Joseph Hanania, Chief Executive Officer of Batelco Group's Jordanian company Umniah, collected the awards at the prestigious ceremony on behalf of Group CEO Peter Kaliaropoulos.
Mr. Hanania said that he was honoured and delighted to accept the awards on behalf of the Batelco Group.
"Our strategy to remain technically innovative, while keeping the needs of our customers in the forefront has proven to be successful," he said.
Batelco won awards for Best Fixed 3G, 4G, Wireless Broadband - WiMax, HSDPA, UMTS, LTE and Best FMC "Convergence" Operator, in the Architect Award category. The Architect Awards are presented to those who have introduced and implemented new technologies enhancing performance.
Most of the major telecommunications operators, solution and content providers in the Samena (South Africa, Middle East, and North Africa) region were represented at the event. Also in attendance were the Minister of ICT, Jordan, H.E. Bassem Rousan and the Head of Jordan's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Dr. Ahmad Hiasat.
As the region's premier telecommunications umbrella organisation, Samena Telecommunications Council strives to continuously provide expertise and guidance, promote telecom innovations and facilitate networking opportunities between member companies.
The Awards were judged by a high profile panel of telecommunication experts and the winners were rewarded at an elaborate Gala dinner attended by senior executives and personalities from the MENA telecommunications industry and other VIPs.
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Batelco wins two awards at prestigious regional event
- Jordan: Tuesday, November 25 - 2008 at 10:58
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The Batelco Group has won two awards at the inaugural Samena Regional Awards 2008 which took place in conjunction with the "Convergence to Jordan" summit at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar at Dead Sea, Jordan, on November 3rd and 4th.
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About Batelco:Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) is the leading integrated communications' provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a significant force among the regions key telecommunications players.
Batelco serves both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive environment in the Middle East, and remains committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and the MENA region. The Company's management and staff are driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.
Batelco offers complete, end-to-end telecommunications solutions for its residential, business and government customers. The comprehensive solutions portfolio covers mobile services, international roaming, Broadband Internet, satellite services, WiFi, and MPLS IP-VPN based network services utilising our Next Generation all IP Network providing Datacoms services over fixed and wireless platforms in addition to managed services including systems integration and management.
Batelco has invested $1.4bn in Bahrain's telecom infrastructure since 1981, including significant investment in NGN (Next Generation Networks) infrastructure which has reinforced the Kingdom's position as a leading communications hub. The Company's shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange with a total capitalisation of approx $3.1bn as of June 2008.
With an ongoing strategy to grow overseas, the Batelco Group incorporates joint venture operations in Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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Posted by Siba Sami AmmariTuesday, November 25 - 2008 at 10:58 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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