Orascom Telecom changes name to Global Telecom Holding

Egypt’s Orascom Telecom has changed its name to Global Telecom Holding.

The company was obliged to change its name as part of the Wind Telecom and VimpelCom merger, under which the company and its subsidiaries were required to cease the use of the Orascom name, designs and logos.

Ahmed Abou Doma, Group CEO of Global Telecom Holding commented: "Our new name and corporate identity are intended to provide a modern look and feel, and emphasise our specific strengths as an international telecom group. Global Telecom Holding’s new corporate identity allows our group to leverage on the goodwill, the strong growth and outstanding performance of our parent company VimpelCom and will provide our organisation with a solid platform to build upon in our upcoming endeavours and growth potential in the telecom sector."