Ooredoo Q.S.C. (formerly Qatar Telecom (Qtel) Q.S.C.) Ticker QTEL.QA, subsidiary Wataniya Telecom (National Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.C.) today announced that current Deputy CEO Abdulaziz Fakhroo has been appointed as CEO for Wataniya Telecom, replacing Dr. Bassam Hannoun who has resigned for personal reasons. 

Ooredoo Group Chairman HE Sh. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani said “We sincerely thank Dr. Hannoun for his contribution during his tenure. We look forward to having Mr. Abdulaziz lead Wataniya Kuwait as it "enters an exciting new phase in its development including the launch of 4G services this year.