HE Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, conducted field visits to a number of telecommunications companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain to review the sector’s operational readiness and precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of vital services in light of regional developments.
The Minister visited a branch of Batelco, a subsidiary of Beyon, at City Centre Bahrain, in the presence of Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Beyon, and several members of the executive management. During the visit, he was briefed on the company’s network readiness and the procedures in place to ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services.
He also visited the branch of STC Bahrain at the same complex, where he was received by Khalid Al Osaimi, Chief Executive Officer of the company. The visit included a review of the technical and operational preparations adopted by the company to enhance network efficiency and maintain service continuity.
HE Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa further toured the headquarters of Zain Bahrain in Seef District, Bahrain, where he met with Mohammed Abdullah Zainalabedin, Managing Director of the company. Discussions focused on the company’s efforts to strengthen its network and develop its technical capabilities to ensure the reliability of telecommunications services.
The Minister also visited BNET, where he met with Ahmed Jaber Al Doseri, Chief Executive Officer, and was briefed on the company’s initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure and its emergency response plans to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
HE Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed emphasised the importance of maintaining a high level of readiness across the telecommunications sector, noting that it represents a key pillar of national security and digital infrastructure. He commended the efforts of telecommunications companies in strengthening their technical capabilities and enhancing rapid response mechanisms to address emergency situations.
Officials from the telecommunications companies expressed their appreciation to the Minister for his visit and continued follow-up on the sector’s preparedness, affirming the readiness of telecommunications networks and digital infrastructure in the Kingdom and their commitment to implementing operational and precautionary plans to ensure service continuity under all circumstances.
Last Updated Date: 07-03-2026
