Since its launch in 2005, Ooredoo has helped transform the telecommunication industry in the Maldives. With significant investments in both infrastructure and technologies, Ooredoo has enjoyed quite a notable growth. And now, the company is planning to take this to the next level by listing Ooredoo Maldives shares on the Maldives Stock Exchange on April 30, 2017.

It is offering 40 percent of the company shares for subscription, inviting local and international investors to be a part of Ooredoos solid growth story, and invest in the companys continued efforts to bring digital empowerment to the people of Maldives.

Ooredoo Maldives plans to offer the securities through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), which will be open to Maldivian and international investors. The listing reflects the extent of Ooredoos accomplishments in the Maldives and gives investors the opportunity to be part of its growth story.

Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman of Ooredoo Group, said: "Ooredoo has contributed to the advancement of the ICT sector in the Maldives for more than a decade.

Over this time, we have harnessed the management and technical expertise of our employees and used the power of Ooredoo Groups brand to deliver the best telecommunication products and services. We are confident that the upcoming IPO will continue to contribute to providing the best value to our shareholders and stakeholders.

Allowing local and international investors the opportunity to subscribe to Ooredoo Maldives shares, after listing them on the Maldives Stock Exchange, will guarantee everyone a chance to take part in its growth, the growth of the Maldives and Ooredoo Group."

Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said: "This IPO is a clear demonstration of what Ooredoo has achieved in the Maldives. We wont stop here though, we are always looking to further our progress and growth, and we welcome new investors to share success with us. This initial public offering of Ooredoo Maldives shares provides investors with a chance to be an important part of our progress, as we continue to work to provide profits and contribute to the societys growth, as well as play a key role in developing the telecoms sector in the Maldives to higher levels."

Serving consumers and businesses in 10 countries, Ooredoo delivers the leading data experience through a broad range of content and services via its advanced, data-centric mobile and fixed networks and has seen an astronomical growth in its popularity and success in the small island nation of Maldives.