2011

Launch of Jusoor, our corporate social responsibility program

First telecom to launch its CSR arm, aimed at connecting people to each other, facilitating a free exchange of experiences, ideas and information within the community.

2012

Launch of our Business services

First to showcase 4G LTE technology

Growth Story of the Year

TMT Finance Middle East 2012 Awards

2013

Welcomed our first batch of Graduate trainees

as part of our Graduate Development Program.

Best Customer Satisfaction

2013 Middle East Call Centre Awards

Golden Order of Merit for CSR

Tatweej Academy for Excellence Awards

Best Growth Strategy

Telecoms World Middle East Awards 2013

Best Innovative Customer Services

2013 SAMENA annual ‘Convergence‘ conference

Best Graduate Development program in the Middle East

Annual Training & Development Awards 2013

2014

Launch of the Kingdom’s fastest 4G LTE network

with unparalleled speeds, exceptional coverage, and unbeatable offers.

Best Customer Strategy

Telecoms World Middle East Awards 2014

Best LTE Deployment

International Telecom Carrier Conference

Best National Wholesale Carrier

International Telecom Carrier Conference

Recognised for developing and enhancing the Bahraini workforce

7th Annual Awards organized by the High Council for Vocational Training held under the patronage of H.E. Jameel Bin Mohammed Humaidan, Minister of Labour.

Launch of the telecom’s app

Offering customers unrestricted freedom to access and manage their accounts and stay connected with stc’s latest product and service offerings.

2015

Launch of Rewards

Loyalty rewards program offering stc customers a chance to earn points for using our services in exchange for telecom benefits and partners' products/services.

Best App for Smart Devices

eGov Excellence Award

Top 10% of brands in the GCC

2016

BD 800 Million

stc’s investment in the Kingdom’s telecom sector over a span of five years

Launch of Connected Life and Cloud Services for SMEs

Introducing a world of modern lifestyle with connected digital solutions.

Excellence in Talent Management

GCC GOV HR Awards

Best Digital Service

Telecoms World Middle East Awards 2016

World’s first triple-capacity antenna technology

2017

Launch of VoLTE across the Kingdom

World’s first Intelligent Routing Platform (IRP) powered by Noction

Bahrain’s fastest mobile network by Ookla

Winner of P3 best in test

Acquisition of Menatelecom

2018

Launch of our online eShop, mobile wallet, Innovation Center and Service Center

One of the first countries to showcase 5G live

First in the world to successfully deploy the IFRS 15 on Cloud Service

Best Digital Transformation & Best Customer Service

Global Business Outlook Awards

First telecom in Bahrain to introduce revolutionary eSIM technology

Most innovative service of the year at CommsMEA

VIVA Cash rewards

Best Employer Brand Award

2019

Rebranding VIVA to stc

Introducing our new identity to the world. A new way of communicating, connecting, and experiencing the digital world.

Launch of 5G mobile subscription

Best Digital Transformation & Best Customer Service

International Finance Awards

2020

Launch of stc protect

with home and roadside assistance.

Best Emerging Market Initiative

Telecoms World Middle East Awards 2020

Best Integrated Payment Solutions Provider

The Global Economic Awards

Best Digital Transformation

Cosmopolitan Daily Business Awards

5G roaming with stc KSA & Kuwait

2021

Launch of inspiring community appreciation TV program ‘Kafo’

Launch of Bahrain’s largest afforestation campaign, ‘Trees for Life’

CEO of the Year and Best Digital Infrastructure Development award

International Business Magazine Awards

Outstanding Technology Innovation Award for 5G Private Virtual Network

MEA Business Technology Achievement Awards

Competitive USD186 million 5-years financing deal with ADIB and MUFG banks to enhance Bahrain’s ICT infrastructure

Awarded multi-million BHD ICT contract for the largest mall in Bahrain Marrasi Galleria at Marrasi – Diyar Al Muharraq

Launch of stc Security Operations Center (SOC) for business customers

2022

Announcing first-of-its-kind Technology park

in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications.

First in MENA to launch chainlink node

First telecom in Bahrain to successfully demonstrate VoNR on 5G Network

Best Talent Development Program

Middle East Technology Excellence Awards

Launched fully digitized and automated crossing experience at the King Fahad Causeway

stc Bahrain becomes the first telecom operator in the Mena Region to announce plans to develop the foundation for 5.5G Network

Signed partnership with Sirar to export Sirar’s existing Cybersecurity portfolio to Bahrain

stc Bahrain launches Kingdom’s first Standalone (private network) 5G network

stc Bahrain transforms homes for 33 local families in preparation for Eid Al-Adha Celebrations as part of its ongoing CSR program “stc Fereej”

stc Bahrain, the first telecom operator regionally to start accepting cryptocurrency payments via “EazyPay” & “Binance Pay”

Best Consumer Security Solutions at IFM

CHRO of the Year

GCC Employer Brand Award, HR Event of the year

2023

Launch of stc pay

A subsidiary of stc Bahrain officially licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, stc pay is an all-inclusive digital wallet app that bridges the financial inclusion gap and subscription boundaries – packed with international remittances and instant cash-back offers.

The only mobile wallet with all-in-one features, and its prepaid cards are accepted globally through the Mastercard network.

stc Bahrain granted the “Golden License” for its solid contribution and investment in Bahrain’s economy

Successful completion of 2022 Network expansion project with almost 100 sites rolled out in under 1 year

stc Bahrain secures top ranking in TRA’s 2022 Quality of Service (QoS) reports

Acquired from TRA the first telecom Innovation License to venture into Blockchain and NFTs