Batelco, Bahrain's premier telecom services provider has won an award for its sponsorship of a major eGovernment forum.

The award was presented by Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa in appreciation of Batelco's Diamond sponsorship of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum, which took place recently at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.

This was the second year in a row that batelco was sponsoring the event.

The 2009 event aimed at spreading e-awareness across Bahrain and the GCC by discussing topics related to e-government services, security, management and other relevant issues.

The three-day event also provided participants with the opportunity to share their experiences gained in the international arena.

As Bahrain’s leading integrated communications provider, Batelco has invested over $1.4 billion in telecommunications infrastructure for Bahrain since 1981. The completion of Batelco’s NGN (Next Generation Network) at the beginning of 2009 was a significant milestone for Batelco and Bahrain and lays the foundation for the future of telecommunications for the Kingdom.

Additionally, Batelco has invested in enhancements for its @ltijara service. Batelco’s payment gateway -@ltijara - the Gulf’s first payment gateway, was recently re-launched with an improved and more secure platform that allows using multiple channels.

Besides being a Diamond Sponsor for the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum, Batelco also participated in an exhibition, the Bahrain ICT Expo 2009, which was held alongside the Forum. Batelco showcased its latest services and e-facilities at the exhibition. – TradeArabia News Service