BNET won the 'Most Resilient Telecom Operator Infrastructure, Middle East' award at the Telecom Review Group’s Excellence Awards. This recognition occurred during the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, which took place on 20–21 October 2026 in Dubai. The summit, which serves as a platform for industry leaders to discuss technological advancements and strategic growth, provided the venue for this presentation. Mr. Mohammed bin Khalid Al Kaabi, Director of Infrastructure at BNET, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. The event gathered industry participants to honor achievements in network development and operational stability. By bringing together various stakeholders from across the telecommunications landscape, the summit noted the importance of high-performance infrastructure in the modern digital era.
Network Reliability and Performance
BNET maintains 99.999% availability across its national fiber network. This specific metric of uptime shows the technical focus placed on maintaining consistent connectivity for all users connected to the infrastructure. Mr. Ahmed Jaber Alhogbani Aldoseri, Chief Executive Officer of BNET, stated, "This recognition is a testament to the strength of our national fiber network, made possible by God's grace, and then by our talented national team and our commitment to the highest standards of network design and operation."
Mr. Ahmed Jaber Alhogbani Aldoseri added, "We are grateful to our Board of Directors for its continued support, and to our partners, including licensed service providers and contractors." The operational success of the network relies on the collaboration between these various entities, each contributing to the maintenance and expansion of the fiber assets. Regarding future operations, he noted, "We remain committed to investing in secure digital infrastructure that reinforces the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for digital infrastructure." This investment strategy is intended to ensure that the infrastructure remains capable of meeting the evolving data demands of the region.
History of Industry Recognition
Bahrain Network (BNET) received the award for 'Best Fiber Network Infrastructure in the Middle East' in 2022. This accolade acknowledged the development of the organization's regional fiber assets and the strategic roll-out of the network across the Kingdom. The recognition served as an early indicator of the organization’s focus on large-scale infrastructure deployment.
Following this recognition, BNET was named 'Best Global Fiber Network Deployment' in 2023. The organization secured this title for its implementation of international fiber standards across its network architecture. This award recognized the technical rigor applied to the deployment process, ensuring that the network met rigorous global benchmarks for speed and reliability.
BNET also earned the title of 'Leading Sustainable Network Operator' in 2025. This award recognized the integration of energy-efficient practices within the company’s infrastructure management. By prioritizing sustainable operations, the company aimed to balance high-capacity performance with responsible resource consumption. These previous honors, ranging from infrastructure quality to sustainability, reflect the ongoing development of the national fiber network and its consistent evolution since its inception. Each award represents a specific milestone in the organization's efforts to build a resilient and modern telecommunications foundation for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
