To reiterate Batelco's commitment, Shaikh Hamad presented a cheque to Dr. Al Noaimi at a ceremony held on the occasion.
The King Hamad Schools of the Future project aims at reforming the educational system by employing ICT technology in the educational process. Batelco, the project's main sponsor, is providing connectivity and management and a number of schools and administration sites have already been connected to Batelco's MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) network. The MPLS network is capable of carrying data, voice, video and internet, internally between several dedicated sites. This telecommunications infrastructure, when complete, will be as advanced as any available in the world today. The project's scope aspires to have 220 sites including secondary, intermediate and primary schools, connected to the central system by 2008.
"Investment in education is of prime importance and will empower future generations with the skills necessary to transform the Kingdom into a knowledge-based economy," said Dr. Al Noaimi.
Shaikh Hamad said that Batelco is delighted to contribute to e-learning initiatives such as the King Hamad Schools of the Future project which will provide the Kingdom with the business and political leaders of tomorrow.
Supporting charitable causes and contributing to a wide range of education and health initiatives remains a priority for Batelco.
"Today's contribution completes our commitment, totaling BD1.5 million, to the King Hamad Schools of the Future project," said Shaikh Hamad.
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Bahrain's leading telecommunications company supports the Kingdom's future generations
- Bahrain: Thursday, May 31 - 2007 at 11:00
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HE Minister of Education Dr. Majed Bin Ali Al Noaimi received Batelco Chairman Shaikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa at the Ministry of Education to mark the national company's commitment to the King Hamad Schools of the Future Project.
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Batelco is currently migrating to an all IP network as part of its 'Broadband Bahrain' national project. This major investment reflects Batelco's commitment for excellence which has reinforced Bahrain's position as a leading communication hub. The Company's shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange. Batelco has a total capitalization of approx US$ 2.6 billion.
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