Chinese Ambassador Explores Bahrain's Model for Building a Unified Telecommunications Network

Manama, Bahrain: His Excellency Mr. Ni Ruchi, the Chinese Ambassador in the Kingdom of Bahrain, visited Bahrain Network (BNET) Headquarters in Hamala with an accompanying delegation on Wednesday, June 7, where they looked over BNET's progress and achievements in the implementation of the national telecommunications objectives, as well as its efforts to expand fiber coverage in the Kingdom of Bahrain, offering access to fifth generation networks for mobile communications, connection to international cable systems, and other international standard wholesale communications services.

His Excellency the Chinese Ambassador and his delegation were welcomed by BNET's CEO, Mr. Ahmed Jaber Aldoseri, and executive management. Throughout the visit, BNET presented its achievements, including its fiber coverage in the Kingdom of Bahrain, its strategic relationships, and a tour of its Service Management Center and Network Operations Center. Mr. Ni Ruchi lauded the good relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the People’s Republic of China, affirming the importance of strengthening the cooperation particularly in the field of information and communications technologies. He further commended BNET’s efforts to ensure the highest level of operational excellence and effectiveness.

On the occasion, Aldoseri commented,” We are honored by His Excellency the Ambassador's visit, which allowed the Ambassador to learn more about BNET's strategy, achievements, and future goals that revolves around harnessing our capabilities to provide a reliable and supportive infrastructure to establish a smart and secure communications network in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

It is worth highlighting that the Kingdom of Bahrain's experience in establishing a separate entity for communications infrastructure is a unique model in the region. This model has been recognized by international delegations, who continue to visit BNET to learn about its experience and policy in managing the national telecommunications network as this experience has been a key factor in supporting the Kingdom's competitiveness in the global economy.