stc Bahrain strengthens cybersecurity leadership as Gold Sponsor of CyberX Bahrain 2025

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Manama, Bahrain – April 24, 2025: stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, announced its participation as the Gold Sponsor of CyberX Bahrain 2025. CyberX Bahrain is the region’s premier cybersecurity summit, bringing together industry experts, government entities, and business leaders to address pressing challenges in cybersecurity and explore advanced solutions for safeguarding digital ecosystems. stc Bahrain’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to enhancing Bahrain’s cybersecurity landscape and empowering organizations to operate with greater confidence in their digital environments.

As part of its participation, stc Bahrain will be showcasing its advanced cybersecurity services and solutions, emphasizing its role as a trusted partner in delivering end-to-end protection for businesses and government entities. By leveraging global partnerships and locally supported services, stc Bahrain continues to drive innovation and resilience across Bahrain’s digital ecosystem, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for technological progress and economic diversification.

Hesham Mustafa, Chief Business Officer at stc Bahrain, commented, "At stc Bahrain, we are focused on delivering advanced security solutions tailored to address the unique challenges organizations face today, including threat intelligence, AI-driven detection, attack surface management, and offensive security testing — all backed by local expertise. Our participation in CyberX Bahrain is testimony of our commitment to creating a secure digital environment that empowers businesses and government entities to innovate confidently while supporting Bahrain’s vision for technological advancement."

During the summit, stc Bahrain will engage directly with industry leaders and demonstrate its integrated cybersecurity solutions through live showcases. These solutions were developed in collaboration with leading global cybersecurity innovators, including CybelAngel, Darktrace, Yogosha, and Trend Micro. Each partner brings unique expertise in areas such as external threat intelligence, AI-powered detection, ethical hacking, and enterprise security, reinforcing stc Bahrain’s position as a trusted provider of a comprehensive cybersecurity suite of services.

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About stc Bahrain

stc Bahrain, a subsidiary of stc Group, is the fastest-growing, most innovative digital enabler in Bahrain. Since entering Bahrain’s telecommunications market in 2010, stc Bahrain has revolutionized the telecommunications industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain and emerged as a market leader. This position has been maintained through consistent investment in next-generation technologies and innovative products and services, including advancements in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and mobile payments, and wholesale connectivity solutions. Our achievements include being the first in the region to pilot the foundation of 5.5G, launching the world's first structured Web3 Launchpad program, and driving blockchain innovation in the Middle East and beyond. This aligns with Bahrain’s Economic vision 2030, with ICT as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.

In 2018, stc Bahrain disrupted fintech with its stc pay ecosystem of services, which has evolved to become a subsidiary of stc Bahrain, officially licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. stc pay is an all-inclusive digital wallet, making financial services more accessible and driving the Kingdom toward a cashless future.

Over the past decade, we've consistently topped Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's Quality of Service report, reflecting our dedication to wide coverage and high-quality service. Through investments in Bahrain’s telecom sector, our evolution into a forward-thinking digital enabler aligns with the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030.

The company's persistent dedication to innovation has earned it multiple awards, positioning it as a driving force in delivering telecommunication, digital, and mobile financial services for everyday customers, homes, and businesses.

stc Jusoor, the company's corporate social responsibility arm (meaning "bridges" in Arabic), aligns with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 and individual empowerment. Focusing on Community, Family, Eco, and Tech as key pillars, stc Jusoor's initiatives balance community development and technology, connecting and empowering individuals through the free exchange of experiences, ideas, and information.

Today, stc Bahrain stands not only as the preferred Telecommunications network in Bahrain but also as the most forward-looking digital enabler.

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