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Skype opens Bahrain HQ
June 29,2010; Manama, Internet phone software pioneer Skype has launched its Middle East headquarters in Bahrain. Economic Development Board (EDB) chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa said the move came at a time when Bahrain was being recognised as a global leader in offering highly-advanced telecom solutions.
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US ties boost as EDB team visits IT giants
June 21, 2010; MANAMA: Bahrain took yet another step to establish itself as an information and communication technology hub in the region. An Economic Development Board (EDB) delegation led by chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa visited Cisco and Google headquarters in San Jose, California, at the end of a US tour aimed at boosting economic co-operation.
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Microsoft backs Bahrain eGovernment forum
May 18, 2010,Manama; Microsoft Bahrain is the diamond sponsor of the third Bahrain International eGovernment Forum that is bringing together business and technology professionals from the public sector to share ideas and best practices.The three-day forum opened yesterday (May 17) at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.
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Bahrain: ICT enables economic growth, innovation and competitiveness
03/29/2010: Bahrain , Manama: “The ICT sector is not just an important sector in its own right, but an enabler of continued economic growth, innovation and competitiveness,” Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), said today at the Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010.
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US ties boost as EDB team visits IT giants
Jan. 21, 2010; MANAMA: Bahrain took yet another step to establish itself as an information and communication technology hub in the region. An Economic Development Board (EDB) delegation led by chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa visited Cisco and Google headquarters in San Jose, California, at the end of a US tour aimed at boosting economic co-operation.
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TRA Consults on Spectrum Issues
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain - January 5, 2010. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Bahrain recently announced a number of activities related to the management of the radio frequency spectrum used for telecommunications services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Cisco Networkers comes to Bahrain in 2010
December 10, 2009 Manama: Cisco has announced that it is bringing its Cisco Networkers event to the Gulf region, with the launch of Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010.
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Agreement Set to Boost Bahrain Telecom Industry
August 17, 2009: Earlier this month, two primary agents, chief executive Abdulellah Al Qassimi of Tamkeen and Alan Horne of Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), signed a cooperative agreement...
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Zain Bahrain technology in spotlight
July 14, 2009: Zain Bahrain's flagship retail store in the Seef Mall was the focus of attention when 100 key Zain staff from across the group visited it to experience its technology-forward approach.
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Firm Launches High-Speed Broadband
July 1, 2009: Lightspeed Communications has introduced faster ADSL Broadband packages in Bahrain.
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Exchange in Accord with 2Connect for IT Solutions
June 10, 2009: Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX) has appointed 2Connect as telecommunications solution provider.
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Women Hailed for High-Tech Quest
May 27, 2009: Her Highness Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad and Supreme Council for Women chairperson yesterday received the board members of the Women's Gateway Portal, winner of the Bahrain and pan-Arab e-Content award for 2009.
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Roads-Rail Revolution
May 26, 2009: Bahrain is to spend billions on a roads and rail revolution, bringing in rapid-transport networks and slashing fatalities on its highways.
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Bahrain to Host Top Tech Forum
May 18, 2009 : Bahrain is set to host the largest information and communication technology (ICT) forum for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Organized by the Bahrain Internet Society and IJMA3 (The Union of Arab ICT Associations), the conference will take place this coming November.
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BTI Students Briefed on Latest Technology
April 27, 2009: Automotive engineering students at the Bahrain Training Institute's (BTI) mechanical and motor division were briefed by experts on latest vehicle technologies.
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Bahrain Climbs in World Economic Forum’s Technology Rankings
Bahrain rose once again in the World Economic Forum’s technology rankings, the second consecutive year the Kingdom has improved its rank. Out of 134 countries ranked, Bahrain moved up eight spots to 37th.
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Services Push
April 8, 2009: Bahrain yesterday unveiled a plan to set up a company that will help streamline government services.
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Bahrain Post Launches Mailbox Renewal eService via eGovernment National Portal
April 4, 2009: Service will help to create a business-friendly environment
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Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2009 Announces Keynote Speakers
April 1, 2009: The organizing committee of the 2nd Bahrain International eGovernment Forum today announced the keynote speakers and other industry thought leaders presenting at the forum.
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Bahrain Continues Rise in Wef Technology Rankings
March 31, 2009: Kingdom up 8 places to 37 of 134 global economies.
