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Bintel aims for African region

February 4 - 10, 2009
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The telecommunications sector in the Middle East and Africa is set to receive a major boost with Bahrain based Bintel unveiling major investment plans as part of its strategic expansion into emerging markets.

The company has announced its short-term plans to significantly increase its African footprint in the next two years, by foraying into at least three new markets, and has allocated $250million for investment in the region as part of its future expansion project.

Alawi Baroum, Bintel CEO, said: "We are moving to expand steadily our geographical reach and service portfolio as we look to consolidate our market position and realise our long-term goals."







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