Jazz Welcomes VEON’s HQ Move to Dubai: A Boost for Pakistan’s Digital Future

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and VEON’s leading operating company (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), today announces that VEON’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to move its headquarters from Amsterdam to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where VEON’s expanding operational hub has been located since early 2022.

With the move of its headquarters to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), VEON will become the largest Nasdaq-listed company with its Group headquarters in Dubai, which is also home to Nasdaq Dubai.

“We, at Jazz welcome this strategic move, marking an exciting chapter for the entire group. This relocation strengthens Jazz’s ability to accelerate our ServiceCo and enterprise journey by leveraging Dubai’s role as a global tech hub and driving innovation in connectivity and digital services for our customers across Pakistan and beyond. This move will further enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions in connectivity, fintech, cloud, cybersecurity, and driving digital inclusion. This transition enhances our partnerships, access to capital, and talent acquisition, which are crucial for bridging the digital divide as we lead Pakistan’s digital transformation,” Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, said.

“Our decision to relocate VEON’s headquarters to Dubai reflects the strategic realignment of our focus with closer proximity to our key markets. This move positions us to capitalize on the vast opportunities Dubai offers, including its proximity to our operations, access to world-class talent, and enhanced visibility with a broad base of Gulf investors. We are pleased to announce this shift as GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s premier technology events, kicks off today in Dubai, marking a new chapter for VEON in a dynamic, thriving market,” said Kaan Terzioglu, Group CEO of VEON.

Jazz plays a pivotal role in driving regional growth, offering innovative digital and financial services to millions of customers, and contributing to the Group’s vision of empowering societies through enhanced connectivity and digital transformation. Jazz has over 71 million subscribers and more than 43.9 million 4G users nationwide. The company’s digital verticals – JazzCash, Tamasha, Garaj, and SIMOSA – continue leading the local fintech, entertainment, cloud & cybersecurity, and self-care sectors in Pakistan.

Mazhar Ali Raza

Mazhar Ali Raza is a senior journalist from Karachi. He has served more than twenty years in journalism. He was recently associated with the dunya media group as a senior business reporter from the last eleven years . Prior to that he has worked for CNBC for the period of four years. His major beats were the energy auto banking and agriculture sector . He has covered many seminars and exhibitions in Pakistan and abroad as well .