical education, preparing them for the job market through a collaborative academic-industry system. Prof. Ismael Al-Hinti, President of HTU, and Faisal Qamhiyah, CEO of Umniah signed the MOU in the presence of...

The companies will expand 3G and 4G networks in major cities of Jordan with Ericsson Radio System. The expansion will deploy 4G in areas where it is currently unavailable, effectively bringing high-speed mobile data to more people. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Umniah have signed recently a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for expanding the 3G and 4G network in major cities...

Umniah has renewed its strategic partnership with Ooredoo Palestine, strengthening its position in the Jordanian telecommunications industry. This collaboration ensures the continuation of 5G services, international roaming, and competitively priced international calls offered to customers. The agreement was signed by Faisal Qamhiyah, CEO of Umniah, and Dr. Samer Fares, CEO of Ooredoo Palestine, attended by senior employees from both companies....

Umniah, Jordan’s leading telecommunications service provider, has been named the Kingdom’s fastest mobile network in 2023 by Speedtest Awards™ by Ookla®, the world’s leading network testing and measurement platform. This achievement, recorded in the third and fourth quarters of 2023, showcases Umniah’s excellence in mobile network speed to its subscribers throughout Jordan. This award was granted based on an analysis...