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Media and IT Strategy Probed
March 30, 2009: An international conference on the latest media developments will be hosted by Bahrain University next month.
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Bahrain 'Major e-content Hub'
March 17, 2009: Bahrain has the potential to become a hub for e-content in the Arab region, an international creativity expert declared yesterday.
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Egovernment Authority of Bahrain Sign Agreement with Affno and Third Wave
March 3, 2009: Egovernment authority of Bahrain sign agreement with affno and third wave, government services soon to be available via mobile phone.
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eGovernment a Reality in Bahrain
Februrary 18, 2009: On May 25 to 27 the annual Bahrain eGovernment Forum will be host to international, local, and regional experts in the field of information and communication technology.
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Bahrain National Insurance Company launches 'Intelligent Insurance' service
February 7, 2009: Bahrain National Insurance Company (bni), a subsidiary of Bahrain National Holding - BNH - announced today the launch a newly introduced service to its customers named 'Intelligent Insurance'; it is an automated insurance renewal machine that allows bni customers to renew their motor, home and domestic servant insurance policies in an easy, quick and convenient manner.
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Bahrain to Host Key IT Summit
January 31, 2009: Information and communication technology (ICT) experts from around the world, including the UN, will be in Bahrain in May to share cutting edge solutions at a key forum.
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Bahrain Launches e-Postal Tracking Service
January 28, 2009: Bahrain Post has announced the launch a new service to track letters and parcels online as part of the range of services Bahrain Post will offer through the Bahraini eGovernment Authority (eGA) national portal.
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eGovernment Authority Conducts Citizen IT Training in Partnership with Microsoft and Bahra
January 25, 2009: The eGovernment Authority (eGA) recently began running a series of training programs for Bahraini citizens across all governorates of the Kingdom aimed at elevating IT literacy and encourage the usage of the eServices available on the eGA’s National Portal (www.bahrain.bh).
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Bahrain to Standardize Government ICT
January 21, 2009: The eGovernment Authority of Bahrain (eGA) has rolled out a new initiative “Enterprise Architecture Project” (EAP) to upgrade and standardise the level of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in all government entities.
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Tech Mahindra to Expand Bahrain Operations
January 14, 2009: India-based Tech Mahindra yesterday announced plans to expand its Bahrain office. Tech Mahindra is a global systems integrator and business transformation consulting firm focused on the burgeoning telecommunications industry.
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Bahrain Electronic Financial Dealings Surge
December 30, 2008: Bahrain's eGovernment Authority (eGA) has announced a significant increase in electronic financial transactions via its National Portal since the beginning of the year.
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Bahrain eContent Award Committee Announces the 2009 Award Activities
December 3, 2008: The Organizing Committee of Bahrain e-Content Award (BEA) held under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of SCICT Committee- announced the award activities for the year 2009, at a press conference held today at the Movenpick Hotel.
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Bahrain’s eGovernment Portal Wins Arab GoldenChip Award
November 25, 2008: The Kingdom of Bahrain’s online portal has been recognised for its achievement in eGovernment by winning the prestigious Arab GoldenChip Award in a ceremony during the MENA ICT Week held in Lebanon under the patronage of His Excellency Michel Suleiman, President of Lebanon.
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Bahrain eContent Awards for 2009-Officially Launched
November 10, 2008: The launch of the prestigious Bahrain eContent Award for 2009 was announced yesterday by Mr. Ahmed Al Hujairi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the annual Awards.
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Microsoft Bahrain Unveils Next-Generation Products
November 10, 2008: Microsoft Bahrain yesterday launched a suite of next-generation technology offerings - Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager 2008 - in the country.
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Bahrain Expands Online Services
November 5, 2008: Bahrain government is expanding its cyber space initiatives with the introduction of 30 e-services which will be added to the existing 167 facilities available through its portal.
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Bahrain grows as Gulf IT hub
November 1, 2008: Bahrain is consolidating its position as the information technology hub of the region, with more international IT companies agreeing to open their regional headquarters in the kingdom.
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Expo to Showcase E-government Systems
October 18, 2008: Bahrain is aiming for global exposure for its e-government systems at a major international exhibition opening today. It has its own stand for the second year at the GITEX Shopper and Consumer Electronics Expo, in Dubai.
