Batelco renews its strategic partnership with the GCC Electrical Interconnection Authority

Batelco, a Beyon company, announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Electricity Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) during the Capacity Middle East Conference, reflecting the commitment of both sides to enhancing regional connectivity, ensuring flexibility and reliability of infrastructure, and achieving digital integration.

The renewal agreement was signed by Maitham Abdullah, CEO of Batelco, and Ahmed Ali Al-Ibrahim, CEO of the Gulf Electricity Interconnection Authority. This renewal is an important milestone that reflects the shared vision of the two institutions to enhance the strength of networks in the region.

Under this renewed partnership, Batelco’s Bahrain Gulf Network (BGN), which operates over the GCC Interconnection Authority’s terrestrial fiber optic systems, will continue to play a pivotal role in providing secure, scalable and highly reliable network solutions. As a protected terrestrial network, the Bahrain Gulf Network is a vital digital gateway, seamlessly connecting the GCC countries, and also connects to regional submarine cables to ensure access to regional markets and global destinations.

Maitham Abdullah, CEO of Batelco, commented: “We are pleased to renew our partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Electricity Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), a trusted partner in the field of digital infrastructure, which plays an essential role in consolidating the strength of regional connectivity. This renewal confirms our shared focus on providing world-class infrastructure, exceptional reliability, and advanced network solutions prepared for the future. We at Batelco are committed to supporting the process of digital innovation by providing robust, secure and scalable solutions that contribute to the development of the digital sector in the region.” And drive its future growth.”

For his part, Ahmed Ali Al-Ibrahim, CEO of the Gulf Cooperation Council Electricity Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), added: “Our ongoing partnership with Batelco, one of Beyon’s companies, reflects our firm commitment to enhancing connectivity and building a more flexible and sustainable digital system across the Gulf. This partnership also highlights the paramount importance of regional cooperation in advancing digital transformation initiatives, and confirms our role as one of the main enablers of reliable and secure communication solutions in the region.”

Batelco’s Bahrain Gulf Network (BGN) extends over 1,400 kilometres, strengthening regional integration and supporting digital pathways for GCC countries to access global markets.