Manama, November 11 (BNA): Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the administrative and operational authority of Bahrain International Airport, and Thales SITA, which specializes in airport operations and communications systems, have signed an agreement to provide support and maintenance services to BIA. This will cover mission critical systems related to airport security and operational passenger handling.
Bahrain Airport Company CEO Mohamed Yousef Al-Binfalah signed a three-year agreement along with Thales Vice President of Sales Roger Nacouzi and Regional Director of SITA Christophe Ravoir during the second day at the Bahrain International Airshow. The meeting was attended by Deputy Head of Information, Communications and Technology Mahmoud Al-Siddiqi and other officials from the two companies. The new agreement will enter into force in January 2023 after the current two-year contract expires, confirming the long and strategic partnership between the two companies.
Mohammed Al-Binfalah, CEO of BAC, said: “We are pleased to renew our partnership with Thales-SITA, which has provided advanced solutions to BIA over the past two years. This brings us one more step closer towards achieving the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals and ensuring BIA continues to work with modern, reliable, performance-improving mission systems, allowing us to make data-driven decisions faster and more informed.”
Christophe Ravoir, CEO of Thales in Bahrain said: “Thales – along with SITA – has been awarded by BAC an additional 3-year maintenance contract for the security and operational systems. Thales is honored that BIA Airport, recently awarded as the best new airport in the world by Skytrax, confirms the long-term commitments and reliable partnership with us. At Thales in Bahrain, we are proud to support the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030 and its ambition to develop a knowledge-based digital economy with outstanding infrastructure and strong local industrial technology.”
Hani Al-Asaad, Head of Middle East and Africa, SITA, said: “We have enjoyed a successful and long-standing partnership with Bahrain International Airport, collaborating on new technology projects to achieve greater efficiencies, smarter handling of passengers, and more agile resource management. We are excited to renew this partnership. We look forward to providing the latest innovative solutions to improve airport operations and enhance the passenger experience across the flight.”
BIA Airport is the most advanced, efficient and technologically sustainable boutique airport in the Middle East. Its state-of-the-art ICT systems and infrastructure are designed to enhance efficiency, improve security and meet growing passenger expectations for a smoother airport experience.
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