BATELCO, leading telecommunications provider officially opened Ideas Centre, an innovation centre to give visitors a sneak peak into the future of Information and Communication Technologies.
The new Ideas Centre, located at Batelco headquarters in Hamala, was opened by Batelco Group Chief Executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Batelco Bahrain CEO Rashid Abdulla at a ceremony attended by Batelco Group and Batelco Bahrain senior executives, as well as members of Bahrain’s media.
Batelco’s Ideas Centre is a state-of-the-art, totally modern facility, which features the latest communication technologies and emerging services still in development. The Centre is a showcase for the future of communications and features a range of smart home services, including scenario control, which will allow users to have control of various elements in their home such as lights and sounds at the single touch of a button using smart mobile applications.
Also on show are new technologies like digital signage which represents the future of digital interactive marketing.
Additionally visitors will be able to experience first hand a variety of gadgets that use proximity communications and M2M (machine to machine) technology.
Bahrain Academy children visit oil museum
AGROUP of students from the Children’s Bahrain Academy recently visited the oil museum. The visit is part of the ongoing efforts of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) to foster mutual cooperation with the various organisations and institutions of the kingdom. During the visit, the group toured inside the various sections of the museum and was briefed on its collections and possessions. The children viewed the rare exhibits of the museum which gave them a good idea about Bahrain’s history and heritage.
The museum, currently managed by Bapco, features various exhibits and collections which seek to preserve and disseminate knowledge on the history of oil discovery in the entire region. The oil museum has developed over the years into an educational centre and a major tourist and educational attraction. It is dedicated to the theme of oil, its search, discovery and development in Bahrain, and its impact on the life of the Bahraini People.
Students can avail special rate tickets for Placido Domingo concert
THE MINISTRY of Culture is introducing special rates for students for events held in the National Theatre of Bahrain.
Student rates will apply to all events held under the umbrella of the National Theatre, including the Placido Domingo concert on November 29.
Students will be eligible for a 50 per cent reduction in the price of tickets for the Placido Domingo concert in sections B C if they present a valid student ID at the Virgin Megastore. The introduction of special rates for students falls in line with the ministry’s mission of investing in culture and in youth.
Opera legend Placido Domingo is set to make his Bahrain debut on Thursday. His performance, alongside sopranos Angel Blue and Micaela Oesta, concludes the month of theatre within Manama: Capital of Arab Culture programme for 2012. Tickets are being sold at the Virgin Megastore in Bahrain’s City Centre and online at virginmegastore.me.
