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Manama, Bahrain – Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading digital solutions provider is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Tonomous, a leading technology provider of innovative technology solutions for the global Media & Entertainment sector. This collaboration is set to enhance the digital ticketing experience and core media applications for Novo Cinema Qatar.

By leveraging Kalaam’s robust Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform in conjunction with Oracle Cloud, this partnership aims to deliver high-performance, reliable, and highly available digital solutions tailored for cinema-goers in Qatar. The initiative will enable seamless digital ticketing applications and an upgraded website, ensuring a smooth user experience for all customers.

“Tonomous is thrilled to collaborate with Kalaam Telecom to deliver innovative solutions that will transform the cinema experience for our audience,” said Arshad Kazi, COO, Tonomous “Our combined expertise in tech infrastructure and cloud services will empower Novo Cinema to deliver exceptional digital offerings, “ he added.

Kalaam Telecom’s Group CEO, Veer Passi, added, “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge digital solutions. By integrating our IaaS capabilities with Tonomous’s technology, we are setting new standards for performance and reliability in the media and entertainment sector.”

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing the operational efficiency and service quality of Novo Cinemas, ensuring that customers enjoy a superior cinematic experience.

Empowering enterprises in the Middle East with innovative WhatsApp Business solutions

Dubai – 16 October 2025 – Route Mobile, a Proximus Global company and leading cloud communications platform provider, has partnered with Kalaam Telecom, a front-runner in managed solutions driving digital transformation in the Middle East. Together, they aim to deliver WhatsApp Business services to enterprises across the region.

The Middle East is undergoing an extensive digital transformation, with its digital economy projected by UBS to grow four-fold to $780 billion by 2030. To support this growth, Kalaam Telecom equips operators and enterprises across the region with cutting-edge digital solutions including communication, cloud and network services.

The partnership with Route Mobile means Kalaam Telecom can now support businesses in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to seamlessly integrate WhatsApp Business service APIs into their operations. Leveraging WhatsApp, one of the Middle East’s most widely used communication platforms, this collaboration enables companies to enhance customer engagement and drive sales directly through the app. By combining Route Mobile’s CPaaS expertise with Kalaam Telecom’s regional presence, businesses gain access to secure, scalable, and reliable messaging solutions. While the initial focus is on WhatsApp messaging, the partnership lays the groundwork for expansion into additional communication channels in the future.

Rajdip Gupta, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Route Mobile said:

“This strategic partnership with Kalaam Telecom is an important milestone for Route Mobile as part of Proximus Global in our development of opportunities across the Middle East. Having a partner with such deep-rooted regional connections and expertise will help bring our services to more enterprises and accelerate adoption of digital communications across key markets.”

Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom said:

“We are thrilled to partner with Route Mobile to further enhance our WhatsApp Business offering. This collaboration complements our existing services well, and strengthens our ability to deliver seamless omnichannel communication, empowering enterprises in the GCC to elevate customer engagement. Together, we are committed to driving innovation and mutual growth in the digital communication landscape.”
Sharad Kumar Thukral, Executive Vice President & Business Head (Middle East), Route Mobile, adds:
“The Middle East is a dynamic market undergoing rapid digital evolution. As we continue to invest and expand in the region, building strong partnerships is as critical as engaging end customers. In Kalaam Telecom, we have an experienced and respected leader with a shared vision to empower enterprises with enhanced digital engagement solutions.”

Sachin Singh, Group VP, Products & Solutions from Kalaam Telecom, said:

“By combining our in-depth regional knowledge with Route Mobile’s global capabilities, we are creating smarter, more connected digital experiences for our customers, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly digital-first world.”

Together, the companies will integrate the WhatsApp Business Platform into Kalaam’s enterprise offerings, driving digital transformation and creating new business opportunities in the region. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at GITEX Global 2025.

Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional digital solutions provider, announced today that it was named Fortinet’s Managed Security Services Partner of the Year for Bahrain . The Fortinet Partner of the Year Awards recognize dedicated as well as distinguished partners and distributors around the world. Fortinet’s channel partners play a critical role in helping Fortinet provide comprehensive cybersecurity protection for all users, devices, and applications and across all network edges.

The Managed Security Services Partner of the Year awards reflects a commitment to Fortinet and consistently performs when it comes to supporting customers in the deployment and success of Fortinet solutions.

“As we continue to expand our offerings, we have integrated new Fortinet-branded services, including hosted solutions like FortiMail for email security and FortiWeb for application security. This award acknowledges our growth beyond secure networking, highlighting our comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that meets the evolving needs of our clients,” said Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom.

