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Broadcast Pro
18-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Batelco partners with Nokia to power Albas 5G network
In partnership with Nokia, Batelco is set to deploy a private 5G network aimed at enhancing Albas operational efficiency. Batelco by Beyon and Nokia have joined forces to deploy Bahrains first private 5G network dedicated to industrial applications at Alba, the single-site aluminium smelter. This advanced network will empower Albas ongoing digital transformation, ushering in a new era of enhanced operational efficiency, innovation and safety within the kingdoms manufacturing sector. The agreement formalising this strategic partnership was signed yesterday at Albas headquarters in Askar. Batelco chief executive Maitham Abdulla and Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali inked the deal in the presence of key executives from both organisations. In collaboration with Nokia, Batelco will deploy a tailored private 5G network designed to significantly boost Albas operational performance. This cutting-edge infrastructure will facilitate the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and comprehensive real-time monitoring capabilities. These technological advancements are poised to support Alba in streamlining its complex industrial processes and achieving new levels of operational excellence. Batelcos private 5G network offers several key advantages to enhance Albas operations. Its ultra-low latency connectivity will enable real-time decision-making and precise control and monitoring of industrial processes. Robust built-in security features will safeguard sensitive data within the high-risk industrial environment. Furthermore, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled safety devices will allow for real-time tracking of hazardous conditions, significantly improving worker safety. The network will also facilitate the seamless integration of Industrial IoT and smart machinery, optimising workflows, reducing downtime and maximising overall productivity. Abdulla said: 'This deployment at Alba is transformative for Bahrains industrial sector. Our partnership with Nokia enables us to bring private 5G capabilities to Alba, providing them with the technology needed to boost efficiency, enhance safety, and drive innovation. This is more than just connectivity; it represents a strategic foundation for Albas continued growth and ambitious digital transformation journey.' Mahmoud El Banna, Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Sales, Middle East and Africa at Nokia, added: 'We are excited to collaborate with Batelco by Beyon on Bahrains first industrial private 5G network, with Alba as our launch partner. This deployment will allow Alba to fully embrace Industry 4.0 applications, helping them unlock the benefits of digitalisation and automation.' Al Baqali stated: 'This private 5G network deployment marks a significant milestone in Albas digital transformation journey. By leveraging this cutting-edge connectivity, we aim to revolutionise our operations, enhance safety protocols, and drive sustainable growth. This technology will empower us to optimise our processes, improve decision-making through advanced real-time data analytics, and maintain our position as a leading player in the global aluminium industry. We are excited to partner with Batelco and Nokia in our effort to set new standards for innovation and efficiency in Bahrains manufacturing sector.'
Daily Tribune
18-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Batelco by Beyon and Nokia to deploy Bahrain's first private 5G network at Alba
Batelco by Beyon and Nokia, one of the global leaders in network technologies, have partnered up to deploy the Kingdom's first private 5G network for industrial use at Aluminum Bahrain (Alba). As the world's largest aluminum smelter on one site, Alba will leverage this advanced network to support its digital transformation, ushering in a new era of operational efficiency, innovation, and safety within Bahrain's manufacturing sector. Batelco by Beyon signed an agreement with Alba on April 16th at Alba's headquarters in Askar. The agreement was signed by Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla and Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali, with key executives from both companies in attendance. In partnership with Nokia, Batelco is set to deploy a private 5G network aimed at enhancing Alba's operational efficiency. This advanced network will enable AI-powered predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and real-time technologies will support Alba in improving their complex industrial processes and achieve operational excellence. Batelco's private 5G network will provide key benefits to enhance Alba's operations. Its ultra-low latency connectivity enables real-time decision-making and precise control and monitoring. Its built-in security features protect sensitive data in highrisk environments, and IoT-enabled safety devices allow for real-time tracking of hazardous conditions, improving worker safety. Additionally, the integration of Industrial IoT and smart machinery optimizes workflows, reduces downtime, and maximizes productivity. Commenting on the partnership, Maitham Abdulla, CEO of Batelco by Beyon, said 'This deployment at Alba is transformative for Bahrain's industrial sector. Our partnership with Nokia enables us to bring private 5G capabilities to Alba, providing them with the technology needed to boost efficiency, enhance safety, and drive innovation. In fact, it's more than just connectivity—it's a strategic foundation for Alba's continued growth and digital transformation.' Mahmoud El-Banna, Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Sales, MEA at Nokia, added: 'We are excited to collaborate with Batelco by Beyon on Bahrain's first industrial private 5G network, with Alba as our launch partner. This deployment will allow Alba to fully embrace Industry 4.0 applications, helping them unlock the benefits of digitalization and automation.' Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Alba, expressed his vision for the project: 'This private 5G network deployment marks a significant milestone in Alba's digital transformation journey. By leveraging cutting-edge connectivity, we aim to revolutionize our operations, enhance safety protocols, and drive sustainable growth. This technology will empower us to optimise our processes, improve decision-making through real-time data analytics, and maintain our position as a leader in the global aluminum industry. We're excited to partner with Batelco and Nokia in our effort to set new standards for innovation and efficiency in Bahrain's manufacturing sector.'
