Manama:Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has renewed its long-standing partnership with Thales, a global leader in high technologies for Defence, Aerospace, Cyber and Digital. This renewal secures a further five years of specialist maintenance and support for the airport's security systems.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the agreement was signed by Ahmed Mohamed Janahi, CEO of BAC, and Guillaume Collet, CEO of Thales in Bahrain, during the Gateway Gulf 2026 event. The signing was witnessed by Khalid Taqi, Chairman of BAC, along with other notable attendees including Ahmed Al Naimee, Chief of Information Technology at Gulf Air Group, and Milad Ghanem, Services and Operations Manager for Thales.
The renewed agreement ensures Thales will continue to provide maintenance and support for BIA's security systems. This includes key platforms such as airport security cameras, access control, public announcements, and related system integrations, aligning with Bahrain's digital transformation efforts. This collaboration aims to maintain a world-class airport experience and support the Kingdom's ambitions in travel, tourism, and business sectors.
Janahi emphasized the importance of robust digital infrastructure for a secure and efficient airport, stating that the partnership with Thales helps sustain operational readiness and the dependable performance of the airport's core systems. Collet expressed Thales's commitment to delivering reliable and resilient technologies, ensuring the airport's systems remain ready to meet evolving operational needs. Together, BAC and Thales aim to reinforce a safe and trusted airport experience for all stakeholders.