Bahrain Airport Company Renews Partnership with Thales to Support Smart and Secure Airport Operations
Muharraq, Bahrain: 19 November 2025: Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operating and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced the preparation to renew its long-term partnership with Thales, a global leader in high technologies in defence, aerospace, cyber & digital. The announcement was attended by BAC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Airport Operations Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Janahi, Gulf Air Group Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Ahmed Naeemi and Christophe Ravoire, CEO of Thales in Bahrain. Dubai Airshow continues at Dubai World Central until 21 November 2025.
As per the agreement, Thales will continue providing maintenance and support for BIA’s security systems, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of a world-class airport experience, in line with Bahrain’s digital transformation vision. The partnership ensures seamless performance across key platforms, including airport security cameras, airport access control, airport public announcements, and all related system integrations.
The announcement was attended by BAC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Airport Operations Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Janahi, Gulf Air Group Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Ahmed Naeemi and Christophe Ravoire, CEO of Thales in Bahrain. ©Thales
Mr. Naeemi said: “This partnership reflects our commitment to maintaining robust and advanced digital infrastructure at the heart of the airport’s operations. Thales’ technology helps us ensure that our systems operate reliably every day and continue to evolve in line with global aviation standards. It plays an important role in supporting the reliability and performance of our core systems, supporting us to meet the expectations of both passengers and stakeholders. We look forward to further strengthening this collaboration as BIA continues its growth.”
Mr. Ravoire said: “Our partnership with BAC has always been rooted in a shared ambition to elevate airport operations through reliability and innovation. Renewing this agreement reflects our commitment to supporting BIA with secure, future-ready systems that keep pace with the evolving needs of passengers, stakeholders and the wider aviation ecosystem.”
Thales' integrated security system uses advanced tools and video analytics to help identify and track persons of interest, while coordinating digital and physical security measures to reduce the impact of potential cyber incidents on airport operations.
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About Bahrain Airport Company (BAC)
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) is the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), the gateway that connects the Kingdom with the world. Tasked with developing the airport’s infrastructure, facilities, and commercial offerings, BAC has transformed BIA into the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and culture, BAC’s goal is to ensure that BIA stands out as a best-in-class airport that reflects the Kingdom’s distinct character and strengthens its position as a financial, cultural, and aviation center in the region. Since assuming the responsibility of managing and operating the airport in 2010, BAC has cemented BIA’s reputation as an attractive hub for airlines and passengers.
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Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.
The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.
Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.
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