VEON Joins GSMA Advance’s People Excellence Partner Program as Founding Member to Further Professional Skills Development
VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) has become the founding member of GSMA Advance's People Excellence Partner program, demonstrating its commitment to professional development and continuous learning. Through this partnership, VEON employees will gain access to GSMA Advance's comprehensive learning materials, including courses and certifications in crucial areas such as 5G, IoT, mobile privacy and security, public policy, and regulatory best practices.
The initiative, coinciding with VEON's strategic relocation from Amsterdam to Dubai, aims to leverage the local talent pool while providing employees with opportunities for skill development in telecom and digital domains. This partnership reinforces VEON's dedication to building high-performing teams equipped with cutting-edge industry knowledge.
VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) è diventata membro fondatore del programma People Excellence Partner di GSMA Advance, dimostrando il suo impegno verso lo sviluppo professionale e l'apprendimento continuo. Grazie a questa collaborazione, i dipendenti di VEON avranno accesso ai materiali didattici completi di GSMA Advance, che includono corsi e certificazioni in aree fondamentali come 5G, IoT, privacy e sicurezza mobile, politiche pubbliche e migliori pratiche normative.
L'iniziativa, che coincide con il trasferimento strategico di VEON da Amsterdam a Dubai, mira a sfruttare il talento locale offrendo al contempo opportunità di crescita delle competenze nel settore delle telecomunicazioni e digitale. Questa partnership rafforza l'impegno di VEON nella creazione di team ad alte prestazioni dotati di conoscenze all'avanguardia nel settore.
VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) se ha convertido en miembro fundador del programa People Excellence Partner de GSMA Advance, demostrando su compromiso con el desarrollo profesional y el aprendizaje continuo. A través de esta colaboración, los empleados de VEON tendrán acceso a los materiales de aprendizaje integrales de GSMA Advance, que incluyen cursos y certificaciones en áreas clave como 5G, IoT, privacidad y seguridad móvil, políticas públicas y mejores prácticas regulatorias.
La iniciativa, que coincide con la reubicación estratégica de VEON de Ámsterdam a Dubái, busca aprovechar el talento local al tiempo que ofrece a los empleados oportunidades para desarrollar habilidades en telecomunicaciones y áreas digitales. Esta alianza refuerza la dedicación de VEON a construir equipos de alto rendimiento equipados con conocimientos avanzados de la industria.
VEON Ltd. (나스닥: VEON)은 GSMA Advance의 People Excellence Partner 프로그램의 창립 멤버가 되어 전문성 개발과 지속적인 학습에 대한 의지를 보여주었습니다. 이 파트너십을 통해 VEON 직원들은 5G, IoT, 모바일 개인정보 보호 및 보안, 공공 정책, 규제 모범 사례 등 중요한 분야의 GSMA Advance의 포괄적인 학습 자료에 접근할 수 있게 됩니다.
이번 이니셔티브는 VEON이 암스테르담에서 두바이로 전략적으로 이전하는 시점에 맞춰 현지 인재를 활용하고, 직원들에게 통신 및 디지털 분야에서 기술을 개발할 기회를 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 파트너십은 첨단 산업 지식을 갖춘 고성과 팀을 구축하려는 VEON의 의지를 강화합니다.
VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq : VEON) est devenu membre fondateur du programme People Excellence Partner de GSMA Advance, témoignant de son engagement en faveur du développement professionnel et de l’apprentissage continu. Grâce à ce partenariat, les employés de VEON auront accès aux ressources pédagogiques complètes de GSMA Advance, incluant des cours et des certifications dans des domaines clés tels que la 5G, l’IoT, la confidentialité et la sécurité mobile, les politiques publiques et les meilleures pratiques réglementaires.
Cette initiative, qui coïncide avec le déménagement stratégique de VEON d’Amsterdam à Dubaï, vise à exploiter les talents locaux tout en offrant aux employés des opportunités de développement des compétences dans les secteurs des télécommunications et du numérique. Ce partenariat renforce l’engagement de VEON à constituer des équipes performantes dotées de connaissances de pointe dans leur secteur.
VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) ist Gründungsmitglied des People Excellence Partner Programms von GSMA Advance geworden und zeigt damit sein Engagement für berufliche Weiterbildung und kontinuierliches Lernen. Durch diese Partnerschaft erhalten VEON-Mitarbeiter Zugang zu den umfassenden Lernmaterialien von GSMA Advance, darunter Kurse und Zertifizierungen in wichtigen Bereichen wie 5G, IoT, mobiler Datenschutz und Sicherheit, öffentliche Politik sowie regulatorische Best Practices.
Die Initiative fällt mit der strategischen Verlagerung von VEON von Amsterdam nach Dubai zusammen und zielt darauf ab, lokale Talente zu nutzen und gleichzeitig den Mitarbeitern Möglichkeiten zur Kompetenzentwicklung im Telekommunikations- und Digitalbereich zu bieten. Diese Partnerschaft unterstreicht VEONs Engagement, leistungsstarke Teams mit modernstem Branchenwissen aufzubauen.
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Dubai, May 12, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, today announces its partnership with GSMA Advance, the learning and skills division of the GSMA, to join the People Excellence Partner program which recognizes and supports organizations committed to upskilling their teams and fostering a culture of knowledge advancement through the GSMA Advance comprehensive suite of learning materials.
This collaboration makes VEON the inaugural partner of the GSMA Advance People Excellence Partner program, highlighting the Company’s commitment to the professional growth and continuous learning of its personnel. Developed by GSMA Advance, the program sets benchmarks for industry knowledge and standards, particularly in areas crucial to the sector's innovation, operation, sustainability, and growth.
Throughout the initiative, VEON, and the companies that follow, will grant their employees access to GSMA Advance, including its wide range of learning courses. This will help individuals around the globe achieve accreditations and certifications in key subjects including 5G, IoT (Internet of Things), mobile privacy and security, public policy and regulatory best practice, non-terrestrial networks, roaming and spectrum management and other key telecom and digital domains.
“We are proud to be the inaugural partners of the People Excellence Partner program—an inspiring initiative for our rapidly evolving sector,” said Asghar Jameel, VEON Group Head of People. “As part of our strategic move from Amsterdam to Dubai, harnessing the rich talent pool available is pivotal to our people strategy. This partnership with the GSMA underscores our dedication to nurturing talent, building high-performing teams, and equipping them with the latest industry knowledge and know-how. It aligns seamlessly with our ongoing training and development initiatives, further expanding opportunities in innovative and high-tech disciplines.”
Drew MacFarlane, Head of GSMA Advance said: "We are incredibly proud to welcome VEON as the inaugural GSMA Advance People Excellence Partner. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering teams through continuous learning and professional growth - an essential foundation for success in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. VEON’s leadership in this space signals a bold step forward, not just for their organization, but for the wider telecoms and connected industries. Through the People Excellence initiative, we aim to support enterprises worldwide in unlocking the full potential of their people - building more agile, knowledgeable, and future-ready workforces to shape the industry of tomorrow. We look forward to empowering organizations across the globe to elevate skills, drive industry standards, and build the future of connectivity together. "
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