Ericsson and Zain Bahrain expanded the mobile broader network and renewed the management of services

Ericsson and Zain Bahrain signed an agreement to enhance network coverage, increase capacity and enhance network capabilities.

• The two companies have extended their partnership in the field of managed services for an additional three years, focusing on data -based operations.
• Ericsson will provide advanced solutions, providing improved performance for the Zain Bahrain network and enhancing its energy efficiency.
• Zain Bahrain’s investment with Ericsson reflects its commitment to support the march of digital transformation in Bahrain.

Manama, Bahrain – March 5, 2025: Erikson (listed on the Nasdak Stock Exchange was under the symbol: ERICZain Bahrain, an agreement to expand the fourth generation and fifth generation networks in the Kingdom. This agreement also extends the cooperation of the two parties in the field of managed services for an additional three years, in order to improve the efficiency of the network and enhance customer experience.

The expansion of the mobile broadband network will benefit from products The radio access network Energy-saving from Ericsson, including multi-input radio system Massive MIMO Bilateral “AIR 3229And the three -scale radio system “4466”. These products will enhance the network coverage and its capacity, as it will contribute to reducing energy consumption by up to 20%, in addition to that it will contribute to achieving the sustainability goals of Zain Bahrain. In addition, this step falls within a broader investment plan between Zain Bahrain and Ericsson, aimed at pushing the digital transformation in the Kingdom.

Within the framework of the enlarged managed services contract, Ericsson will continue to use data -based methodologies to simplify operations, improve service standards, and reduce the time taken to offer products in the market. The agreement also includes updating the basic network of Zain Bahrain, and providing the electronic product code (EPC) From Ericsson, which is part of the two -generation -mode primary network solution, and a modern unified data management function, which will enhance the network capacity and strengthen its capabilities more.

Commenting on this cooperation, he said Ali Issa The God, CEO of Technology in Zain Bahrain: “Our continuous partnership with Ericsson reflects our strong commitment to providing superior experiences for our customers in Bahrain, and this expanded cooperation enhances our ability to provide greater coverage and capacity higher, in addition to that it corresponds to our goals in the field of sustainability, by spreading Ericsson energy -saving products. We will work together to lead the digital transformation in Bahrain, and we enhance our position as a major empowerment factor for the Kingdom of the Kingdom Digital.

For his part, he said Nicholas Bcils, Vice President and President of Ericsson for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in Ericsson Middle East and Africa: “We are proud to enhance more than a decade of partnership with Zain Bahrain and support its ambitious plans to expand and update its network. This agreement provides technologies not only enhances the network’s performance, but also sets the basis for enhanced network capabilities. Thus, we are working by combining advanced solutions with sustainable innovations, to enable Zain Bahrain to provide exceptional and future services to its customers in the Kingdom.”

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Notes for editors:

Radio Access Network (RAN)

Ericsson dual-mode 5G Core

Ericsson Managed Network Services

Unified Data Management

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About Zain Bahrain Company:

Zain Bahrain is the pioneer of creativity in the world of communications, as it focuses on improving customer experience and providing the best services and products, and has obtained a license to provide mobile communication services on April 22, 2003, and launched its commercial services on December 28 of the same year. It also managed to fulfill its promise to put Bahrain on the map of the global telecommunications industry by providing the latest new technologies and network 4G LTE Wide and high -speed, fifth generation 5 -generation servicesGIn addition to providing an integrated innovative electronic store for customers the opportunity to buy products and services online at any time or place. Zain Bahrain was appreciated by the “Telecommunications Regulatory Authority” to achieve the highest levels.

Zain Bahrain, which is listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange (trading code: Zainbh), One of the most prominent companies jointly in support of the prosperity of the future of the Kingdom, in line with the vision of leadership 2030. The empowerment of Bahraini employees continues to be at the top of the list of strategic priorities for Zain Bahrain, as the telecommunications company achieved a Bahrain -reaching rate of 93% in 2023. Zain Bahrain showed its commitment to society by re -launching the youth empowerment program under the new name “Zain Al -Shabab“.

Zain Bahrain is part of the “Zain” group, the leading company in the field of mobile communications in the Middle East and Africa, where the group provides various mobile communications services to more than 47.2 million customers until September 30, 2024. The Zain Group provides services in 8 markets that include Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and South Sudan. In Morocco, it also has a share of 15.5% of a company “Inwi” Through a joint project.

For more information, please contact the email: [email protected]Or visit the website www.bh.zain.com