Zain Bahrain has become the first operator in the region to deploy AI capabilities on a live 5G radio network in partnership with Ericsson.
As a result, the move is part of the company’s strategy to modernise its network in the region.
The move follows successful testing of Ericsson‘s AI-native Scheduler for Link Adaptation on Zain Bahrain’s live network
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The technology allows the network to respond more effectively to changing traffic and user demand, improving speed and overall performance.
Ali Isa Al Yaham, Zain Bahrain Chief Technology Officer, said: “At Zain Bahrain, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Becoming the first operator in the region to successfully deploy and validate AI capabilities in a live radio network marks a major milestone in our journey to build the networks of the future.”
“This achievement goes beyond introducing new technolog, it is about delivering real benefits to our customers through faster, smarter, and more reliable connectivity.
“It also aligns with Zain Bahrain’s broader strategic direction to advance Bahrain’s national digital transformation, support Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, and accelerate the company’s evolution from a traditional telecommunications operator to a leading technology solutions provider.”
He added: “As Bahrain’s leading technology operator, we remain committed to investing in innovation that enhances the everyday digital experiences of our customers while supporting the Kingdom’s digital ambitions.
“For customers, this means a smoother, faster, and more resilient mobile experience, especially when using data-heavy services such as video streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, social media and cloud applications.
“The deployment has also delivered measurable improvements in network speed and efficiency, demonstrating the value of AI in making mobile connectivity smarter and more responsive and future-ready,” he concluded.
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