Zawya
18-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Batelco to deploy Bahrain's first private 5G network at Alba
Batelco, a part of Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider Beyon Group, has partnered with Nokia, a global leader in network technologies, up to deploy the kingdom's first private 5G network for industrial use at Aluminum Bahrain (Alba). As the world's largest aluminum smelter on one site, Alba will leverage this advanced network to support its digital transformation, ushering in a new era of operational efficiency, innovation, and safety within Bahrain's manufacturing sector. Batelco by Beyon today (April 16) signed an agreement with Alba at Alba's headquarters in Askar. As per the deal, Batelco's private 5G network will provide key benefits to enhance Alba's operations. Its ultra-low latency connectivity enables real-time decision-making and precise control and monitoring. Its built-in security features protect sensitive data in high-risk environments, and IoT-enabled safety devices allow for real-time tracking of hazardous conditions, improving worker safety. Additionally, the integration of Industrial IoT and smart machinery optimizes workflows, reduces downtime, and maximizes productivity, it stated. The agreement was signed by Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla and Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali in the presence of senior executives from both companies. In partnership with Nokia, Batelco is set to deploy a private 5G network aimed at enhancing Alba's operational efficiency. This advanced network will enable AI-powered predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and real-time monitoring. These technologies will support Alba in improving their complex industrial processes and achieve operational excellence. On the partnership, Abdulla said: "This deployment at Alba is transformative for Bahrain's industrial sector. Our partnership with Nokia enables us to bring private 5G capabilities to Alba, providing them with the technology needed to boost efficiency, enhance safety, and drive innovation," he stated. "In fact, it's more than just connectivity - it's a strategic foundation for Alba's continued growth and digital transformation," he noted. Mahmoud El Banna, the Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Sales, MEA at Nokia, said: "We are excited to collaborate with Batelco by Beyon on Bahrain's first industrial private 5G network, with Alba as our launch partner." "This deployment will allow Alba to fully embrace Industry 4.0 applications, helping them unlock the benefits of digitalization and automation," he stated. Al Baqali said this private 5G network deployment marks a significant milestone in Alba's digital transformation journey. "By leveraging cutting-edge connectivity, we aim to revolutionise our operations, enhance safety protocols, and drive sustainable growth," he noted. "This technology will empower us to optimise our processes, improve decision-making through real-time data analytics, and maintain our position as a leader in the global aluminum industry. We're excited to partner with Batelco and Nokia in our effort to set new standards for innovation and efficiency in Bahrain's manufacturing sector," he added. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
17-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Batelco to deploy Bahrain's first private 5G network at Alba
Batelco, a part of Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider Beyon Group, has partnered with Nokia, a global leader in network technologies, up to deploy the kingdom's first private 5G network for industrial use at Aluminum Bahrain (Alba). As the world's largest aluminum smelter on one site, Alba will leverage this advanced network to support its digital transformation, ushering in a new era of operational efficiency, innovation, and safety within Bahrain's manufacturing sector. Batelco by Beyon today (April 16) signed an agreement with Alba at Alba's headquarters in Askar. As per the deal, Batelco's private 5G network will provide key benefits to enhance Alba's operations. Its ultra-low latency connectivity enables real-time decision-making and precise control and monitoring. Its built-in security features protect sensitive data in high-risk environments, and IoT-enabled safety devices allow for real-time tracking of hazardous conditions, improving worker safety. Additionally, the integration of Industrial IoT and smart machinery optimizes workflows, reduces downtime, and maximizes productivity, it stated. The agreement was signed by Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla and Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali in the presence of senior executives from both companies. In partnership with Nokia, Batelco is set to deploy a private 5G network aimed at enhancing Alba's operational efficiency. This advanced network will enable AI-powered predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and real-time monitoring. These