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Group CEO of Batelcoto chair SAMENA CouncilElection of Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa by theBoard of Directors announced during SAMENA’s‘Convergence to Doha 2011’SAMENA TelecommunicationsCouncil, has announcedShaikh Mohamed binIsa Al Khalifa, Group CEO ofBahrain TelecommunicationsCompany (Batelco) as its newChairman, unanimously electedby SAMENA’s Board of Directors.Announcing the SAMENABoard’s decision to electShaikh Mohamed bin IsaAl Khalifa as its Chairmanduring ‘Convergence to Doha2011’, Thomas T. Wilson,CEO and Executive ManagingDirector of SAMENA said,“Shaikh Mohamed, throughhis experience and knowledgewill help realise the visionof SAMENA, as the Councilcontinues to grow its memberbase and gains recognitionthroughout the South Asia,Middle East and North Africaregions.“Guided by his leadership,capabilities and excellentknowledge of the region’stelecommunications industry,the different industry playersand regulatory agendas, wehope to continue the great workdone under our ex-ChairmanEng. Saud Al Daweesh andachieve more success andcontinue adding value to ourmembers and the industry atlarge.”Upon his election as Chairmanof SAMENA, Shaikh Mohamedbin Isa Al Khalifa said that hewas delighted and honoured tobe chosen to chair the SAMENACouncil and very much lookedPTCL CEO & President Walid Irshaidelected Vice Chairman of SAMENASAMENA TelecommunicationsCouncil has announcedthat PTCL CEO &President, Walid Irshaid, hasbeen elected as the new ViceChairman of its Board of Directors.Mr. Irshaid succeeds Mr. RiadBahsoun of TelecommunicationsInformation Technology(TIT). “Mr. Walid Irshaid’selection to the Board adds tothe leadership support thatShaikh Mohamed bin Isa AlKhalifa, Group CEO of BatelcoGroup, is now extendingto SAMENA as its Chairman,”said Chief Executive &Executive Managing DirectorSAMENA, Thomas T. Wilson.“SAMENA is making strides onmultiple fronts, of interest toour operator membership, andMr. Irshaid’s leadership andexperience in the regional ICTare precisely what SAMENA’smembership will gain from.”“It is a great honor for meto have been entrusted withthis esteemed position,” saidMr. Irshaid. “This new honorfor PTCL actually reflectsSAMENA’s recognition ofour Company’s frontline rolein fostering and leading thetelecommunications revolutionin Asia.”In his capacity as Vice Chairmanof SAMENA, Mr. Irshaidwill aid SAMENA’s relationship-buildingefforts withpolicy circles in the SAMENAregion.“As SAMENA Vice Chairman,I envision this as a great opportunityfor PTCL to expandits outreach with both regionaland global players, thus puttingPakistan firmly on theinternational map as a globaltelecom market leader,” saidMr. Irshaid.SAMENA appoints four newmembers to its Board of DirectorsSAMENA Telecommunications Council, has announced theexpansion of its Board of Directors. The addition of the newlyelected board members - Türk Telekom Group, Viva Kuwait,Qtel Group, and Bravo has brought the aggregate number ofregional telecom operators on the SAMENA Board to 11.forward to collaborat with theCouncil’s members to pushforward their collective goalsand aspirations.“Digitisation will be the keydriver of sustainable economicgrowth across the MENA region.All the members of SAMENAlook forward to co-operatingand accelerating digitisationtrends which will enable allindustries to deliver benefits toour societies and economies,”the newly appointed SAMENAChairman elaborated.Walid IrshaidAn international Informationand CommunicationsTechnology (ICT) expert, Mr.Irshaid has more than 30 yearsof professional experiencein the Middle East, NorthAfrica and South Asia regions.Throughout his career, hehas led a multitude of highvaluetelecom projects inseveral markets. His previousinternational stints includeEmirates Telecom (Etisalat),Datanet (Lebanon), Paltel(Palestine), and FLAG (MiddleEast & North Africa).December 2011www.teletimesinternational.com21