Batelco, Huawei in deal

Manama : Batelco, a leading digital solutions provider and Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation on collaborative business initiatives and to work together on the development of Safe Cities and the National Broadband Network in Bahrain. 

The MoU was signed during the 2018 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2018) in Barcelona,
Spain.

The move aims to assist Bahrain in achieving the targets outlined in its Fourth National Telecommunications Plan, which calls for 100 percent access to reliable, secure and affordable ultra-fast broadband by 2019 for all businesses, as well as 95 percent for private households. 

Under the terms of the agreement, Huawei and Batelco will explore how to best deploy cutting-edge Safe City solutions to increase the wellbeing of the
population.

Shaikh Mohamed Bin Khalifa Alkhalifa, Chairman of Batelco, said, “Batelco is delighted to partner with Huawei to explore how ICT can be deployed to enhance the safety and overall environment of the Kingdom.”

Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East, commented, “We also look forward to working with Batelco to explore how Safe City solutions can be used to enhance the safety and wellbeing of the Bahraini population.”