Batelco signs deal with BUB

Manama : Batelco, a leading digital solutions provider in the Kingdom, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British University of Bahrain (BUB) to mark the inauguration of a strategic partnership between the two organisations. 

As part of the MoU, Batelco will be the exclusive sponsor of the British University of Bahrain’s ICT College. The MoU will also incorporate collaborative research and development opportunities, training and capacity building activities and opportunities for BUB and Batelco to benefit from in the areas of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and student experiences.  

The signing ceremony took place at the British University of Bahrain premises in the presence of The Duke of York and Dr Majid Al-Nuaimi, the Minister of Education, official dignitaries, academics and guests. 

The MoU was signed by Batelco General Manager Talent Development & Culture Ebru Pilav, on behalf of Mohamed Bubashait, and Professor Keith Sharp, the Vice President of BUB, during the inauguration ceremony of the British University of Bahrain, a partner of The University of Salford in Manchester. 

Commenting on this occasion, Batelco Bahrain CEO Mohamed Bubashait said, “This Partnership represents the mutual interest between both organisations for collaborative research and development opportunities, and additional training and capacity building activities for the British University of Bahrain and Batelco to benefit from”.

Commenting on the partnership Professor Sharp said, “Fundamental to BUB’s mission is to work as closely with industry as possible to ensure that our students benefit from learning in real-world environments and gain the skills which employers in Bahrain and the region need.”