business bites Bahrainthismonth.com 88 August 2024 BEYON RECEIVES THREE MEA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Beyon was announced as the winner of three awards at the recent MEA Business Technology Achievement Awards which took place in Dubai. The annual awards organised by MEA Business recognises organisations for their exceptional innovation, leadership, and excellence in technology in the Middle East and Africa region. Beyon was awarded the ‘ESG Excellence Achievement Award’ for its numerous sustainability milestones which are being implemented across the group. Meanwhile, Batelco, part of the Beyon group, and Bahrain’s leading telecommunications company, received a ‘Groundbreaking Products & Services Achievement Award’ for its innovative Contactless Fingerprint technology and an ‘Exceptional Products & Services Achievement Award’ for its fixed Broadband services. A celebratory event was held at Beyon Headquarters to mark the occasion with Batelco CEO, Maitham Abdulla, Beyon Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Batelco General Manager Consumer, Aseel Mattar, and Batelco Chief Technology Officer, Rashid Mohamed, joined by members of their teams. Beyon’s key milestones for Sustainability Excellence include a significant reduction in carbon footprint achieved by Beyon’s Solar Park through powering one of the company’s Tier III Data Centres, and the introduction of dry robotic cleaning for over 6,300 solar panels daily, with no need for human intervention. GFH FINANCIAL GROUP BECOME INVESTMENT BANK SPONSOR OF WBAF 2024 GFH Financial Group has announced its partnership with the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) 2024 to serve as the “Investment Bank Sponsor” of the Forum, which will be held on November 19 and November 20 under the patronage of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. GFH Chief Operating Officer, Salah Sharif, comments: “This sponsorship aligns with our strategic vision to enhance financial inclusion and foster entrepreneurship and innovation globally. The WBAF provides a unique platform for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to collaborate and create impactful solutions for the economic development of the region and beyond.” WBAF High Commissioner & Bahrain Country Director, Feryal Nass, adds: “We are delighted to welcome GFH as partners for the event. Their support and commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship are invaluable. Together, we aim to create a transformative experience for all participants, emphasising the importance of financial inclusion and the role of startups in achieving sustainable development.” WBAF Executive Chairman, Baybars Altuntas concludes: “As an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the WBAF believes in the power of collaboration and the transformative impact it can have on communities and economies. GFH’s dedication to enhancing financial inclusion and supporting innovative initiatives aligns perfectly with our mission to empower entrepreneurs and create sustainable economic development.” This strategic partnership is a testament to GFH’s dedication to supporting initiatives that drive sustainable growth and create opportunities within the global entrepreneurial landscape.
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