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As part of its social responsibility, Batelco - Bahrain's leading Telecommunications Company - continues its support for various cultural, educational, health, social and sports initiatives that serve all sections of the local community.

Within this framework, Batelco recently donated BD 70,000 in support for "Bahrain First" programme that the Ministry of Education organises annually to mark the Kingdom's National Day celebrations.

Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Undersecretary Ministry of Education for Resources and Services, recently received Batelco GM Corporate Affairs Nadia Hussain in his office in the Ministry's court, where Mrs. Hussain presented the donation cheque to him.

Shaikh Hesham praised Batelco's continued generous support for the Ministry as part of a partnership that aims to ensure the success of the Ministry's various projects, including "Bahrain First" programme.

"Batelco has always been a key partner to the Ministry of Education in implementing the King Hamad Future Schools project and has given all support necessary for the project's success", said Shaikh Hesham.

"The Ministry looks forward to more cooperation which will surely help in improving the educational services in our beloved Kingdom", he added.

Mrs. Hussain stressed Batelco's continued commitment to supporting the Ministry's initiatives that are designed in the interests of the local community.

"Batelco considers education vital to the Kingdom of Bahrain and is therefore committed to helping the Ministry of Education as the responsible body for this noble and important task," said Mrs. Hussain.

"Batelco, headed by its Chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, looks to its support for the Ministry's programmes as a crucial investment in the new generations who will be the future leaders of the Kingdom", she concluded.

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About Batelco

Batelco, listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange, is the leading integrated communications' provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a significant force among the region's 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 MEA (Middle East Africa) 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 US$1.4 billion 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.

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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