The renewed agreement was formalised by Maitham Abdulla, CEO of Batelco by Beyon, and Ahmed Ali Al-Ebrahim, CEO of GCCIA, in a bid to improve connectivity, infrastructure and digital integration.

Through this partnership, Batelco’s Bahrain Gulf Network (BGN), which uses GCCIA’s terrestrial fibre-optic system, will continue to provide secure, scalable and resilient network solutions.

Currently, the BGN serves as a key digital gateway, linking GCC countries and connecting regional submarine cables to broader global networks.

Abdulla said: “We are delighted to renew our longstanding partnership with GCCIA, a trusted digital infrastructure partner that plays a vital role in strengthening regional connectivity.

“This renewal underscores our shared focus on delivering world-class infrastructure, unparalleled reliability, and future-ready network solutions. At Batelco, we remain dedicated to driving digital innovation with robust, secure, and scalable solutions that empower the region’s digital economy and support its growth ambitions.”

Ali Al-Ebrahim, continued: “Our continued partnership with Batelco by Beyon reflects our shared dedication to enhancing connectivity and building a more resilient digital ecosystem across the Gulf.

“It highlights the importance of regional collaboration in advancing digital transformation initiatives and confirms our roles as key enablers of reliable and secure connectivity solutions,” he added.

At Capacity Middle East 2026, Batelco signed new strategic partnerships with Tata Communications and Tencent, as well as a separate deal with e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS).