Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecommunications provider continues to support local charities through its platinum sponsorship of the Australia Day Ball. All proceeds from the event scheduled for January 25 will be donated to local charities.
Batelco has been a major sponsor of charitable events in the Kingdom for the past 25 years.
“As we continue to evolve as a leading communications provider we reiterate our pledge to contribute to the growing social infrastructure of Bahrain adding to or strengthening the many medial facilities, schools, sporting events and aid for those who need it most,” said Batelco Corporate Affairs General Manager Ahmed Al Janahi.
Since 2003, Batelco has contributed US$15 million to a variety of health, educational, cultural, sports and community projects in the Kingdom.
Batelco is proud to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary as Bahrain’s leading Telecommunication Company. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive market in the Middle East, Batelco is committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and MENA. Batelco is driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.
With significant operations in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Egypt, the Batelco Group provides voice and data services over fixed, wireless, and internet platforms, systems integration and enterprise solutions to Government and Corporate clients.
Batelco’s specialised services cover the full spectrum of telecommunications solutions for residential and business customers and spans a comprehensive array of mobile services, international roaming, high speed Internet connections, WiFi, MPLS IP-VPN network provisioning and management, Datacoms services and high-tech, reliable fixed line services. Batelco is currently migrating to an all IP network as part of its ‘Broadband Bahrain’ national project. This major investment reflects Batelco’s commitment for excellence which has reinforced Bahrain’s position as a leading communication hub. The Company’s shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange. In September 2006, Batelco had a total capitalization of approx US$ 3.3 billion.
