Batelco Account Manager Amjad Al Alawi has been selected to participate in the annual Leadership Trust programme which is organised by the Young Arab Leaders-Bahrain in partnership with BAE Systems.
The Leadership Trust is a unique programme that assists in the development of future leaders. This year’s event is scheduled to take place in the UK from 31st July to 17th August.
Only eight participants from Bahrain were selected following a rigorous application process.
“We are proud that one of our staff members has been selected to attend this international programme,” said Batelco Board Secretary and Company Spokesman.
“Enhancing the education of the Kingdom’s future industry leaders forms an important part of Batelco’s annual financial commitment. Among other key initiatives, Batelco supports the Crown Prince’s Scholarship Fund and King Hamad’s School’s of the Future Project.”
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$1.4 billion in Bahrain’s telecom infrastructure since 1981, including significant investment in NGN (Next Generation Networks) infrastructure which has reinforced the Kingdom’s position as a leading communications hub. The Company’s shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange with a total capitalisation of approx US$ 3.1 billion as of June 2008.
With an ongoing strategy to grow overseas, the Batelco Group incorporates joint venture operations in Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
