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Starlink Internet Has Officially Launched In Bahrain
Elon Musk’s satellite-powered service is now live in the Kingdom of Bahrain for homes, offices, and mobile use on land or at sea.
Bahrain has officially joined the growing network of countries powered by Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX. With the launch, the Kingdom of Bahrain becomes the latest Gulf nation to unlock high-speed, low-latency internet access delivered directly from space.
The service, which uses a mesh network of over 7,100 low-Earth orbit satellites, provides broadband connectivity without relying on traditional ground-based infrastructure. The satellites orbit much closer to Earth than conventional ones — between 200 and 2,000 kilometers — allowing for faster speeds, reduced lag, and broader coverage, especially in remote or mobile environments.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued Starlink its operating license back in 2022, paving the way for today’s launch. Following successful rollouts in Oman, Jordan, Qatar and Yemen, Bahrain’s integration further accelerates the region’s adoption of next-generation internet. Kuwait is next in line, with a rollout expected in 2025, while the UAE is pending due to regulatory clearance.
Starlink’s offering is especially relevant for sectors that need always-on connectivity — such as maritime, aviation, logistics, and remote industries. Unlike fiber-optic networks that require significant infrastructure, Starlink provides a reliable alternative that performs well whether a user is offshore, in a remote location, or on the move.
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The launch also aligns closely with Bahrain’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes technological advancement and infrastructure development as key pillars of national growth. Starlink’s arrival could bridge digital divides across the Kingdom, boosting opportunities for remote work, education, smart logistics, and emergency services.
Saudi Arabia is also reportedly preparing for Starlink’s phased rollout, with initial focus on aviation and maritime use cases, indicating a region-wide trend toward satellite-enabled digital transformation.
Whether you’re running a business in central Manama or operating far from mobile cell towers, Starlink offers a compelling, always-connected solution that rivals and often exceeds mainstream terrestrial speeds.
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Stake Powers Instant Payouts With Checkout.com Pay To Card
The new feature lets investors in the UAE, KSA, and UK receive real estate returns in minutes — cutting withdrawal times to under 10 minutes.
Stake, a leading digital real estate investment platform, has unveiled Pay to Card, a next-generation withdrawal feature built on Checkout.com’s global payment infrastructure. The integration enables investors to have dividends and returns credited directly to their bank cards — often within minutes — dramatically reducing the traditional multi-day payout process.
After a successful pilot in May involving over 200 users, some investors reported receiving their funds in under 10 minutes. Ricardo Brizido, CPTO and Co-Founder of Stake, emphasized the importance of speed and reliability: “With Pay to Card, we’re eliminating unnecessary delays and putting returns in our investors’ hands almost instantly. This feature was built to directly solve one of the most common pain points in real estate investing, and it’s already driving strong results”.
The feature launch coincides with rapid growth in real-time finance across the Middle East. Checkout.com’s “State of Digital Commerce in MENA 2025” report highlights a 388% year-on-year surge in Account Funding Transactions (AFTs) in the UAE, reflecting strong demand for immediate payout solutions. The same study recorded a 176% increase in total processing volume from 2023 to 2024 and noted that daily online transactions have jumped 320% since 2020.
Since its 2021 debut, Stake has facilitated over AED 1 billion in property transactions, advancing its mission to democratize real estate investment in high-growth markets. By integrating Pay to Card, Stake reinforces its commitment to customer-centric innovation and operational transparency.
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Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com, praised the collaboration: “Stake has always led with customer-first financial experiences. Together, we’re meeting the expectations of a region that is no longer just digital-first, but real-time-first. Pay to Card exemplifies how modern payment infrastructure can directly solve investor pain points”.
Pay to Card is now available to all Stake users in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. By slashing withdrawal times from days to minutes, Stake and Checkout.com are setting a new standard for seamless, on-demand real estate investing.
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