Bahrain

Commercial 5G on the rise to shape Bahrain’s digital future

Commercial 5G on the rise to shape Bahrain’s digital future

Opinion
Ahmed Ben Messaoud, country manager for Ericsson Bahrain looks at the rise of 5G in Bahrain
Zain Bahrain launches commercial 5G services

Zain Bahrain launches commercial 5G services

Consumer
stc Bahrain partners with China Telecom Global to boost MENA Asia Pacific connectivity

stc Bahrain partners with China Telecom Global to boost MENA Asia Pacific connectivity

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Kalaam Telecom and Ciena launch new fibre optic network to boost route diversity in MEA region

Kalaam Telecom and Ciena launch new fibre optic network to boost route diversity in MEA region

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Bahrain and Portugal enter proactive initiative to support startups globally during COVID-19

Projects
Non-oil trade between the two countries accounts for nearly $22 million increasing, from $6.7 million in 2009
Batelco contributes $9.3 million to fight the spread of Covid 19 in Bahrain

Batelco contributes $9.3 million to fight the spread of Covid 19 in Bahrain

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The contribution will be made as part of the “There is Good in Us” initiative
Investment in next generation connectivity pays off, as 140,000 students benefit from remote learning in Bahrain

Investment in next generation connectivity pays off, as 140,000 students benefit from remote learning in Bahrain

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Bahrain’s public and private educational institutes are offering lessons online and through specified broadcast channels
Zain Bahrain renews partnership with StartUp Bahrain

Zain Bahrain renews partnership with StartUp Bahrain

Projects
The deal will place Zain Bahrain at the heart of the country’s thriving start-up and SME sector
Seven GCC tech start-ups entered Bahrain’s ICT space in 2019

Seven GCC tech start-ups entered Bahrain’s ICT space in 2019

Enterprise
Bahrain is establishing itself as a regional hub for fin tech start-ups, thanks to its nimble, innovative regulatory environment
Investment in next-gen spectrum is the key, as Zain Group posts strong financials for 2019

Investment in next-gen spectrum is the key, as Zain Group posts strong financials for 2019

Financials
Zain Group says that its huge investment in 5G rollouts in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and network expansion are paying off, with a subsequent 5G launch in Bahrain coming shortly
BearingPoint//Beyond powers next generation BSS for BNet’s nationwide fibre network in Bahrain

BearingPoint//Beyond powers next generation BSS for BNet’s nationwide fibre network in Bahrain

Projects
BNet will provide wholesale fibre network access to all of Bahrain’s licenced telecoms operators
Batelco launches nationwide WiFi services for enterprise customers in Bahrain

Batelco launches nationwide WiFi services for enterprise customers in Bahrain

Enterprise
The launch will take place following the signing of a new deal between Batelco and Aptilo Networks
Batelco: 5G will be a real game changer for consumers and enterprises alike

Batelco: 5G will be a real game changer for consumers and enterprises alike

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CommsMEA caught up with Batelco’s CEO, Mikkel Vinter, to find out how the company intends to build on its early successes as it continues to ramp up its 5G offering