15 May 2006
The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) announces the opening of tender for a second mobile operator in the Palestinian territories.
June 2006
Wataniya International bids USD355 million for the services of a second mobile operator license.
16 September 2006
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announces the winning of Wataniya International in a license bid to operate the second mobile services.
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Wataniya International announces its winning bid.
Investment Fund announces the victory of Wataniya International in the tender.
11 October 2006
Palestine Investment Fund and Wataniya International sign agreement to establish Mobile Telecommunications Company in Palestine, Wataniya Palestine Telecom 'Wataniya Mobile' - a member of Ooredoo Group.
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The Investment Fund announces the signing of the agreement.
Wataniya International announces the signing of the agreement.
13 March 2007
'Ooredoo' acquires 51% of Wataniya International.
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15 March 2007
Wataniya Mobile, a subsidiary of Ooredoo, signs the second mobile operator license with the Palestinian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
29 July 2008
Wataniya Mobile - a member of Ooredoo Group - receives the necessary frequencies to start its business and build its network.
23 August 2009
In order to meet the plans to launch the company on 15 October 2009, Wataniya Mobile, a member of Ooredoo Group, the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology, reported that the frequencies required for launching of the company should be granted before 15 September 2009.
1 November 2009
Wataniya Mobile, a subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, launches its business in the West Bank.
31 October 2010
Wataniya Mobile offers shares for initial public subscription.
9 December 2011
Listing of Wataniya Mobile shares on PEX.
23 October 2017
Wataniya Mobile officially launches its business in the Gaza Strip.
31 January 2018
Wataniya Mobile Launches 3G Services in the West Bank.
February 2018
The Company's capital rises from USD 258 million to USD 293 million by offering 35 million shares for secondary public subscription.
November 27, 2018
Wataniya Mobile rebranded to the mother company brand “Ooredoo Group” to carry the name Ooredoo Palestine.