JEDDAH: Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is the Platinum Sponsor of the prestigious Ministerial Program in the GSMA Congress to be held in Barcelona on Feb. 14-17, 2011, in line with its vision to become a leading global telecom operator. The program includes a series of roundtable discussions between decision makers from governments, regulatory bodies and industry leaders where big questions on the future of telecom industry are raised and debated. STC will take a leading role during these discussions to present its knowledge and experience through the active participation of its top executives. STC representation will be led by the Group CEO Eng. Saud Bin Majed Al Daweesh who stressed on the importance of such forums where insights between decision makers are shared to get the global view on the key issues affecting the industry and its central role in promoting economic development. The CEO for STC International Operations Ghassan Hasbani cited the value that STC International will gain and contribute through the privileged participation in the program. STC has now established a track record in multiple emerging and mature markets since 2007 and can now contribute thought leadership in all the main issues affecting the telecom sector on a global scale, he said. STC will have an active participation in the "CEO Roundtable Breakfast" that brings together regulators, ministers and industry leaders in the world. STC will present the company's view in the role of telecom as a partner in economic development. The presentation will open the debate on the reforms needed to create a favorable environment for telecom growth. STC will also participate in the annual Government Mobile Forum 2011.The forum will discuss the role of regulation in the New Digital Decade. Al Daweesh will deliver a keynote speech to present STC's views on telecom industry outlook and the role of regulation and policy makers to make them happen. STC International, represented by the CEO for STC International Operations, will also share its experience as a multinational cross-continental operator in emerging markets. Hasbani will be a panelist on a roundtable "Strategies for Growth - Mergers & Acquisitions" and share the experience on key success factors for cross border growth. STC delegation will also participate in the World Economic Forum CEO Breakfast, where STC has privileged membership. The high profile meeting will be held in Barcelona at the same time as the GSMA Congress. STC participation will open up channels with decision makers within the larger telecom and media ecosystem. STC Group is a multinational company operating in several countries in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia.