The Fortinet Partner of the Year awards are judged on factors including year-on-year revenue growth, investment in training, specializations and certifications, enhanced innovation and executive engagement, and success in leading customer engagements with Fortinet.

A Program Focused on Enabling Opportunities for Partners

Fortinet is committed to helping partners meet new and evolving customer challenges created by work-from-anywhere models, hybrid IT environments, and the evolving threat landscape through Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program and enablement tools for partners. The program is focused on enabling growth opportunities that are unique with Fortinet’s expansive portfolio built around the Fortinet Security Fabric, designed to secure customers’ entire infrastructure from the data center to the cloud.

In addition, Fortinet is committed to helping partners grow productive, predictable, and rewarding relationships to differentiate from competitors. The Fortinet Engage Partner program helps partners acquire the industry knowledge they need to increase business opportunities, deliver digital acceleration for customers with customizable programs, and accelerate partner growth.

Manama, Bahrain (14th Sep 2025): Kalaam Telecom Group’s wholesale division, Kalaam Carrier Solutions (KCS), has extended its strategic partnership with Riedel Networks for three more years to continue delivering seamless connectivity for the region’s largest motorsport series.

Building on the successful delivery of high-performance connectivity for races across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from 2022 to 2024, this renewed partnership strengthens KCS and Riedel’s joint commitment to enabling mission-critical communications for sports, media events, and enterprise customers across the MENA region. Since 2022, the two companies have established a robust regional network, anchored by a key Point of Presence (POP) in Manama, Bahrain. This POP is integrated with Kalaam’s fully-owned terrestrial KNOT cable system, providing a 100% terrestrial route across the region, and seamlessly connecting to Riedel’s global backbone.

The collaboration has simplified regional access and improved network resilience, benefiting industries such as finance, energy, and logistics with secure, high-capacity connections between local branches and global networks.

Veer Passi,  Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom, stated, “As a Bahraini company, Kalaam is proud to serve as the connectivity partner of choice for the world’s premier motorsport series. Riedel Networks’ decision to establish Bahrain as their hub for the Middle Eastern region underscores the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional digital gateway.This partnership not only showcases Kalaam’s ability to deliver reliable, low-latency, high-speed connectivity, but also reinforces our position as a trusted enabler of advanced communications for global sporting events.”

“The partnership with Kalaam has enabled us to deliver premium connectivity for international motorsport events while also providing highly reliable network solutions for enterprises in the MENA region,” said Michael Martens, CEO of RIEDEL Networks. “With this renewed agreement, we are expanding our joint services to address the growing demands of corporate and global event customers.”

The renewed partnership will further enhance infrastructure, add new interconnection points, and introduce additional services for enterprises, broadcasters, and digital platforms in the region.

19th August 2025, Manama, Bahrain – Kalaam Telecom Group proudly celebrates the successful one-year anniversary of the Kalaam Iraq Transit route. This pioneering initiative, launched in strategic partnership with the Iraqi Informatics & Telecommunication Public Company (ITPC) has emerged as a critical terrestrial alternative for data traffic between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Europe.

Over the past year, Kalaam Iraq Transit has demonstrated exceptional performance, delivering large capacities to its mission critical customers to benefit from low -latency, enhanced resiliency, and superior security. The route supports multi-terabits capacity and effectively mitigates geopolitical risks and capacity constraints, providing businesses to benefit from dependable and diverse connectivity.

Today, with the lowest round-trip delay (RTD) between GCC and Europe, the route is trusted by mission-critical customers, including banks, ministries of foreign affairs, government agencies, and live sporting event platforms, where performance, uptime, and security are non-negotiable.

Additionally, Kalaam Telecom Group subsidiary Zajil Telecom’s landing license in Kuwait, in collaboration with CITRA, allows the route to bypass common chokepoints in red sea, a major corridor for east to west traffic, ensuring a completely diverse & redundant route with consistent performance and preventing data loss.

Nezar Mohammad Al Saie, Chairman of Kalaam Telecom Group, stated, “The launch of Kalaam Iraq Transit has reinforced our position as a digital infrastructure leader. We are proud to have supported global carriers, hyperscalers, and mission-critical organizations with dependable and strategic connectivity during a challenging geopolitical year. This milestone reflects our commitment to building resilient routes that empower customers to operate without disruption.”

Kalaam remains committed to robust and diverse connectivity options further enhanced by its 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system and participation in the EIG consortium submarine cable system.

Manama, Bahrain – Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional provider of digital infrastructure and ICT solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Silah Gulf, a prominent customer experience and business process outsourcing provider, to jointly advance digital innovation and elevate service delivery standards across the region.

