11 entries shortlisted for industry's leading awards

Abu Dhabi, January 25, 2016

Etisalat Group, the leading telecommunications operator in Middle East, Africa and Asia, has set a new benchmark for the industry by being shortlisted in eleven categories in this year's Global Mobile Awards ('The Glomos').

The range of nominations reflects the leading role Etisalat is playing in the global telecommunications industry and rewards the Group's focus on innovation. Nominations include: Best Mobile Cloud Service or App; Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets; and Best Mobile Innovation for Health. While delivering for customers' is also recognised in the shortlisting for: Mobile Connect Award for Authentication & Identity; Best Use of Mobile for Best Mobile Payment Solution.

Etisalat Group achieved this impressive record despite a record number of applicants for this year's awards. "Congratulations to all of the nominees for the 2016 Glomo Awards," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "With more than 930 entries this year - a new record - the competition is greater than ever, reflecting the tremendous diversity and pace of innovation across the mobile world."

This year's nominees were announced last week with the winners to be announced at Mobile World Congress, which takes place on 22-25 February in Barcelona. The full list of nominees can be found at www.globalmobilewards.com/nominees2016.

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About Etisalat Group:
Etisalat, the leading emerging markets telecom group, is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Since its inception almost four decades ago, Etisalat has been introducing innovative connectivity solutions for its customers across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. These cutting-edge solutions have given Etisalat the ability to expand its subscriber base to more than 170 million in the 18 international markets it operates in. Etisalat's market cap is over 132 billion AED, equivalent to more than 36 billion USD.

For more information, please contact:
Etisalat Media Desk
E: gyoussef@etisalat.ae 
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