Umniah brings people together, redefines possibilities and enriches their experiences.
Technology has brought us all together in previously unimaginable ways, with families and loved ones connected instantly with transactions, education, research, and even entertainment now only a swipe away! Umniah believes that bringing these technologies to communities and making them more accessible, sustainable, and cost-effective will provide the foundations needed to enrich people’s daily lives substantially while facilitating social progress and development.
Umniah entered the Jordanian market in 2005, to democratize connectivity and technology in a way that made it available to everyone. As a subsidiary of Bahrain’s Batelco Group, Umniah’s commitment to disruptive innovation has made it one of the region’s fastest-growing telecommunications providers. Umniah offers a diverse array of high-quality mobile, Internet, and enterprise solutions, making technology accessible and affordable, cultivating a loyal customer base of around three million customers in one of the region’s most competitive markets. The company is spearheading the digital revolution in Jordan, with an emphasis on core technologies like mobile productivity, security, cloud computing and mobile payments, pushing the limits of digital technologies that enhance day-to-day experiences.
Umniah works to sustain the growing demand for connectivity. With the surge of usage on its network from the mandatory lockdowns, Umniah expanded its network and infrastructure, and continued to implement its ambitious strategy to advance the Jordanian telecommunications landscape by investing in the most innovative technological developments. Umniah enriches the digital experiences of its clients. In light of the rapid pace of transformation in the telecommunications sector, Umniah expanded its fiber-optic service coverage throughout the Kingdom's governorates, reaching more than 200,000 households and businesses. Corporate and individual subscribers now enjoy high Internet speeds that facilitate their digital experiences.
In response to the exceptional global circumstances, Umniah rapidly shifted towards a digitization and electronic transformation without jeopardizing productivity levels, launching a number of initiatives that include UWallet, as well as partnering with multinationals to allow people to manage all their financial transactions through their mobile phones effectively, safely and quickly. This transformation is vital for Umniah’s growth while simultaneously offering the market more choices, innovative features and competition. Umniah continues to rise and face challenges, viewing them as opportunities to disrupt through innovation and the continuous development of its technologies.
Umniah works to alleviate the difficulties facing communities, setting benchmarks for corporate social responsibility in a manner that has expanded the use of technology to facilitate and support people’s lives; partnering with like-minded organizations to create initiatives that build strong relationships with stakeholders, with a focus on youth and education. Umniah strongly maintains its conviction in the importance of engaging positively with its communities, supporting the development process in the Kingdom in a manner that furthers inclusivity, cohesion and the greater good of all.
Umniah supports innovation and entrepreneurship. The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, offers consistent support to the nation’s business owners, entrepreneurs, startups and students with innovative ideas. The Tank keeps its finger on the pulse, consistently pushing forward in its drive to foster a culture of entrepreneurship as well as a technological revolution in both Jordan and the region; giving entrepreneurs encouragement and access to capital to help them turn their ideas into thriving businesses. With guidance from experts, trainers and mentors, startups incubated with The Tank can scale and grow using resources and programs meticulously created with their needs in mind, while simultaneously giving them access to global resources that help turn ideas into sustainable businesses.
