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Bahrain. The landing operation, which
involved connecting the on-board cable to
the ground infrastructure, was completed
in record time. On this occasion, H.E.
Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al
Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and
Telecommunications, expressed pride in
Bahrain’s advanced telecommunications
infrastructure, noting that this achievement
reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to
strengthening its position as a regional
and global digital hub, in line with the
goals of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
He emphasized the Ministry’s dedication
to fostering fruitful partnerships with the
private sector, especially the strategic
collaboration with stc Bahrain, which
stands as a successful model of public-
private synergy in advancing digital
transformation. H.E. added that the landing
of the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable
in Bahrain represents a qualitative leap
that will enhance the Kingdom’s global with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, and cable's massive capacity and low latency
connectivity, support its digital economy, its goals for the ICT sector to create a will serve as a catalyst for innovation
and open new horizons for innovation diversified, knowledge-based economy.” and growth in emerging technologies like
and investment. Eng. Khalid Al Osaimi, Spanning 45,000 km with a massive 180 5G, AI, and IoT, providing the essential
Chief Executive Officer of stc Bahrain terabits per second design capacity, the infrastructure needed to support data-
said, “We are thrilled to land the 2Africa 2Africa submarine cable will enable faster intensive applications and services. The
Pearls submarine cable to Bahrain, this adoption of new technologies and digital increased connectivity will empower
will increase Bahrain's current connectivity solutions. 2Africa Pearls is the only cable businesses with improved communication,
capacity by 10x, further scalable to in GCC capable of meeting the growing access to global markets, and enhanced
accommodate future growth. This is in line demands of data-heavy applications, operational efficiency. Moreover, for
with our commitment to advancing Bahrain's including content streaming, cloud consumers, this transformative project will
position as a leading communications and computing, and gaming. With the landing of provide reliable internet services and richer
digital hub for the region, directly aligning 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system, the digital experience.

stc Bahrain Recognized as "Talent Development StrategiMobilyc Partner"
at Huawei Bahrain 2024 ICT Talent Achievement Closing Ceremony

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, was and industry needs. This fully nationalized Jeel ICT, we are preparing young Bahrainis
recognized as the "Talent Development training program equips young Bahrainis to lead in the digital era and contribute
Strategic Partner" at the Huawei Bahrain with practical skills to lead the Kingdom’s to Bahrain’s journey toward becoming a
2024 ICT Talent Achievement Closing technological advancement. The company regional ICT hub.” The Huawei Bahrain 2024
Ceremony. Held at the eLearning Center has also attracted over USD $130 million ICT Talent Achievement Closing Ceremony
at the University of Bahrain, the event in IT investments and is driving growth in brought together key stakeholders from
celebrated key contributors to Bahrain’s ICT the national ICT sector, with a projected the ICT sector, including government
sector and highlighted efforts to develop 35% increase in IT employment by 2027. officials, industry leaders, and academia
local talent for the country’s growing digital Commenting on the recognition, Eng. Khalid representatives, to celebrate achievements
economy. The award reflects stc Bahrain’s Al Osaimi, CEO of stc Bahrain, said: “We are in ICT education and highlight strategies for
role in advancing youth empowerment and honored to be recognized as the 'Talent strengthening collaboration. stc Bahrain’s
supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation Development Strategic Partner' at this recognition highlights its commitment to
goals in line with the Economic Vision important event. At stc Bahrain, we believe empowering Bahraini youth and supporting
2030. Through initiatives such as the Jeel that investing in our youth is essential to the Kingdom’s economic goals through
ICT Program, stc Bahrain has played a key building a sustainable and innovative future strategic investments in technology and
role in enhancing the academic learning for the Kingdom. Through programs like human capital.

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