Batelco Welcomes Guests to the Batelco Chalet

Batelco Chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa expressed his delight at meeting a number of Batelco’s key business customers at the Batelco Chalet on the opening day of the inaugural Bahrain International Airshow.

“This is a momentous occasion for Bahrain and we at Batelco are very proud to be playing our part in the successful delivery of the airshow,” he said.
Batelco is a key sponsor and technology provider of BIAS 2010.

Shaikh  Hamad, the Batelco Board of Directors and senior management, including Group Chief Executive Peter Kaliaropoulos and Chief Executive Bahrain Gert Rieder were in attendance at Batelco’s Chalet to welcome  a number of VIP guests and key business customers.

Mr. Kaliaropoulos  said that it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with business customers in such a fantastic setting as the air show and listen to their comments about Batelco and the services we provide for them.

“We are fully committed to the role we play in supporting business in Bahrain. We offer a packed menu of communications choices delivered over our Next Generation, all IP fixed and 3.5G wireless networks, MPLS based regional data solutions and, GSM mobile and WiMax broadband services,” he explained.

“ We recognise the need to provide businesses of all sizes with the flexibility to customise their telecommunications services.”

“We have a team of 300 account managers, armed with the knowledge and resources to tend to the demands of our business customers. Each business customer has access to a dedicated account manager who supports their telecommunications needs; one number to call for technical assistance or service enquiries, a service that is very well received,” he added.

One of Batelco’s guests First Bahrain General Manager Amin A. Al Arrayed  said that it’s all about service. End-to-end telecommunications services that are designed to grow with your business requirements which Batelco has proven it can deliver.

“Batelco has a wealth of expertise based on many years of being the leading telecoms provider in Bahrain. With their one-stop-shop provisioning it makes getting connected and staying connected very convenient,” he said.

Mr. Patrick J. Gallagher, HSBC Chief Executive Officer, said that they have been a Batelco customer for many years and were very pleased with the support they receive at all times.

“Batelco is the longest established telecommunications company in Bahrain with a solid record for reliability. Furthermore, Batelco can provide the full gamut of telecoms services from voice to data and Broadband with round the clock support. Such comprehensive service is crucial as being connected today is tantamount to the survival of any business.”

Mr Kaliaropoulos continued by saying that Batelco will continue to support the development of products and services for businesses in Bahrain in line with its commitment to the Kingdom’s 2030 economic vision.

“We strive to be always several steps ahead in planning and implementing the latest technologies to ensure that business can excel and that Bahrain remains a centre of choice for international investors.”