Mena Telecom: Future of Internet Services in Bahrain
Dr. Laith Sadiq, CEO of MENA Telecom
The market reached 130% penetration so it’s difficult with the new entrance to keep making the profits they were making before.
GPIC’s Social and Economic Role in Development of Bahrain and Bahrainis
Bahrain Sector Analysis
Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) Social and Economic Role in Development of Bahrain and Bahrainis
GPIC produced 1.47mn tons of fertilizers in 2010, of which 1.1mn tons were exported, contributing 3% to Bahrain’s GDP. GPIC has 474 employees, of which 82% is Bahraini.
Bahrain Petrochemical Industry: Role Model for Environmental Protection and Safety
Bahrain Sector Analysis
Special Story Behind Forming Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company with Excellent Track Record for Safety and Environmental Protection
GPIC’s Bottom Line: “We are debt-free and cash-rich, so it’s a tough period,” says GPIC’s General Manager
Gulf Petrochemical Industries: Fertilizer Production in Bahrain
Bahrain Sector Analysis
Bahrain Petrochemicals Industry: Forming of the Leading Company in Fertilizer and Petrochemical Production
“The fertilizer industry plays a major role in the future of the planet. Few people realize that the fertilizer industry is responsible for feeding up to 70% of the world’s population.”
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Batelco’s Acquisitions, Vision and Strategy
One might think that Batelco was upset over the loss of its monopoly position. But that is what makes the story of Bahrain’s telecommunications liberalization so interesting. Instead of fighting to maintain its position, Batelco welcomed it. When Peter Kaliaropoulos, CEO of Batelco, was asked whether competition has helped Batelco, he replied “Emphatically yes!”
Bahrain Telecommunication Sector: Most Competitive Telco Sector in GCC
Bahrain Sector Analysis
Telecommunications in Bahrain – How Bahrain Become the Most Competitive Telecommunication Market in the Region
The story of how Bahrain came to be both the most connected, as well as the most competitive, telecom sectors in the region is an instructive lesson hard work, vision, and dynamic economic policy come together.
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Bahrain Banking: Banks in Bahrain and the Crisis
Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, Chief Executive of BBK & Chairman of Bahrain Association of Banks
I do not think that Bahrain will easily lose its brand or position as the financial hub for this part of the world. Banking in Bahrain has a tradition.
Peter Kaliaropoulos – Biography
Peter Kaliaropoulos joined Batelco in June 2005 and has led its transformation into a regional company now operating in seven countries. Batelco’s combined customer base at Q3 2010 exceeded 7.9 million mobile and broadband customers with revenues over USD679m and net profit of USD175m.
GPIC: Role of Bahrain’s Fertilizers in World’s Food Security
Abdulrahman A.Hussain Jawahery, President of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC) and Member of Parliament – Biography
AG fertilizer producers are expected to continue to play a strategic role in meeting this challenge by contributing towards international efforts to increase food production by substantially increasing their share of exports.
Why There Were Protests and Riots in Bahrain?
Mr. Jawahery explains why there were riots and protest in Bahrain. The protests turned violent after the peaceful movement has been hijacked by the extremists. Why this happened?