May 9, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: In a first-of-its-kind initiative globally, Umniah was a proud supporter of the first announced international communication through virtual reality (VR) technology between Jordan and Finland. This groundbreaking event is further proof of the company’s entrepreneurship role in the local market and its ability to penetrate future worlds of technology. The virtual communication took place...
May 2, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah celebrated International Girls in ICT Day as part of its belief in furthering women’s empowerment and advancing their participation in the workforce. The event, which was held in cooperation with GSMA, saw the participation of Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Minister of Public Sector Development Majd Sheweikeh. To mark the global...
Under the Patronage of the TRC Director Umniah Inaugurates Tier III Data Center, Reviews SOC Achievements Shatara: Two Centers Operate around the Clock to Provide Secure and Reliable Environment for Companies April xx, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah, a subsidiary of Batelco Bahrain, has inaugurated its Tier III Data Center in Al-Rashid suburb. The ceremony, which was held under the...
May 13, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah was the platinum sponsor of the “Challenges in the Telecommunications Sector in Jordan” conference, which was held at the Grand Millennium Amman on May 13, 2018, and inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs Jamal Sarayrah. Minister of Information and Communications Technologies Majd Shweikeh attended, as well...
May 21, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah has expanded the scope of its annual Ramadan campaign, Umniah Al-Khair, to include the support for 31 families living in extreme poverty. The yearly initiative, which embodies the company’s values that are fostered through solidarity and fraternity, also includes charity Iftars and a caravan that distributes relief packages to those less fortunate. Umniah...
May xx, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah, a subsidiary of Batelco in Bahrain, has announced that its ULounge Smart Shop will be showcasing a wide array of cutting-edge smart home products offered by Samsung Electronics Levant. Umniah’s customers will have the chance to experience Samsung’s most cutting-edge technologies that are currently on display at ULounge, including the latest remotely-controlled smart...
May 29, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah, through its continuous efforts to meet the needs of its clients, has announced exclusive offers that will allow its customers to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 on beIN’s sports channels. Umniah’s select offers for the world’s biggest sporting event include a free subscription to beIN channels when signing up for to EvoHome...
May 28, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah has announced its strategic partnership agreement with Naua, a Crown Prince Foundation Initiative established in partnership with the private sector. The initiative, which aims to create a culture of giving in society by connecting charitable individuals and institutions in the Kingdom, was conceived to facilitate the process of donation and voluntary work through...
Amman *** June 2018 As part of its strategy aimed at supporting the education sector; Umniah took over the Gold Sponsor for Raneen’s First Educational Meeting, which concluded its deliberations at the Crown Plaza Dead Sea Hotel recently. Support for this meeting emanates from Umniah’s conviction in the major role that Raneen Institution plays in motivating children’s imagination and building...
May 31, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah hosted an iftar in honor of the press and media corps during the holy month of Ramadan. An annual event by the telecom giant, the occasion was Umniah’s way to show its appreciation for the role played by the media in serving the country’s public and private institutions. Held on May 30, the...
June 11, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: During the holy month of Ramadan, Umniah hosted members of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) at an iftar in order to further strengthen and develop cooperation between the two institutions. The iftar, which was attended by senior Umniah team members as well as TRC Commissioner Dr. Ghazi Al-Jobor, H.E. Dr. Basem Al-Rusan, and TRC...
June 19, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: During the holy month of Ramadan, Umniah joined worshippers celebrating Laylat Al-Qadr, with the company’s youth team distributing prayer breads to worshippers at Al-Husseini Mosque in the center of Amman. In celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, Umniah sponsored the band Drum Jam at an event held at City Mall, which was broadcasted live on Melody...
June 23, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: As part of its strategy to present its customers with all the latest global happenings, Umniah launched a World Cup-specific promotion and entertainment campaign, the most popular sports event in the world. Umniah introduced its latest World Cup offerings at a number of malls, restaurants, and cafes in the cities of Amman, Zarqa and...
June 25, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah announced through its business innovation incubator- The Tank, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Internet of Things (IoT) hardware accelerator brinc, which is based in Bahrain. This cooperation is expected to have positive repercussions on Jordanian startups and entrepreneurs, allowing them to benefit from the range of services offered...
Amman, July 9, 2018: Umniah, through its entrepreneurship and innovation incubator, The Tank, sponsored the event “Blockchain Technologies & Internet Governance” organized by the Information and Communications Technology Association (Int@j), in cooperation with the Internet Society – ISOC. The event was under the patronage of the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, Dr. Ziad Fariz, and was held at...
Amman, July 15, 2018: Umniah has announced the opening of registration for Jordanian entrepreneurs and start-ups to join The Tank: Umniah’s entrepreneurship and innovation incubator. The Tank, which was established under Royal guidance in 2014, aims to support entrepreneurial and innovative ideas in addition to providing support for emerging companies that display promising potential. In the first round, applications from...
July 25, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s entrepreneurship and innovation incubator has announced the names of the three winning Jordanian startups of the Seedstars Amman competition. The competition, which was held at The Tank’s headquarters in Amman between July 17 and July 19, saw the top position go to Robu, a financial decision-making platform created especially for executive...
27,000 Tawjihi Students took the First Official Electronic Test in the Kingdom July 17, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah’s interconnection network, which is part of the largest ICT project in the kingdom between Umniah and the Ministry of Education (MoE), has solidified the ministry’s electronic readiness and ability to computerize its exams in the near future. An online pilot electronic...
July 30, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Only one month since its launch, Umniah’s UQuiz application has seen resounding success, with more than 10,000 downloads and over 1,500 individual users per week. The first online competition of its kind in Jordan, UQuiz was launched in June and offers a competition broadcast at 6:00 p.m. every Friday that continues for about 15...
June 26, 2018 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah, a Batelco Bahrain subsidiary, has announced the launch of a managed Wi-Fi service in order to facilitate the provision of cordless Internet network services for customers, staff and visitors. This launch is part of the company’s strategy to continue providing its customers with the latest solutions and communications services in the local market....