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Two-Mobile Habit Catching on in Bahrain
October 2, 2008: In Bahrain, almost one in six citizens using a mobile feels the need to possess two or more mobiles - reflecting personal and business use.
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Batelco Provides Advanced Telecommunications Services to Bahrain City Centre
September 13, 2008: Playing its vital role in supporting major projects in the Kingdom, Batelco - Bahrain's leading integrated telecommunications services provider - is providing the Bahrain City Centre with an array of advanced telecommunications services.
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Bahrain's IT spending to hit $400m by 2012
September 8, 2008: Bahrain's IT spending is expected to hit $400 million by 2012, according to research conducted by Business Monitor International, a specialist on global emerging markets.
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Bahrain Is First to Offer Nationwide Broadband
August 29, 2008 : Bahrain will soon be the first country in the world with nationwide broadband Internet access.
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Pioneering Web Code of Ethics
August 15, 2008: A pioneering code of ethics that promotes tolerance and unity among the electronic media in Bahrain could be replicated around the world, officials have revealed.
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A World First in Broadband Services
August 8, 2008: Bahrain will be the first country in the world with complete country-wide broadband access with Batelco's Next Generation Network (NGN) services.
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Batelco is Playing Key Telecom Role in Bahrain
July 28, 2008: Batelco has continued to make significant investments in the latest fixed and wireless telecommunications technologies and upgrade the kingdom's telecommunications infrastructure for cable access to maintain Bahrain's key position as a regional telecommunication hub.
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UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are the Arab World's Highest Adopters of Telecom Services
July 17, 2008: The annual results of Arab Advisors Group's Total Country Connectivity Measure (TCCM) reveal substantial improvements in overall scores. Refreshingly, some improvements in the national scores came from fixed and broadband services growth and not just cellular growth.
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E-economy Coming On Line
July 15, 2008: Bahrain's information and communications technology sector is on the verge of a massive expansion, with flow on effects to ripple through the kingdom's entire economy as the government goes about changing the way it does business.
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Bahrain Lucrative for ICT Market
June 24, 2008: The Bahrain information and communication technology (ICT) market is expected to reach $375 billion by 2010, due to high demand for IT products and services from both public and private sectors. In addition, the growing need for robust IT solutions is also being driven by massive eGovernment and eCommerce initiatives, which are aimed at achieving economic diversification.
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Ministry Initiative Aims To Boost Internet Use In Bahrain
May 27, 2008 : The Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce, along with the Bahrain Internet Society, launched GULF Internet Week. The initiative, themed “Towards Safe Internet Use,” created awareness about Internet use for all Bahrainis, particularly parents and children.
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Bahrain to Invite 3rd Mobile License Bids in August
May 22, 2008 : Bahrain plans to issue invitations to tender for the country's third mobile licence by mid-August and receive submissions by November, the island's telecoms watchdog said.
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Bahrain an Emerging ICT Hub in Mideast
May 20, 2008 : Bahrain has added many firsts to its credit in the information and communication technology sector and is fast becoming an infotech hub in the region.
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India on Bahrain Telecom Operator's Radar
May 15, 2008 : India figures prominently in Bahrain telecom operator Batelco's overseas expansion plans.
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A BD42M Online Revolution
April 29, 2008 : Fifty government services are now available online and another 40 to 50 are expected within the next six months, it was revealed yesterday.
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Ringing In Success
April 24, 2008 : Batelco made a strong start to the year posting a net profit of BD27.4 million ($72.68m) for the first quarter.
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High-Tech Plan to End Traffic Woes
April 15, 2008 : Bahrain yesterday unveiled a master plan that is expected to revolutionise the country's transport system within five years.
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Zain Unleashes New Telecom Revolution
April 15, 2008 : Zain, a Bahrain-headquartered telecom giant with a target of enhancing its customer base to 110 million by 2011, yesterday launched a borderless mobile telephone service ‘One Network’ for mobile users in the Middle East.
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Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to Host Arab Regulators
April 8, 2008 : High-level representatives of the telecommunications regulatory authorities from 15 Arab countries, including heads and board members, will meet in Bahrain on 8 and 9 April 2008 for the plenary meeting of the Arab Regulators' Network (AREGNET).
