
Leading with Heart: Ooredoo Launches Phase 2 of Its Goodwill Journey to Uplift and Empower
Now in its 21st year, the Ooredoo Goodwill Journey remains a powerful symbol of community empowerment and sustainable progress. With quarterly activations across the Sultanate, the initiative reflects Ooredoo's commitment to long-term social investment, women's empowerment, and building opportunities that leave a lasting impact. It also underlines the company's continued engagement and support Omanis and for communities across Oman. And it's not stopping there.
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