Menatelcom, a leading telecom service provider in the region, will provide world class wireless Internet connectivity to Bahrain’s Central Informatics Organisation (CIO) in a major accord signed recently.

CIO director general Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and Menatelecom chairman Abdulrazak Jawahery signed the agreement at CIO's Isa Town office, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication.

This project contributes to providing fixed wireless technologies through broadband networks using modern techniques and will be available across Bahrain.

Shaikh Salman said this initiative is building on the experience gained in the practical work with Menatelecom, particularly during the recent municipal and parliamentary elections, providing all the services and network connections, performance standards and high quality.

'We are proud of our collaboration with Menatelecom as a Bahraini company which demonstrated promptness and professional performance.'

CIO provides government services to citizens which are safe and accurate, through the use of an electronic link to local corporations and institutions.

Shaikh Salman stressed that this initiative comes as a confirmation of partnership between the government and the private sector in the implementation of long-term programmes to create a more efficient and effective system.

Jawahery hailed this co-operation between Menatelecom and the CIO, which he believes is a reflection of the government's confidence in the company and its leading role in Bahrain's telecommunications sector.

'As per this agreement, Menatelecom will act as an approved service provider to the CIO. We consider this opportunity to extend our range of services to the government sector as a reward for the success we have achieved thus far,' he said.

'It will provide broadband services using cutting-edge technologies, through the fibre optics network and 4G LTE network with all the necessary support provided by professional engineers.

'Additionally, Menatelecom will provide state-of-the-art solutions with high speeds, allowing users to instantly access information. It will also provide world-class services that are in line with the digital transformation witnessed by the advanced world.'

Jawahery praised the CIO for various initiatives and accomplishments aimed at improving the government's performance and setting up Bahrain's government e-communications infrastructure.

Menatelecom will be authorised by the CIO to provide all kinds of latest telecommunications services. Through its know-how of the importance of network performance in accomplishing tasks successfully, Menatelecom represents the finest expertise in operating and managing information on the web, upgrading operating systems, and in providing the maintenance needed for the optimal functioning of both public and private networks. – TradeArabia News Service