New mobile app for postal services unveiled in BahrainA new mobile application for postal services has been launched by Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry in collaboration with the eGovernment Authority. “The Bahrain Post Services app comprises enhancements of ad More… |
New postal watchdog to monitor operations in BahrainBahrain has set up a new watchdog which will monitor and regulate postal operations and services. The Postal Sector Regulation Directorate has been established as the official entity responsible for regulating all operations and services in th More… |
Postal sector urged to embrace innovationThe postal sector is a critical actor in delivering solutions that foster inclusion and help the international community achieve its sustainable development goals, a conference heard. The current postal paradigm, however, must be More… |
Global e-trade boom to strain postal servicesGlobal e-commerce trade is expected to hit $2 trillion by 2020, which will put burden on postal services worldwide, including in Bahrain and the Gulf. Based on Universal Postal Union (UPU) statistics, the posta More… |
Poor expats in Bahrain hit by postal rates risePoor expatriates living in Bahrain have been hit hard by rising costs of postal charges, according to campaigners. Bahrain Post increased postage rates by up to 300 per cent last December, which has affected businesses, especially More… |
Key GCC postal, telecom conference setThe 17th GCC Meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Post and Communications and Information Technology is taking place on Wednesday (May 28) in Doha, hosted by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) . More… |
Postal RFID project to improve serviceThe Radio Frequencies Identification (RFID) project started by Q-Post along with other postal organsiations in the region is likely to improve the quality of service in the whole region, a senior official said. The RFID project is being im More… |
Du ties up with Emirates PostDu, the UAE's new telecom operator, has entered into an agreement with Emirates Post to offer du mobile Pay as You Go lines and recharge cards through 84 post offices across the UAE. Emirates Post offices have begun to sell du Pay as You G More… |