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Zain Bahrain powers communication at Gulf's International Industry Fair 2009 as Strategic Partner

Zain Bahrain will showcase its cutting-edge telecoms technology and innovative products and services for businesses as strategic Telecommunications Partner of the Gulf Industry Fair 2009 which begins today under the patronage of the Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

Zain Bahrain's Corporate Communications Manager, Samya Hussain observed:
"All over the world, businesses are seeking ways to be more efficient and run a tighter organization and the regional scenario is no different. We believe that Zain Bahrain has a rich suite of business-specific products and services that will deliver the desired technology and cost advantage to businesses."


Other key features that corporate customers will get more information on at the Zain Lounge at Gulf Industry Fair 2009, will be the company's BLife suite of corporate products that includes virtual network options and great service bundles that cut costs, helps companies to track billings and most importantly, helps to stitch together all the telecoms needs of a company into one easy-to-use custom-built network.

"We shall highlight Zain Bahrain's creative ability to interpret technology into everyday solutions and products that dynamically change the customer's lifestyle and are eager to welcome visitors to the event," Zainalabedin said.

The second Gulf Industry Fair, which runs till January 15, is the only major industrial exhibition for the Gulf, is set to surpass the success of the first edition, having grown in size over the 2008 event, according to organizers, Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE).
Zain Bahrain officials with The TRA's General Director Mr. Alan Horne. 
Zain Bahrain officials with The TRA's General Director Mr. Alan Horne.
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About Zain:

Zain is a leading emerging markets player in the field of telecommunications aiming to become one of the top ten mobile operators in the world by 2011. Zain was established in 1983 in Kuwait as the region's first mobile operator. Since 2003, it has grown significantly becoming the 4th largest mobile network in the world in terms of geographic presence with a footprint in 22 countries spread across the Middle East and Africa providing mobile voice and data services to 56.3 million active customers (as at 30 September 2008).

Zain operates in the following countries: Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. In Lebanon, the company manages the network on behalf of the government operating as mtc-touch.

Zain Bahrain entered the Kingdom's telecoms market in 2003 as the second mobile service entrant. Riding on the promise of innovative business practices and cutting-edge technology, Zain Bahrain has delivered on these promises by putting Bahrain on the global telecommunications map with a string of firsts - the first country with nation-wide 3G, then 3.5G and now, WiMAX coverage. Today, Zain Bahrain has developed into a successful fixed wireless service operator offering full-spectrum corporate telecoms solutions, voice and data services to customers in the Kingdom.

The company is committed to nurturing the finest Bahraini talent and has an energetic and inspired majority-Bahraini workforce. It's strong CSR initiatives have made Zain Bahrain an active partner in Bahrain's development and progress.

The Zain brand is wholly owned by Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC, which is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Stock ticker: ZAIN). The company had a market capitalization of over $23.4bn on 30 September, 2008.

Media contact:

Hind Jameel Abdulsalam
Corporate Communication Coordinator
Zain
Tel: +973 36031358
Fax: +973 36031994

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