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Telecom Sector Reforms Ring in Rich Dividends
March 27, 2008: Deregulation of the telecom sector is bringing great benefits to the economy and creating a range of highly skilled employment opportunities for young people as the telecommunications industry in Bahrain continues to grow.
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Microsoft Unleashes Next-Generation Enterprise Products in Bahrain
March 18, 2008: Microsoft Gulf today announced the launch of its next generation of infrastructure and application platform products, including Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 in Bahrain.
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Zain Prepares IPO in Bahrain
March 18, 2008: Kuwaiti mobile operator Mobile Telecommunications Co (Zain) is preparing an initial public offering in Bahrain before the end of June, a newspaper said on Sunday.
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Bahrain Hosts Conference on Technology and Finance
March 3, 2008 : Hundreds of representatives from the multi-billion dollar IT sector attended the fourth annual Middle East Financial Technology Exhibition and Conference (MEFTEC), held recently at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center.
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Bahrain Telecom Sector Liberalization is a Success
February 14, 2008 : Alan Horne praised the investments and actions taken by the telecommunications operators during 2007 which has resulted in the growth in the telecom sector as outlined a report.
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Airport E-Gate to Ease Travel
February 12, 2008 : A new e-gate at Bahrain International Airport's arrival area, where Bahraini travellers can use their Smartcards instead of passports, was officially launched yesterday.
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Bahrain Hosts ME Financial Technology Exhibition & Conference
February 12, 2008 : The two-day Middle East Financial Technology Exhibition and Conference (MEFTEC), which opens today at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre under the aegis of the Central Bank of Bahrain, will address the issues related to the security and technology deployment at the banks and financial institutions across the region.
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Focus Solutions Signs Agreement with Arab Banking Corporation Bahrain
February 12, 2008 : Focus Solutions, which specializes in software development and strives to find valuable and practical solutions for the financial and professional sectors, has signed an agreement with the Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) Bahrain.
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Zain (Bahrain) Deploys XIUS-bcgi’s InstaRoam™ Roaming Solution for 36+ Million Subscribers
February 12, 2008 : XIUS-bcgi, a leader in delivering innovative, revenue-generating solutions to mobile operators and MVNOs worldwide, and International Agencies Company Limited, INTERCOL, a Bahraini based diversified conglomerate with over 50 years of business, today announced that Zain Bahrain has deployed XIUS-bcgi’s InstaRoam product to provide roaming service for start-up mobile operators and to enhance its roaming services.
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Batelco Invests $388m in Bahrain's economy during 2007, says Batelco Chief Executive
February 7, 2008: The Batelco Group delivered a record breaking set of full year results for 2007, with the Kingdom of Bahrain being a major beneficiary of the Company's success.
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Anti-Piracy Event Focuses on Intellectual Property
January 25, 2008 : Bahrain’s Ministry of Information and the Business Software Alliance (BSA) recently hosted the first-ever anti-piracy road show in Bahrain. BSA is the international association established by the software industry to promote a safe and legal digital world.
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Bahraini Government Partners with Microsoft to Offer Citizens Personalized Communications
December 5, 2007: The Government of Bahrain became the first country globally to sign an agreement with Microsoft to deploy its Live@Gov suite of solutions for all citizens.
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Bahrain Will Host UNESCO's Regional Centre for Information and Communication Technology
November 20, 2007 : Bahrain's proposal to host a Regional Centre for Information and Communication Technology under the auspices of UNESCO has been unanimously approved by the organisation’s 34th General Conference, currently held in Paris.
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Bahrain's Economy May Turn Digital
September 28, 2007: Over 300 experts from across world will attend the first Gulf e-Commerce Forum (GEF) to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities for countries in the GCC.
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Data Shell to host IT Open Minds conference & exhibition in Bahrain
September 18, 2007: Data Shell IT Solutions are organizing the 1st Open source technology event that will be held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain on the 13th of November 2007.
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Greenpacket Makes Bahrain its Gulf Base
July 25, 2007 : Malaysian networking company Greenpacket Berhad has chosen Bahrain as its point of entry for the Middle East and North African market.
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Bahrain Hosts Region’s First IT Expo
July 10, 2007 : Bahrain’s significant investment in information technology places it at the forefront of technology leaders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and has earned the Kingdom the right to host first-ever Gulf Information Communication Technology (ICT) Expo.
