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Warid Telecom all set to connect whole country
CEO Zawaydeh unveils new company logo
Khalid Butt
Lahore—”W arid Telecom will connect every corner of Pakistan through
its mobile service by the end of 2009". This was stated by Marwan
Zawaydeh the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of Warid Telecom while
speaking at an exclusive press briefing arranged for the media. The
impressive ceremony was organised at exclusive Royal Palm Club to
share Warid Telecom’s achievements, recognitions and future plans
when the company is completing three years of successful operations
in Pakistan. Established since May 2005, Warid Telecom is one of the
fastest growing GSM operators of the country. Speaking
enthusiastically at the occasion, Marwan said, “During the last
three years of our operations, we have achieved all our targets. Our
biggest achievements are our loyal & satisfied subscriber base and
gaining the strong reputation for the best quality network by
deploying latest technology in the GSM network. Under the leadership
of our Chairman His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and
guidance of Bashir A Tahir- Chief Executive Officer Abu Dhabi Group
we are focusing the full power of our’ assets to become the best
mobile phone operator and the primary choice of Pakistani
subscriber, fulfilling the consumer’s communication needs.” Marwan
added, “We have started investing heavily to double our network
-’capacity and coverage and plan to take our installed cell sites to
more than 5,000 by the end of this year. This will enhance our
existing state-of-the-art network and _lso result in connecting the
remote areas while maintaining best network coverage, voice,clarity
and innovations. Our total investments and commitments made will
reach $1.5 billion by end ,2008 and this figure will further
increase by $1 billion by end of 2009.” Marwan Zawaydeh unveiled the
new logo of the company and said, “Ouf new logo has a more
approachable image and will strengthen the W arid ideI1tity while
keeping the customers in focus and encompass the expanding reach of
Warid not just in Pakistan but in an international footprint.”,
Thomas Yeo, Warid Telecom’s Chief Commercial Officer on explaining
the new tag line said “With our strengthened GPRS / EDGE enabled
network, we would empower our customers to create their own life
style network.” He announced the re-Iaunch of the company towards a
new dimension and shared the latest innovation offered through
Warid’s products and services to its subscribers as part of Warid’s
Third Anniversary celebration. Speaking heartily at the occasion,
Thomas said, “Mobile services may be at its development stage in
Pakistan but the challenging market dynamics offer great opportunity
for Warid ‘to re-invent itself to deliver only the best to its
customers. We are committed to continuously re-energise our service
offering by listening closely to the needs and feedback of our
valued, customers. With the re-launch, we have lined up an entire
suite of innovative services and delightful experiences to welcome
new users to our network as well as to ensure our existing customers
continue to feel pampered.” |
