(Telecompaper) The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has given approval to Viva Bahrain for its proposed acquisition of Menatelecom, Gulf News reported. TRA said after a process of open consultation and discussions with various parties, it concluded that Viva's plans complied with the necessary regulations. The statement said the TRA first received notification from Viva on 17 August of its proposal to acquire 100 percent of the common equity of Menatelecom.