Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading integrated communications provider, received thanks for their Diamond Sponsorship of the International E-Government Forum from Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa at the opening of the event May 19th.
The event which took place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre highlighted the rapid growth and development of the Kingdom thanks to a number of e-Government initiatives.
“Batelco is both proud and delighted to partner the Government of Bahrain and support their vision and e-government initiatives which play such a crucial role in maintaining the Kingdom as a premier destination for global investors,” said Batelco Enterprise Division General Manager Andrew Hanna, who received the award on behalf of Batelco.
“The availability of up-to-date technologies, especially ICT has become an acknowledged measure of a nation’s progress and how it is regarded on the world stage, and Bahrain can be justifiably proud to be among the leading countries for Broadband internet services.”
Mr. Hanna said that Batelco will continue to work hand in hand with the Government Ministries to put Bahrain in the forefront of technology and deliver major economic benefits for business, government and the country.
Besides Batelco’s involvement as a Diamond Sponsor, the Company also exhibited a range of their products and services during the e-Government event including its Video Conferencing solutions.
About Batelco
Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) is the leading integrated communications’ provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a significant force among the regions key telecommunications players.
Batelco serves both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive environment in the Middle East, and remains committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and the MENA region. The Company’s management and staff are driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.
Batelco offers complete, end-to-end telecommunications solutions for its residential, business and government customers. The comprehensive solutions portfolio covers mobile services, international roaming, Broadband Internet, satellite services, WiFi, and MPLS IP-VPN based network services utilising our Next Generation all IP Network providing Datacoms services over fixed and wireless platforms in addition to managed services including systems integration and management.
Batelco has invested US$1.4 billion in Bahrain’s telecom infrastructure since 1981, including significant investment in NGN (Next Generation Networks) infrastructure which has reinforced the Kingdom’s position as a leading communications hub. The Company’s shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange with a total capitalization of approx US$ 3.2 billion as of April 2008.
With an ongoing strategy to grow overseas, the Batelco Group incorporates joint venture operations in Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
