Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom and technology innovator in the Kingdom, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Ericsson to introduce the latest 5G solutions in Bahrain, specifically Ericsson’s Local Packet Gateway solution with Edge User Plane technology. 

This marks a significant step toward enhancing the Kingdom’s network capabilities, supporting Bahrain’s vision for a vibrant and sustainable digital economy; enabling Industry 4.0 technologies, and establishing a robust framework to accelerate the next wave of industrial innovation nationwide, Zain Bahrain said.

The latest 5G solutions with Edge User Plane technology will deliver faster, smarter, secure traffic and more resilient connectivity, unlocking ultra-low latency and optimized performance across Zain Bahrain’s network. This will empower businesses and government entities to accelerate their digital transformation and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth. Zain Bahrain’s new advanced service will enable its network to support Industry 4.0 technologies, transforming the way industries operate through AI-powered predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and real-time monitoring. By leveraging these capabilities organizations can streamline complex processes, improve efficiency, and achieve operational excellence, it said.

Ammar Al Ketbi, Zain Bahrain Acting CEO, commented: “Our collaboration with Ericsson marks another important milestone in Zain Bahrain’s journey to advance the Kingdom’s digital ecosystem. By introducing latest 5G solutions with Edge User Plane capabilities, we are paving the way for a new era of intelligent connectivity that will empower enterprises and industries to innovate, transform, and thrive in the digital age.”

Petra Schirren, President Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: "Our partnership with Zain Bahrain reflects how the new solutions can drive meaningful transformation across industries. Through the deployment of Ericsson’s Local Packet Gateway solution with Edge User Plane, we are enabling advanced use cases that require near-instant connectivity and robust network performance. This partnership highlights Ericsson’s continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge network solutions that power the next generation of digital innovation.  – TradeArabia News Service