This strategic collaboration brings together Kalaam’s robust telecom, digital and cloud infrastructure with Silah Gulf’s deep-rooted expertise in customer engagement and operational excellence. The partnership aims to deliver comprehensive digital solutions that support business transformation and drive efficiency across diverse industries in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

Under the terms of the partnership, both companies will collaborate on developing integrated digital services — with a particular focus on Unified Communications, Fixed Telecom, and Cloud-based platforms — tailored to the evolving needs of government and enterprise clients.

“We are pleased to partner with Silah Gulf to deliver future-ready digital services that meet the growing demands of modern enterprises. This alliance reflects our commitment to innovation and to delivering holistic solutions that empower clients to scale, optimize, and compete in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape,” said Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom Group.

“This partnership reflects our shared ambition to transform the regional service ecosystem through customer-centric innovation. By uniting our strengths, we aim to accelerate digital adoption and contribute meaningfully to national transformation agendas,” said Feras Ahmed, CEO of Silah Gulf.

The partnership reinforces both organizations’ positions as digital leaders in the region and underscores their shared vision for shaping the future of enterprise services through strategic collaboration and innovation.

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain | 28 July 2025; Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional Digital Solutions Provider is thrilled to announce its partnership with SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), to empower the cybersecurity landscape in the region.

This strategic partnership brings together SecurityHQ’s global expertise in managed security services and Kalaam Telecom’s strong regional presence to deliver advanced SOC and Managed Security services tailored to the unique needs of local enterprises. Under this partnership, SecurityHQ will provide Managed Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and other Managed Security Services within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional GCC locations based on Kalaam’s footprint. This will leverage world-class technologies, utilize local citizens, employ matured processes, and demonstrate a proven ability to meet local regulatory requirements. This combination of capabilities ensures Kalaam Telecom’s clients will receive world-class cybersecurity solutions meticulously tailored to the specific demands of the region.

Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom commented; “Our partnership with SecurityHQ marks a pivotal step in our mission to empower businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Bahrain with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. We will be utilizing industry leading technologies, highly matured processes and capabilities to provide enterprises with unparalleled protection against evolving cyber threats, while adhering to the highest regulatory standards and industry best practices.”

Aaron Hambleton, Senior VP, MEA at SecurityHQ, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating: “SecurityHQ’s partnership with Kalaam Telecom represents a strategic milestone in strengthening our cybersecurity capabilities and presence in the GCC region. By combining our global MSSP expertise with Kalaam Telecom’s regional presence, we’re positioned to deliver enhanced cybersecurity services that address the unique challenges of local enterprises while maintaining our commitment to excellence in threat detection and response.”

As a Leader in the 2024 IDC Marketspace for Middle East Managed Detection and Response Services, and with the launch of seventh global SOC in KSA, SecurityHQ continues to raise the bar for cyber defence across the region.

With strong references across the GCC and a commitment to excellence, this partnership underscores Kalaam Telecom’s dedication to empowering businesses with the tools and expertise necessary to address today’s ever-evolving cyber threats.

Amman, Jordan 3 June 2025 – In a strategic move aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and delivering advanced cloud-based communication solutions, Damamax, a leading Internet Service Provider in Jordan, has announced a partnership with Kalaam Telecom, a leading Digital Solutions Provider in the Middle East.

Through this exclusive partnership with Kalaam Telecom, Damamax will bring a range of advanced digital services to the Jordanian market, including Managed SD-WAN, Managed Wi-Fi, Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS), and Contact Center as-a-Service (CCaaS).

Kalaam Telecom solutions provide a fully integrated digital experience with flexible deployment options, advanced enterprise-grade devices, top-tier security and efficiency standards. This partnership empowers Jordanian businesses with a robust digital ecosystem that elevates their operations.

Michael Dagher, Chairman & Founder of Damamax, stated, “Our strategic partnership with Kalaam marks a significant milestone in Damamax journey towards becoming a next-generation ICT service provider. Through this collaboration, we are proud to launch solutions specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the SME sector. This initiative reflects our commitment to delivering more than just connectivity, by offering integrated, cost-effective solutions that create real value for our customers. It is the first step in our broader transformation into a technology partner that empowers businesses with innovation and agility”.

Expressing his thoughts on the partnership, Kalaam Telecom Group CEO Veer Passi commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Damamax as we expand our footprint in the region. This collaboration not only enhances our commitment to delivering innovative technology solutions but also empowers Jordanian businesses to enhance their digital journey. Together, we aim to build a robust digital ecosystem that will redefine how businesses operate.”

