29 June 2016

Manama - Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom operator focused on providing best-in-class customer experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has entered into a strategic corporate partnership with Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. The agreement includes Zain supporting the hotel's prestigious events throughout the year through various sponsorships, as well as exclusive benefits provided to customers of Zain Signature while visiting the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.

Zain Signature customers will now be eligible for exclusive discounts while dining at Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, visiting the spa or sports club, as well as invitations to special events at the hotel.

"We are pleased to collaborate with The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain this year on several areas of opportunity," said Zain Bahrain General Manager, Mohammed Zainalebedin. "As both organizations share an excellent track record of excellence in providing best-in-class customer experience, I am confident that this partnership will add much value to a common customer base", he further added.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain General Manager, Christian Zandonella added: "We welcome Zain Bahrain as a valuable partner to The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. As we are both customer experience oriented organizations, there are a range of areas in which Zain

Bahrain and Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain can complement each other in bringing to market exclusive lifestyle offerings."

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About Zain Bahrain
Zain Bahrain, a telecommunications industry innovator focused on enhancing customer experience, was awarded a mobile telecom license on 22 April, 2003 and commenced commercial operations on 28 December 2003. The operation promptly placed Bahrain on the world telecom map through the introduction of many mobile technology innovations that continue to this day with nationwide high-speed 4G LTE services being offered through the Kingdom's most advanced mobile network. Zain Bahrain, listed on the Bahrain Bourse (Ticker: ZAINBH), is part of Zain Group, a leading telecommunications operator across the Middle East and Africa, which provides mobile voice and data services to over 45 million active customers. With a commercial presence in eight countries, Zain operates in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and South Sudan. In Lebanon, the Group manages 'touch' on behalf of the government. In Morocco, Zain has a 15.5% stake in 'INWI', through a joint venture. For more information, please email info@bh.zain.com  or visit: www.bh.zain.com

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 85 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, an award that originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the Kingdom of Bahrain 800 00995, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc.

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For press inquiries, please contact Mohammed Hassan, Account Director, Perceptions on +973 36620086 or email mohammed@perceptionspr.me or Ghizlane Rahali, Associate Director of Public Relations on +973 36843010 or email Ghizlane.rahali@ritzcarlton.com

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