15 April 2015
Agreement to Support Development of Technology

Manama, Bahrain: Batelco, the Kingdom's leading communications solutions provider and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Batelco's ideas Innovation Centre, located at Batelco's Headquarters.

Batelco A/CEO Muna Al Hashemi and Huawei Bahrain Country Manager Mr. Feng Nan signed the MoU which will see Huawei utilize Batelco's infrastructure and facilities to set up an R&D (Research & Development) Lab within Batelco's ideas Innovation Centre.

Under the agreement, Huawei will undertake to support Batelco to attain Broadband leadership with full capabilities for offering Best-in-Class network services. The agreement will reinforce the strategic partnership between both Global organisations and support Batelco's vision of transformation excellence. A number of key objectives have been outlined and both parties will be working throughout 2015 to achieve a number of goals that aim to be mutually beneficial.

Mrs. Al Hashemi said that Batelco very much appreciates the role that Huawei, as a leading communications technology solutions provider, has played in supporting the delivery of services for Batelco's customers over the years and with the new MoU the two companies now deepen their alliance and look forward to positive outcomes from the R&D Lab.

"Huawei's technical expertise and their experience in cutting edge communications solutions will be invaluable attributes in supporting Batelco Broadband goals," she added.

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This press release has been issued by Batelco Corporate Affairs department.

For further information, please contact Batelco Public Relations Office
Public.Relations@btc.com.bh / Fax +973 17611898

About Batelco
Batelco Group is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and listed on the Bahrain Bourse. Batelco has played a pivotal role in the country's development as a major communications hub and today is the leading integrated communications' provider, continuing to lead and shape the local consumer market and the enterprise ICT market. Batelco has been growing overseas via investing in other market-leading fixed and wireless operators.

Batelco Group has evolved from being a regional Middle Eastern operation to become a major communications company with direct and indirect investments across 14 geographies, namely Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Maldives, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands. 

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About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population.   For more information, visit Huawei online: www.huawei.com.

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