Information & eGovernment Authority in the news

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) is conducting the Labour Force Survey 2026 across Bahrain to collect data on labor force characteristics and economic activity.

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has been restructured by royal decree, appointing a Chief Executive and four Deputy Chief Executives to oversee its various functions.

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has been restructured by royal decree, establishing a new leadership and operational framework with a Chief Executive and four Deputy Chief Executives overseeing distinct sectors to enhance government services.

Bahrain will host the 7th GCC Digital Government Award in 2026 to recognize digital government innovation and excellence across GCC states.

Mazad, a digital auction platform, integrated Bahrain's national digital identity solution, eKey 2.0, to enhance user experience and security through biometric authentication.

Mazad integrated Bahrain's national digital identity solution, eKey 2.0, into its digital platform, enhancing user experience and security.

BCFC integrated Bahrain's eKey 2.0 digital identity solution to enhance customer service, streamline onboarding, and support the nation's digital transformation.

Bahrain and Comoros have signed a digital cooperation agreement to share expertise in eGovernment and digital transformation.

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) enhanced its Personal Record Data Update Service, simplifying the process for secondary school graduates to update civil records and identity cards through automation and direct data integration.

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) expanded its online services to over 900, enabling remote management of civil records, business licensing, and administrative tasks for citizens and residents.

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority is experiencing temporary technical issues with government digital services, and teams are working to restore them.

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority announced temporary issues affecting multiple government eServices and websites.

The Information & eGovernment Authority launched an official WhatsApp channel to improve digital communication and provide updates on eServices and government developments to citizens and residents.

Bahrain and the Comoros signed an agreement to share digital expertise and improve electronic government services through a new twinning initiative.

Bahrain's Information and eGovernment Authority ensures safe, full electronic access to vital civil services with support via digital platforms and remote assistance.

The Information & eGovernment Authority migrated Islamiyat services to the MyGov app as part of a consolidated digital transformation strategy for citizen services.

The Information & eGovernment Authority has integrated appointment booking for vital records and address services into the 'Mawaeid' app to streamline government service access and reduce wait times.

Mohammed Ali AlQaed led the eGovernment Authority and now chairs key committees as iGA plans to adopt Amazon Bedrock for AI in government cloud.

Bahrain is consolidating various public service applications into the unified MyGov platform to streamline digital access for citizens.

Mohammed Ali AlQaed, former CEO of the eGovernment Authority, now chairs multiple committees and his former organization, iGA, plans to use Amazon Bedrock for AI development.