Zain Bahrain - Cell Phones Bahrain

ZAIN BAHRAIN is the new name for a trusted telecommunications brand that has, over the last three years, swept Bahrain to top place with its innovative technological and marketing approach.
Having entered the Bahrain market as the first company to break the telecoms monopoly, we have proved time and again that technological innovation paired with top-class customer service can win the race.
Capitalised at BD 20 million, 40 per cent of the shares are owned by Bahraini investors, ZAIN BAHRAIN is expected to be listed in the financial markets in the first half of 2008.
The new name, ZAIN BAHRAIN gives us a single brand umbrella. This will enable us to pool our technological innovation, our marketing strategies and our network connectivity so that our customers and shareholders benefit greatly. It will also help us to focus clearly on our goal to be among the top ten global telecommunications companies within 4 years. The new brand is a first step in a new journey towards global achievements and will unite our team of more than 13,000 employees serving over 32 million customers in seven Middle Eastern and 14 sub-Saharan African countries.
Our experience in wireless network deployments has enabled ZAIN BAHRAIN to provide current and potential customers with the most extensive array of high-speed (which offers similar speeds to broadband) mobile services available today in Bahrain and in the Middle East.
With the latest acquisition, BahrainÌs national fixed wireless services license (NFWS), ZAIN BAHRAIN has recently announced the imminent launch of WiMAX technology, the infrastructure that allows the delivery of fixed, portable and nomadic voice and data services over the air. This technology has enabled ZAIN BAHRAIN to demonstrate a suite of quad-play products and services ranging from traditional voice telephony and broadband Internet services, to the latest in video telephony, TV streaming and video on demand.

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

ZAIN BAHRAIN the first in the Middle East to achieve the ISO/IEC27001:2005 which supports the operation of a mobile network and services, was recently recognised for maintaining and exceeding its certification for operating in accordance with the upgraded version of the International Standard for Information Security Management Systems by BSi Management Systems, an international verification, testing and certification company. The ISO/IEC27001:2005 system certification is awarded to companies which maintain the highest standard for protection of information security in their operations.

ZAIN BAHRAIN embodies a global ambition and we believe that the new company values of Heart, Radiance and Belonging reflect our vision for the future and our commitment to the community we serve.

In telecom itÌs not the technology that matter, but the way we use it as an enabler to enrich the communication, entertainment, and information experiences of our customers.

EMPLOYMENT & NATIONALISATION

ZAIN BAHRAIN has received an award for the outstanding establishment in Bahrainisation; the Top Outstanding Grade A Award for excellence as a company. Within a year of starting operations, the company has exceeded the 70% Bahrainisation target set for it by the KingdomÌs authorities and its have made it a sought-after employer.
ZAIN BAHRAINÌs initiatives towards its human resources programs is a highly integrated program that is specifically designed to make it the workplace of choice by meeting the needs of employees and supporting the organizationÌs mission, vision, and values. These are programs that make a major statement about the organizations and the kind of true partnership ZAIN BAHRAIN wants to have with all of its employees.
Our promise to our employees will be enhanced under the ZAIN BAHRAIN brand. We shall fulfill our role as a catalyst of social and economic change by striving to retain our lead as the employer of choice in BahrainÌs cutting-edge telecommunications market with our far-sighted human resources training and development programmes.

ZAIN BAHRAIN & THE COMMUNITY

ZAIN BAHRAIN maintains a deep commitment to the community. Since its inception in Bahrain in 2003, we have worked very hard to ensure we consistently demonstrate our commitment to the greater community.
Our community initiatives are focused towards Education with a concentration on
Sponsoring major educational initiatives,
Youth Development and Empowerment,
and caring for Individuals (Youth and Children) with Special needs.
We also hope to close the opportunity gap that children with special needs face on a daily basis through our joint co-operation and collaboration with the special and respected centers and institutes in the Kingdom.
ZAIN BAHRAINÌs role in the community is routinely discussed at management and department meetings at local level in Bahrain and at the regional level and we are always reviewing our strategies to be in line with our business objectives, Community related initiatives and of course we keep a close eye on the CommunityÌs evolving needs.
As ZAIN BAHRAIN, we shall continue to partner the process of progress and change in Bahrain.
As we step up to the plate, we pledge once again to maintain our blistering pace of technological innovation and to retain our role as a community partner and benefactor and above all, a stake-holder in BahrainÌs future prosperity.