Callsign and Ooredoo join forces to protect Qatar from financial crime. Digital Identity Fraud Prevention Digital DNA Partnership Annoucement Doha, Qatar - 29 June 2026 Callsign, the leading digital identity and fraud prevention company, today announces a strategic partnership with Ooredoo, Qatar's largest mobile operator, to deliver next-generation fraud protection and seamless authentication to organisations across the country. The collaboration will see Callsign's Digital DNA technology made available to Qatari banks, airlines, healthcare providers, and government agencies through Ooredoo's established enterprise relationships. The risk of financial crime is increasing across the GCC region. The World Economic Forum has highlighted that economic growth across the Gulf is putting organisations and people at increasing risk, while a 2025 KPMG study found that the MENA region remains a prime target for corporate fraud[[1,2]]. Account takeover and sophisticated scams are becoming more frequent and harder to detect, a trend made worse by the rapid rise of Agentic AI, which is enabling a new generation of automated attacks. Callsign's AI and machine learning-powered Digital DNA is built to address both today's threats and the attacks of tomorrow, providing a layer of protection that evolves as the threat landscape does. "Qatar is at the forefront of digital transformation, and with that comes a responsibility to protect citizens and organisations from increasingly sophisticated fraud. We are thrilled to work with Ooredoo, a trusted pillar of Qatar's digital infrastructure, to bring Callsign Digital DNA to the organisations and people who need it most. Together, we are committed to ensuring Qatar's 2030 vision for Social Development and build a secure and inclusive society." - Senan Moloney, Chief Technology Officer, Callsign Beyond fraud, the partnership addresses a real shift happening in how organisations across Qatar and the wider GCC authenticate their customers. Businesses are moving away from SMS one-time passcodes (OTP), and the data backs this up: according to Cisco's Duo Trusted Access Report, SMS-based authentication has fallen to an all-time low of 4.9%, down 22% year-on-year[[3}]. The reasons are well understood: SMS OTP is vulnerable to interception and SIM-swap attacks, and customers find it cumbersome. Callsign Digital DNA is a natural replacement, passively verifying customer identity through behavioural and device signals. It removes the friction of OTP while delivering stronger security. "A defining strength of the Callsign platform is that it does not ask organisations to choose between authentication and fraud prevention. Rather than deploying separate point solutions, organisations accessing Digital DNA through Ooredoo get a single, integrated capability that handles both. This reduces complexity, lowers total cost of ownership, and delivers a consistent, low-friction experience for end users across every digital touchpoint "At Ooredoo, we drive Qatar's digital transformation by empowering organisations across the nation to navigate technological change with confidence. As digital services become central to every aspect of business and daily life, trust and security must evolve just as quickly. Our partnership with Callsign strengthens this foundation, combining advanced authentication and fraud prevention capabilities with our world-class digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, we are enabling Qatar's enterprises to accelerate their digital journeys securely and build a digital economy where innovation and trust go hand in hand." - Shk. Abdulaziz bin Fahad Al Thani, Senior Director Business Accounts, Ooredoo Qatar Callsign Digital DNA analyses thousands of signals, spanning device characteristics, network behaviour, and interaction patterns, to build a unique, continuously evolving digital identity for each user. This makes it exceptionally difficult for fraudsters to impersonate legitimate customers, while remaining completely invisible to genuine users going about their digital lives. With the rise of Agentic AI-driven fraud, the platform's machine learning models are continuously trained on emerging attack patterns, so protection keeps pace with the threat environment. The partnership is effective immediately, with Callsign and Ooredoo already working with a pipeline of Qatari organisations across the banking, government, and healthcare sectors to begin deployments in the coming months. About Callsign Callsign is the pioneer of Digital DNA, redefining identity verification for the digital world. Its AI-driven behavioural analysis and layered fraud intelligence create a unique digital twin for each user, empowering organisations to distinguish genuine users from fraudsters seamlessly and securely. Callsign's solutions help businesses deliver frictionless, trusted digital experiences, protect revenue, and reduce fraud. Trusted by leading financial institutions and global enterprises, Callsign is where real identity meets intelligent security. Trust begins with Digital DNA. To learn more about how Callsign helps build secure digital identities and digital trust across financial institutions, governments, and commerce globally, visit: www.callsign.com About Ooredoo Ooredoo is Qatar's leading communications company, delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people's lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential. X: @OoredooQatar Instagram: @OoredooQatar Media Contact For media enquiries, please contact Callsign's marketing team at [email protected] References [1] World Economic Forum - "Financial crime, fraud and scams are on the rise in many parts of the world... Economic growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region means organisations and people are increasingly at risk." Date: 16 February 2026 [2] KPMG - "Corporate fraud in the Middle East is reaching alarming levels... The MENA region remains a prime target for corporate fraud." Date: 23 June 2025 [3] Cisco Duo Trusted Access Report (via ChannelE2E) - "SMS and phone calls as a method of second-factor authentication decreased by 22%, reaching an all-time low at 4.9%."

"Ooredoo" signs partnership with Callsign * 13/08/2026 * / * Economy During the signing of the partnership between the two parties Group photo on the sidelines of the partnership To enhance fraud protection Doha - Al Watan Ooredoo, Qatar's leading telecommunications and information technology company, announced a strategic partnership with Callsign, a leading digital identity and fraud prevention company, to provide institutions across the country with the next generation of fraud protection and seamless authentication solutions. This partnership will make Callsign's Digital DNA technology available to banks, airlines, healthcare providers, and government entities in Qatar, through Ooredoo's established relationships with its corporate and institutional clients. The partnership combines authentication and fraud prevention into a single, integrated solution, providing Ooredoo's corporate and institutional partners with advanced protection against ever-evolving digital threats, while delivering a seamless experience to their customers. Commenting on the agreement, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Fahad Al Thani, Director of Major Business Accounts at Ooredoo, said: "At Ooredoo, we are leading Qatar's digital transformation journey by empowering institutions across the country to keep pace with technological changes with confidence. As digital services become an integral part of various aspects of business and daily life, it has become essential for trust and security to evolve at the same pace. Our partnership with Callsign strengthens this pillar by combining advanced authentication and fraud prevention capabilities with our world-class digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, we enable businesses and institutions in Qatar to accelerate their digital journey safely, contributing to building a digital economy where innovation and trust go hand in hand." For his part, Sinan Muloni, Chief Technology Officer at Callsign, added: "Qatar is at the forefront of leading countries in digital transformation, which is accompanied by the responsibility to protect individuals and institutions from increasingly sophisticated and complex fraud operations. We are pleased to cooperate with Ooredoo, which represents a reliable pillar of Qatar's digital infrastructure, to make Callsign's Digital DNA technology available to the institutions and individuals who need it most. Together, we are committed to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 in the field of social development and contributing to building a secure and inclusive society." This partnership reflects Ooredoo's ongoing commitment to empowering businesses and institutions in Qatar with the most advanced digital services, enhancing its pivotal role in the country's digital transformation journey. 13/08/2026