Jan 14, 2013
The Bahraini mobile operator Batelco plans to re-enter India through an acquisition after losing its licence there in a corruption scandal. Read Article Bahrain's Batelco again tests Indian waters
Dec 05, 2012
The Bahraini telecoms company is close to agreeing a $650m loan that will allow it to buy Cable & Wireless assets in Monaco and elsewhere. Read Article Batelco seeks $650m loan for Cable & Wireless acquisition
Dec 04, 2012
Batelco is to buy the UK telecoms firm's operations in Monaco and a host of island nations for $680m, with an additional $345m option agreement. Read Article Bahrain's Batelco to buy Cable & Wireless assets worth up to $1bn
Nov 08, 2012
Zain, the Kuwaiti telecoms operator, is planning to invest $5.5 billion over the next five years with plans to develop super-fast broadband connections. Read Article Zain zooms with infusion of $5.5bn
Jul 29, 2012
Bahrain Telecommunications, the state-owned operator known as Batelco, reported a 13 per cent decline in second quarter profit as it faced fierce competition in a stagnating market. Read Article Tough competition hurts Bahrain's Batelco
Feb 21, 2012
High cost of using undersea internet cables is holding back the growth of the industry, says head of Bahraini operator Batelco.
Read Article Shortage of undersea cables keeps broadband pricing high
Sep 30, 2011
Zain Group has failed to sell a stake in its Saudi unit for $US950 million, ending its second major deal of the year. Read Article Zain deal falls through as $950m bid is abandoned
Sep 09, 2011
Bahrain Telecommunication Company, also known as Batelco, is said to be beating a retreat from India. But the company is also facing trouble at home, analysts said. Read Article India too crowded for Bahrain group
Apr 10, 2011
Kingdom Holding and Batelco are set to begin due diligence on acquiring Zain's operations in Saudi Arabia. Read Article Kingdom investors cheer Zain deal plan
Mar 14, 2011
Saudi's Kingdom Holding and Bahrain's Batelco have launched a joint bid for Zain's stake in its Saudi operations. Read Article Saudis and Batelco in bid to keep Zain deal alive