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Mena Telecom set to offer latest wireless services
May 31, 2007: Mena Telecom's latest initiative will offer the cutting edge wireless telecommunications services in the Kingdom as the company remained committed to invest in state-of-the-art network in Bahrain Mena Telecom, a subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House, in a statement said that it was in the final stages of concluding negotiations for one of the most exciting nationwide telecommunications projects Bahrain has seen in many years.
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Microsoft Bahrain Further Strengthens Partnership with Government
April 9, 2007 : Microsoft Bahrain held its Third Annual Breakfast Series Meetings at the Ritz Carlton hotel on April 5th, 2007.
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Batelco’s Transformation Drives Growth and Delivers Innovation
March 1, 2007 : "Batelco's performance last year is a very clear validation of our strategy designed with customers' requirements foremost in mind, and comes as a direct result of the inspired planning of our leadership team and the outstanding efforts of our employees," said Batelco Chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.
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TRA to Review Bahrain Telecoms Industry
February 15, 2007 : The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is to begin an extensive review of Bahrain's telecoms industry and market.
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Broadband Upgrade For Bahrain’s Businesses
January 24, 2007 : One of Bahrain’s leading broadband Internet service providers, 2Connect, announced recent upgrades to its broadband Internet package offering.
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Bahrain Conducts Fresh Anti-Piracy Raids
December 21, 2006 : In its continued efforts to bring down piracy rates in the kingdom, Bahrain's Ministry of Information (MOI) recently conducted fresh raids on two IT resellers in the kingdom.
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Growth in exhibitors at POWER-GEN Middle East
December 5, 2007: Exhibitors continue to confirm their commitment of attendance at the forthcoming POWER-GEN Middle East Conference and Exhibition 2007 to be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre from 22nd to 24th January 2007.
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Bahrain to Build Science and Technology Park
November 7, 2006 : Bahrain is to launch a $1 billion (BD378m) science and technology park, the first of its kind in the region, it was announced yesterday.
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Batelco & Cisco Join Forces to Improve Bahrain Telecommunications
October 10, 2006 : Batelco, Bahrain's leading telecommunications service provider and Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking for Internet, have joined forces to bring international standards in voice, mobile, data and broadband capabilities to the kingdom of Bahrain's telecom infrastructure.
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Fixed Wireless Service Licenses In Focus
August 30, 2006 : Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the initial details of the auction for the two National Fixed Wireless Services (NFWS) Licenses in the 3.5 GHz part of the spectrum.
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New HQ for Northstar Communications
August 6, 2006 : Bahrain's low-cost telecommunications operator Northstar Communications has opened its new head office in Almoayyed Tower.
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Bahrain Gateway Website Redesign Is Here
August 3, 2006 : The new and greatly enhanced Bahraingateway site is here.
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MTC's 3.5G Offer In Bahrain 'Successful'
August 3, 2006 : Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) Group has announced that it has successfully offered nation-wide HSPDA (3.5G) service in Bahrain.
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Hewlett-Packard and NCS Join Forces In Bahrain
Jyly 24, 2006 : HP Middle East has formed a joint venture with National Computer Services (NCS) to provide IT services and equipment in Bahrain.
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Auctions For Fixed Wireless Access Licences
July 10, 2006 : The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has approved the conducting of auctions for the award of the Fixed Wireless Access Licences.
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Batelco Slashes IDD Prices
July 2, 2006 : Batelco has announced reductions of up to 65 per cent for IDD (International Direct Dialling) calls for fixed line services.
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Internet Exchange Licenses On The Way
July 2, 2006 : Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said it is now accepting applications for Internet Exchange licences.
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Batelco-Mobily Deal For MMS
June 20, 2006 : Batelco announces the commercial launch of a new bi-lateral International MMS service.
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Microsoft Sponsors Future IT 2006
June 13, 2006: Bahrain's Future IT 2006 shows off latest Microsoft products, technologies and solutions to boost the growth of ICT in the Kingdom
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MTC Group First In The Region To Launch 3.5G Commercially
May 21, 2006: MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) launched today the region's first new high speed 3.5G service.
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NCS Group opens in Bahrain bringing it's cutting edge expertise to Middle East
March 27, 2006: NCS Group announced the official opening of its Middle East office in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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