technologies will support Alba in improving their complex industrial processes and achieve operational excellence. On the partnership, Abdulla said: "This deployment at Alba is transformative for Bahrain's industrial sector. Our partnership with Nokia enables us to bring private 5G capabilities to Alba, providing them with the technology needed to boost efficiency, enhance safety, and drive innovation," he stated. "In fact, it's more than just connectivity - it's a strategic foundation for Alba's continued growth and digital transformation," he noted. Mahmoud El Banna, the Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Sales, MEA at Nokia, said: "We are excited to collaborate with Batelco by Beyon on Bahrain's first industrial private 5G network, with Alba as our launch partner." "This deployment will allow Alba to fully embrace Industry 4.0 applications, helping them unlock the benefits of digitalization and automation," he stated. Al Baqali said this private 5G network deployment marks a significant milestone in Alba's digital transformation journey. "By leveraging cutting-edge connectivity, we aim to revolutionise our operations, enhance safety protocols, and drive sustainable growth," he noted. "This technology will empower us to optimise our processes, improve decision-making through real-time data analytics, and maintain our position as a leader in the global aluminum industry. We're excited to partner with Batelco and Nokia in our effort to set new standards for innovation and efficiency in Bahrain's manufacturing sector," he added. -TradeArabia News Service
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Batelco and Nokia join forces to operate Alba's 5G network
Bahrain - Batelco by Beyon and Nokia have joined forces to deploy Bahrain's first private 5G network dedicated to industrial applications at Alba, the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter. This advanced network will empower Alba's ongoing digital transformation, ushering in a new era of enhanced operational efficiency, innovation, and safety within the kingdom's manufacturing sector. The agreement formalising this strategic partnership was signed yesterday at Alba's headquarters in Askar. Batelco chief executive Maitham Abdulla and Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali inked the deal in the presence of key executives from both organisations. In collaboration with Nokia, Batelco will deploy a tailored private 5G network designed to significantly boost Alba's operational performance. This cutting-edge infrastructure will facilitate the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and comprehensive real-time monitoring capabilities. These technological advancements are poised to support Alba in streamlining its complex industrial processes and achieving new levels of operational excellence. Batelco's private 5G network offers several key advantages to enhance Alba's operations. Its ultra-low latency connectivity will enable real-time decision-making and precise control and monitoring of industrial processes. Robust built-in security features will safeguard sensitive data within the high-risk industrial environment. Furthermore, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled safety devices will allow for real-time tracking of hazardous conditions, significantly improving worker safety. The network will also facilitate the seamless integration of Industrial IoT and smart machinery, optimising workflows, reducing downtime, and maximising overall productivity. Mr Abdulla said: 'This deployment at Alba is transformative for Bahrain's industrial sector. Our partnership with Nokia enables us to bring private 5G capabilities to Alba, providing them with the technology needed to boost efficiency, enhance safety, and drive innovation. This is more than just connectivity; it represents a strategic foundation for Alba's continued growth and ambitious digital transformation journey.' Mahmoud El Banna, head of Enterprise Campus Edge Sales, Middle East and Africa at Nokia, said: 'We are excited to collaborate with Batelco by Beyon on Bahrain's first industrial private 5G network, with Alba as our launch partner. This deployment will allow Alba to fully embrace Industry 4.0 applications, helping them unlock the benefits of digitalisation and automation.' Mr Al Baqali outlined his vision for the project, stating: 'This private 5G network deployment marks a significant milestone in Alba's digital transformation journey. By leveraging this cutting-edge connectivity, we aim to revolutionise our operations, enhance safety protocols, and drive sustainable growth. This technology will empower us to optimise our processes, improve decision-making through advanced real-time data analytics, and maintain our position as a leading player in the global aluminium industry. We are excited to partner with Batelco and Nokia in our effort to set new standards for innovation and efficiency in Bahrain's manufacturing sector.' Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