This partnership not only reflects Damamax dedication to facilitating digital transformation via dependable network infrastructure and cutting-edge communication solutions, but it also supports Kalaam Telecom’s regional expansion strategy, which is focused on offering cutting-edge services that satisfy the changing needs of the digital economy.

Manama, Bahrain 29 April 2025: Kalaam Telecom, a leading Regional Digital Solutions Provider, Mida Solutions, a NUSO Company and FVC, First Video Communications are proud to announce the signing of a strategic agreement aimed at delivering a seamless one-stop-shop experience for businesses operating in the Middle East region. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the provision of cutting-edge Contact Center as-a-Service (CCaaS) and Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS), Compliance Call Recording, and Advanced Analytics regulations in the region.

Under this agreement, Mida Solutions’ products will be distributed by FVC across the region via Kalaam Telecom, who will be an exclusive Managed Service Provider, MSP, offering Mida applications as SaaS coupled with end-to-end managed services, hosted locally in Kalaam Private Cloud in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, thus ensuring data sovereignty and regulatory requirements around VOIP and data residency regulations in the respective region.

This partnership enables organizations to leverage SaaS contact center and call recording services with local language support, turn-key solutions and on-the-ground service availability throughout the MEA region via Kalaam Telecom operations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

By hosting these solutions in Kalaam Telecom data centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Kalaam Telecom will meet the stringent data residency requirements of organizations, including compliance with SAMA regulations, GDPR, MIFID II, PCI, HIPAA and other International privacy and financial regulations. The local hosting capability is a crucial asset for companies operating in the Saudi Arabian market.

Mida Solutions’ products are Microsoft Teams-certified and compatible with Zoom, catering to organizations with hybrid communication environments, integrating seamlessly with both traditional PBX systems and modern cloud platforms like Microsoft Teams™ and Zoom™.

Marco Cortese, Country Manager at Mida Solutions, remarked, “This tri-party agreement signifies the evolution of our partnership with FVC. Our aim is to provide tangible solutions for companies in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia transitioning to advanced communication systems. With Kalaam Telecom on board, we can now offer a comprehensive one-stop shop solution with local hosting in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, setting a new standard for compliance and service quality.”

Expressing his thoughts on the collaboration, Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom commented, “We are thrilled to be part of this strategic collaboration with Mida Solutions and FVC, offering local hosting solutions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing innovative solutions customized & tailored for the needs of Enterprises while ensuring data sovereignty for organizations across the MEA region.”

This partnership between Kalaam, Mida Solutions, and FVC sets a new benchmark in the provision of cutting-edge communication solutions in the MEA region, empowering organizations with the tools to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape

Manama, Bahrain – June 7, 2024 – Kalaam Telecom, a leading digital solutions provider in Bahrain, recently hosted its annual Konnect event at the Diplomat Radisson Blu in Manama. The third edition of the event brought together a diverse audience of esteemed customers, partners, industry leaders, and media to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI (Gen-AI) solutions.

Konnect has established itself as a premier platform for businesses in Bahrain to stay informed about the latest technology developments. This year’s edition focused on Gen-AI, with tech giants Microsoft, Oracle, and security partner Fortinet sharing their expertise and insights.

The event featured captivating speaker sessions where experts delved into the impact of AI on collaborative communications, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. These thought-provoking discussions sparked lively conversations and inspired attendees to envision how they could leverage these technologies within their own enterprises.

Konnect 2024 also provided a platform for networking and knowledge sharing. The event brought together professionals from various industries. This diverse mix of attendees, ranging from C-level executives to IT leaders, facilitated discussions on digital transformation journeys and exploration of custom solutions to drive business growth.

A captivating fireside chat featured an expert panel from Microsoft, Oracle, Fortinet, and Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, who shared real-world examples of how AI-powered solutions have fueled growth across different sectors. The panelists also provided industry best practices and strategies to help attendees navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.

The event also included a dedicated experience center where attendees could engage with live demonstrations of next-generation solutions, such as Copilot, Microsoft Teams Voice Connect, Oracle Cloud AI, Kalaam Cloud and Forti AI. The excitement was further amplified by a unique tunnel entrance and a custom juice bar showcasing Kalaam’s solutions in a lighthearted and engaging manner.

Konnect 2024 concluded on a positive note, leaving a lasting impression on participants and setting the stage for Kalaam Telecom’s future tech events. The company remains committed to empowering businesses in Bahrain and the GCC to embrace the digital revolution and unlock new possibilities.
To know more about Kalaam Telcom Solutions, visit Kalaam website at www.kalaam-telecom.com