Bahrain Digital Content Award Honours 30 Trailblazing Projects from Public and Private Sectors

Biz Bahrain

14-07-2025

The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), in strategic partnership with WorkSmart for Events Management, hosted the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 ceremony with the presence and in the presence of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman Shura Council. The prestigious event gathered dignitaries, senior officials, and representatives from both governmental institutions and private sector organisations. A total of 30 pioneering digital initiatives were recognised as winners across eleven diverse categories, showcasing Bahrain's growing leadership in digital innovation. In the Government and Citizen Engagement category, four transformative government projects were awarded: the eShabab mobile application developed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the official Government Hospitals website, the Virtual Customer Service Center from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, and the Nationwide AI-Driven Drug Addiction Recovery and Policy Optimization System launched by the Ministry of Interior. In the Inclusion and Empowerment category, the ATTA Mobile App from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) was among the winners, along with the Shura Council's official website, the MP Portal developed by the Council of Representatives, and the Smart Inspection System (SI) introduced by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority. Under the Smart Settlements and Urbanization category, accolades were given to the Property Check platform from the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and the Electricity Consumption Dashboard by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center, both of which provide advanced, citizen-centric services using modern technologies. Winners in the Business and Commerce category included the Tijara platform by the Bahrain Development Bank, Hadeya (E-gift) feature by The BENEFIT Company, the Sahel App developed by Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, and the Flight Operations Hub from Gulf Air Group, each of which has made a significant impact on commerce and user experience in Bahrain. In the Culture and Heritage category, the award recognised Travilege Platform by Travilege Solutions and the Water Taxi Booking Application by Urbansoft Technologies Middle East WLL, both contributing to the preservation and enhancement of cultural experiences through digital tools. The Learning and Education category honoured the Maryam AI Learning Assistant from Gulf University, the AI-Powered Talent Management Platform by Lumofy W.L.L, the Teacherless AI Classroom by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center, and the BBS Parents App by Bahrain Bayan School. In the Environment and Green Energy category, two initiatives stood out: the ML Platform developed by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center, and the Beyon Green Energy Program launched by Beyon, both contributing to sustainable development through advanced technologies. The Health and Wellbeing category awarded three projects: the Participant Registration Solution and Organ Donation Services, both introduced by the Ministry of Health, and the Digital Health Care Platform developed by ideas Technology W.L.L, reflecting progress in digital healthcare access and innovation. In the Media and E-Information category, the award was shared among 7amdaan.io for its Digital Ad Robot, BraveCF TV by BRAVE Combat Federation, and the albilad newspaper website developed by albilad newspaper, all of which are redefining digital media engagement in Bahrain. Finally, the AI-Driven Business Content category recognised DOO for its Multilingual AI-Powered Customer Experience Platform, which exemplifies the use of intelligent content solutions in enhancing customer interaction. On this occasion, Mr. Tareq Fakhroo, Chairman BTECH, extended his congratulations to the winners, stating, 'We take immense pride in celebrating the outstanding achievements of this year's BDCA winners, who have presented innovative digital projects that contribute significantly to Bahrain's evolving digital landscape. Honouring 30 winning initiatives this year marks a major milestone in the award's journey, as the BDCA has become a much-anticipated annual platform where individuals and organisations showcase their digital content initiatives, further boosting their impact and visibility while reinforcing Bahrain's reputation as a regional and international innovation and technology hub.' Mr. Fakhroo added, 'This edition has seen remarkable entries that reflect the advanced maturity of Bahrain's service and production sectors. The diversity of winning projects underscores how digital content has become deeply embedded across industries, forming a robust ecosystem that supports knowledge economy development and propels the Kingdom closer to the goals outlined in Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.'
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ahmed Al Hujairy, the award chairman, commented, 'We are delighted to acknowledge the innovative and forward-looking projects honoured at this year's BDCA. These initiatives stood out for their emphasis on smart, scalable solutions aligned with global digital transformation trends. The winners were selected through a rigorous evaluation process led by a distinguished panel of local and international experts. The BDCA will continue to spotlight and promote exemplary digital models, reinforcing Bahrain's role as a fertile ground for digital innovation and tech-driven progress.'