Zain Bahrain launches iPhone 5

iPhone 5 will be available in 16GB model, 32GB model, and 64GB models in both black and white colors. iPhone 5 is available for new and existing customers at all Zain Experience shops/ kiosks across the Kingdom.

iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology—all while delivering even better battery life. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world's most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: Shared Photo Streams, Facebook integration, all-new Maps app and Passbook organization.

"Our partnership with Apple has always been an avenue to bring the latest technology from Apple to the customers in Kingdom of Bahrain at affordable prices. We are extremely pleased to launch iPhone 5 and are excited about the prospect of our customers enjoying this latest innovation from Apple on our high-speed mobile data network. Zain Bahrain's iPhone 5 packages are designed to ensure superior experience for our customers and our partnership with Apple ensures optimal after-sales service as well," said Mohammed Zaeenulabedeen, General Manager of Zain Bahrain.

Zain Bahrain is offering a portfolio of attractive and affordable iPhone 5 plans. All iPhone 5 plans come with generous free bundled local minutes, data, and SMS.

iPhone Plan 2+ Customers will enjoy monthly free 500 local minutes (to all networks), free 30 SMS, and free 6GB of data usage. iPhone 5 is also available at attractive prices on one year commitment period.

Zain is a leading telecommunications operator across the Middle East and North Africa providing mobile voice and data services to 41.3 million active customers as of 30 September 2012. With a commercial presence in 8 countries, Zain operates in the following countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and South Sudan. In Lebanon, the company manages 'touch' on behalf of the government. In Morocco, Zain has a 15.5% stake in Wana Telecom, now branded 'INWI', through a joint venture. Zain is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (stock ticker: ZAIN).

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 by putting Bahrain on the global telecommunications map with a string of firsts - the first country with nation-wide 3G, then 3.5G and 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.