Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al-Khalifa, CEO of Batelco Group

Batelco has always been at the forefront of innovation. The leading telecom company in the Middle East has always strived to provide its markets with the latest technology and the recent launch of the 4G network in Bahrain only confirms Batelco's superiority and efforts to offer its customers the best services available. The company was able to grow its subscriber base to 7.8 million in 2012 and its recent acquisition of Cable & Wireless was finalized only a few days ago. Thus, Batelco is progressively establishing itself as a communications player of global relevance and Bahrain's most diversified international company.

Peter Kaliaropoulos, CEO of Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco)

Key challenge remains overall industry growth in terms of gross revenue and number of services since we have experienced price erosion due to entry of new companies.

Dr. Laith Sadiq, CEO of MENA Telecom

The market reached 130% penetration so it’s difficult with the new entrance to keep making the profits they were making before.

Report 2009  

Bahrain Telecom Market, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), General Director, Alan Horne