Bahrain Network (BNET), the national company responsible for providing fiber-based broadband network in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Kingdom’s digital future by signing a landmark lease agreement with Digital City Development Company during Gateway Gulf 2025.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Beyon Group; Ahmed Jaber Aldoseri, CEO of BNET, and Faisal Al Jalahma, Chairman of Digital City Development Company.
The agreement confirms BNET’s 20-year tenancy over 6,000 square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) within the first phase of Bahrain Digital City, positioning the national broadband operator as one of the project’s anchor tenants alongside Beyon. This long-term commitment underscores BNET’s pivotal role in enabling the Kingdom of Bahrain’s next generation of digital infrastructure, while reinforcing the Kingdom’s vision to establish itself as a regional hub for technology, connectivity, and innovation.
Bahrain Digital City is envisioned as a flagship smart district designed to integrate technology, enterprise, and community in one vibrant ecosystem. BNET’s tenancy secures the foundation for the development’s initial phase, further demonstrating market confidence in the project’s vision and momentum, coming shortly after the submission of the Digital City Master Plan to the Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA).
The US$1.5 billion master plan outlines a mixed-use digital innovation ecosystem that blends commercial, educational, and research facilities with residential, retail, hospitality, and lifestyle components, all connected by state-of-the-art infrastructure and 70,000 m² of green, pedestrian-friendly spaces.
BNET’s commitment aligns with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and its goal of creating a sustainable, knowledge-based economy powered by advanced connectivity. As the Kingdom’s national broadband network operator, BNET’s presence at Digital City will enable the delivery of world-class fiber and digital infrastructure, ensuring the district remains at the forefront of regional innovation.
Faisal Al Jalahma, Chairman of Digital City Development Company, affirmed that BNET’s long-term tenancy reflects confidence in the vision for Digital City Bahrain, positioning it as a key innovation hub alongside anchor partner Beyon. He noted that BNET’s presence will strengthen the project’s digital capabilities and support the development of a transformative ecosystem for Bahrain’s digital economy.
Ahmed Jaber Aldoseri, Chief Executive of BNET, highlighted the company’s strategic decision to establish its long-term base within Digital City, aligning with national goals under Vision 2030 to advance the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure. He emphasised that this move reinforces BNET’s central role in Bahrain’s digital transformation, supporting innovation, enterprise growth, and community connectivity.
