Batelco launches Samm3ni for mobile


13/07/2012 22:05 AST  AME Info

Batelco has signed a deal with Rotana to gain exclusive rights to Rotana content including Rotana's music library. Batelco, as the Kingdom's leading mobile services provider is delighted to add "Samma3ni" exciting new service, which features the latest and most popular Arabic music, for its mobile customers.

Rotana, established in 1987, has grown to become the leading producer and distributor of Arabic music and films with the highest revenue generating mobile content corporation in the Middle East, North Africa, the Gulf and Europe.

Batelco General Manager Consumer Division Muna Al Hashimi said that Batelco was very pleased to enter into an agreement with Rotana in order to launch Samm3ni and deliver exciting music content for its customers.

"Rotana is a huge name in the film, news and music industry in the Arab World. Furthermore, Rotana has recently announced that it will base the headquarters of it latest news channel, Al Arab, in Bahrain, which will further strengthen their presence here. We are proud to align the Batelco name with theirs," added Mrs. Al Hashimi.

Batelco's customers have a choice of options to access Rotana's comprehensive libraries of music. Batelco's postpaid mobile customers can subscribe to Samma3ni by sending R to 4400 and for only BD1 per month they can download 25 tracks of their choice each month. There are no additional or hidden data charges when browsing Samma3ni website or downloading songs via mobile phones and the subscription will automatically renew each month.

"Our new service provides an excellent opportunity for fans of Arabic music as they can download their favourite tracks including the latest hits with no hidden data charges. Just visit Rotana.o.com.bh to explore the vast choice of music and follow the simple directions to download your favourite songs," said Mrs. Al Hashimi.

Through Rotana.o.com.bh customers can browse and download the top 20 songs downloaded by Batelco customers and the latest Rotana albums. Included in the latest line up are the newest albums by Elisssa, Haifa Wahbi, Waleed Al Shami, Ahlam, Hatem Al Iraqi, Kadhem Al Saher, Shereen, Abdulla Rowaished and Molhem Zain.

Bahrain Telecommunication Co. - BATELCO
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | News Archive

JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY
Most Viewed Companies
Ticker Price Volume
RIBL 23.8 281,729
UCA 36.4 399,857
WATANIYA 99 591,041
BURUJ 47.3 1,121,184
DIB 3.3 57,083,569
EMAAR 5.97 37,886,530
ASHIELD 47.1 773,866
Recent News

Auto, realty stocks drive Sensex up 85 points
Indian markets were trading higher by over 0.3 per cent in the pre-noon session on Monday on fresh buying by funds and retail investors led by firm Asian cues.

At 11.50 a.m., the 30-share

Latest figures show continued struggle for Chinese steel industry
China Daily reported that China's steel industry continued to suffer from weak demand and thin profits during the first quarter, and the situation could continue for the rest of the year as prices ke

Partnership Agreement between QEWC, QPI
Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) announced that a partnership agreement will be signed with Qatar Petroleum International and Qatar Holding to establish a new Qatari shareholding company, w

Moody’s Reaffirmed Nakilat Inc. Rating With “Stable” Outlook
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) announced that the rating agency Moody''''s Investors Service has reaffirmed Nakilat Inc.’s senior secured debt rating at “Aa3” and its subordinated debt rating

Nikkei hits new 5 1/2-yr high on weak yen, signs of improving economy
The Nikkei share average surged to a fresh 5-1/2 year high on Monday, buoyed by further weakness in the yen and optimism over the growth outlook after the Japanese government raised its assessment

GulfBase GCC Index
Search By
  • Company Symbol
  • Company Name
  • Mutual Fund Name
  • News Content
Send this page to a friend

Poll

Are you satisfied with your full-service broker?