The press conference was attended by members of the media, TRA's Board of Directors and TRA's management team.
In his opening speech TRA's Chairman Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Amer said, 'TRA can be proud of what it has achieved for consumers, businesses and the economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the telecommunications sector.'
He went on to presented an overview of TRA's achievements since liberalisations.
Dr Mohammed said, '2008 has been an empowering year to consumers. A year that has witnessed more choice of telecommunications services especially fixed wireless broadband using WiMax technology, better value for money and improved customer services. But we still have a long way to go to achieve sustainable competition in all markets especially the international connectivity that will have an impact on the prices and quality of broadband and international calling achieving the objectives of the Kingdom's 2030 economic vision.'
2008 witnessed 6% growth in revenues of the Telecommunications Sector, 29% increase in mobile subscribers, Broadband subscribers increased by 50%, while fixed line customers increased by 8% and employment in the sector increased by 4%.
The General Director Mr. Alan Horne gave an update as to the current and future work programme and outlined the key approach being taken by TRA in conducting its duties.
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