Egypt

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4 December 2008
Vodafone launches “Business Time Tariff” bringing benefits to all corporate segments

• Three new business bouquets to cater to all business segments’ needs
• “Business Time” offers corporate customers up to three free hours at peak time
• Alternatively, customers can choose unlimited free intra-company minutes 

28 November 2008
Vodafone, SFD (Social Fund for Development) and Nile Engineering announce good progress on the "Nile Tel centers" project launched last year

• 120 centres completed and handed over to young entrepreneurs in 11 governorates
• Nile Tel centres serve as business centres in rural areas where means of advanced communications are limited
• The centres support the Ministry of State for Administrative Developments’ objectives to promote e-Gov services among Egyptians

9 November 2008
Vodafone Egypt Foundation launches "Unified Sports" initiative with Special Olympics Egypt

• Vodafone bids farewell to seventy three special needs athletes joining the Abu Dhabi tournament (14-21 November ’08)

21 October 2008
Vodafone handsets 125 & 225: a great value for money

• 10 million phones sold based on customer trust in Vodafone brand
• Giving access to telecom technology for people in rural and remote areas
• Attractive offers in Negm El-Shabab and El-Negma bundles

12 October 2008
Minister of CIT, Dr. Tarek Kamel inaugurates Vodafone UK Technical Support Contact Centre in its headquarters in 6th of October

• Equipped with the latest technologies and 500 well trained agents, the new centre underpins the growing business of contact centres in Egypt
• Total number of off-shoring contact centres agents will reach 1200 by March 2009
• CEO, Richard Daly: “Vodafone Egypt is the first choice for off-shoring services”

09 October 2008
Vodafone Mobile Advertising users enjoy the latest offers and discounts revealed by advertising companies

• Vodafone Mobile Advertising service is appreciated by both advertisers and customers
• Using Mobile Advertising service is optional with maximum protection for customer’s privacy
• Number of international brand names interested increase dramatically

20 August 2008
Vodafone Egypt acquires Sarmady Communications

• Acquisition is a major development for Vodafone's fast-growing internet business
• Sarmady is one of the fastest growing online businesses in the region

7 August 2008
Vodafone Egypt announces new preferential roaming rates for Saudi Arabia and UAE

• Roaming agreements offer more than 50% discount on roaming rates to Vodafone's customers
• Richard Daly: "The agreements support our strategy to be the first choice for international travellers"

10 July 2008 
Vodafone Egypt launches new tariff plans for pre-paid customers

• Kalamna (Our Talk ) offers the lowest on-net minute rate
• Kalam Extra (Extra Talk) offers free minutes each month on- and off-net

3 July 2008 
Vodafone Egypt celebrates full integration of (last year's acquired ADSL provider) Raya Telecom

• Key customers from MNCs, oil companies and banks were present at the event.
• The integration supports Vodafone total communications strategy

29 June 2008
Vodafone Egypt furthers its CSR activities in Alexandria

• Bringing the famous puppet show “El-Laila El-Kebeira” to local orphans
• Sponsoring the events of “World Blood Donation Day” and “World Environmental Day”
• Medical Caravans for remote and under developed areas

22 June 2008
At the 5th CSR Summit, Vodafone Egypt received the award for “Best Community Program in the Middle East” for its “Madrasty” (My School) Initiative

15 June, 2008
Vodafone Egypt to launch ADSL for its customers

• Highest internet speeds in Egypt with competitive rates for both home and companies' needs
• New router, developed in Egypt,  absolutely free for subscribers as well as free installation

12 June 2008 
Vodafone Egypt boosts Vodafone One program for its high value customers

• High value customers get even better experience
• Matching benefits with customer's interests

1 June 2008
Vodafone Egypt launches its brand philosophy

• New brand promotes a life philosophy and is inspired by real-life Egyptian experiences
• Advertising campaign encourages you to look at life differently and to make the most of every moment

10 May 2008
Vodafone Egypt sponsors and participates in ITU Telecom Africa

• A huge leap for mobile internet in Egypt
• Vodafone Cash… A big hit in Egypt

1 May 2008
Vodafone partners with CompuMe, a major IT retailer in Egypt

• CompuMe one-stop-shop for all Vodafone enterprise products
• Vodafone supports 75% of multinational companies in Egypt, and 60% of local companies with its business solutions

17 April 2008
Being a leader in corporate social responsibility

• Abu Trika (the most popular football star in Egypt) signs as VF good will ambassador

10 April 2008
Vodafone hosts the media in Hurghada and reflects on its latest news

• Total Communications for business
• Vodafone Egypt continues investing in the 2G and 3G networks in parallel

27 March 2008
Vodafone opens 16 new retail outlets in less than one year

• Increasing our customer outreach

20 March, 2008
Vodafone holds its Annual Strategy Day

09 March 2008
Vodafone Egypt launches Smart Ads service through different mobile phone channels

20 January 2008
The Four Seasons selects Vodafone broadband technology to serve tourists and businessmen visiting Egypt

10 January 2008
The first report on "Business Solutions for Human Development in Egypt" was launched in collaboration with Vodafone Egypt, the Ministry of Investment and the United Nations Development Programme

01 September 2007
Richard Daly is appointed as CEO of Vodafone Egypt

25 June 2007
Vodafone Egypt announces management changes