Bahrain’s ICT market most dynamic in ME: Batelco CEO

Manama : Bahrain’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) market is one of the most dynamic in the Middle East region with a mobile penetration of 183 per cent, said Batelco CEO Muna Al Hashemi, adding that the industry is highly developed and continuously growing towards a digital society. 

Al Hashemi was speaking during the monthly ‘@ the Majlis’, event hosted at the Capital Club. The networking event, attended by Club Members and VIP officials, focused on discussing Batelco’s aim to further develop the telecommunications sector in the Kingdom by providing customers with innovative digital solutions.   

“Batelco has played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub and today we are the leading digital communications’ provider, continuing to lead and shape the consumer and enterprise market,” she said.  

Al Hashemi also addressed the challenges faced during her professional journey at Batelco coupled with the pressure of competition in the local market.

“While the journey was very challenging, it was also exciting. Batelco is one of the leading employers in the Kingdom; it instills the value of equal opportunities by developing a long-term career growth plan for employees. We take a pride in our team, our success is due to their continuous dedication and growth,” Al Hashemi said.

“The ongoing competitive pressure in the market acts as a motivation for us to stay focused on exceeding customer expectations by providing the highest-quality service experience,” she added. 

Further commenting on the event, Sumeet Jhingan, General Manager of Capital Club Bahrain, said, “The @ the Majlis series has been successful in bringing Club members together to network and further discuss pressing and current economic and business issues.”

The event held on a monthly basis, features a number of executives from both the government and private sector.