Telecommunication giant Ooredoo Maldives was pronounced Business of the Year at the Maldives Business Awards 2019 held on Saturday night.
In addition to securing one of the two trophies in the Elite Awards category, Ooredoo was also chosen as the Best CSR Program of the Year.
The telecom company further collected Industry Excellence awards in Information and Communication and Foreign Direct Investment as well, bagging a total of four wins at the ceremony.
Ooredoo Maldives stated that the true winners were the company's staff that work day and night for the benefit of Maldivians living across the archipelago.
The company's Director Sales, Distribution and Brand Hussain Niyaz stated that the awards have provided a renewed encouragement for Ooredoo.
"We are attempting to connect customers in a digital Maldives through the latest technology and innovations", he said.
This year, the Maldives Business Awards initiated by Blazon Inc gave away a total of 29 awards in five categories, including Industry Excellence, Enterprise Excellence, Individual Excellence, the newly introduced People's Choice Awards and the prestigious Elite Awards.