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Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Lumofy wins AI Talent honour
TDT | Manama Bahrain's push to become a regional leader in digital innovation received a boost this week as homegrown AI startup Lumofy clinched the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 in the Learning and Education category. The award, announced at a ceremony held under the patronage of His Excellency Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, recognises outstanding digital content across the Kingdom. Local spotlight Lumofy was recognised for its AI-powered Talent Management Platform, which helps organisations identify, develop, and activate employee skills in alignment with evolving labour market demands. The platform's use of artificial intelligence to streamline talent development and workforce transformation set it apart in a competitive field of nominees. The BDCA jury credited Lumofy's platform for its practical role in enhancing how employers approach upskilling and aligning with the national strategy for future-ready workforce development. Founder's vision Founder and CEO Ahmed Faraj said the award was proof of the company's growing influence. 'Winning the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 in the Learning & Education category is a testament to the impact we are creating in the talent space,' he said. 'Through our AI-powered platform, we are reshaping how organisations identify, develop, and activate their employees' skills, while continuously enhancing the talent development experience to meet workforce expectations and drive meaningful change in the future of work.' Mahmood Malik, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, added: 'This recognition reflects the vision and dedication of the entire Lumofy team. It also reinforces the impact of our AI-powered talent management platform, which is built to unlock organisations' full potential. As we continue to evolve, we remain committed to pushing boundaries.' Digital future The win positions Lumofy among the Kingdom's digital pioneers at a time when Bahrain is ramping up its AI and workforce digitisation ambitions. Lumofy's success adds to the growing list of local firms building solutions that bridge the gap between education, employment, and digital innovation.
Bahrain This Week
15-07-2025
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
Lumofy Wins Bahrain Digital Content Award
'Lumofy,' a leading provider of AI-driven talent management platform, was awarded the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 in the Learning and Education category. The recognition was announced during an official ceremony held under the patronage of H.E. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. The award celebrates exceptional contributions to digital innovation and excellence within the Kingdom's digital content landscape. Lumofy's AI-powered Talent Management Platform was recognized for its role in driving digital transformation and workforce development in Bahrain. The award highlights the platform's innovative use of AI to enhance talent management by helping organizations identify, develop, and activate employee skills in line with evolving labour market needs. This recognition affirms Lumofy's contribution to digital innovation and its impact on advancing the Learning and Education sector in the Kingdom. Mr. Ahmed Faraj, Founder & CEO of Lumofy, said, 'Winning the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 in the Learning & Education category is a testament to the impact we are creating in the talent space. Through our AI-powered platform, we are reshaping how organizations identify, develop, and activate their employees' skills, while continuously enhancing the talent development experience to meet workforce expectations and drive meaningful change in the future of work.' Mr. Mahmood Malik, Co-founder & COO at Lumofy, commented, 'We are honored to receive the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025. This recognition reflects the vision and dedication of the entire Lumofy team. It also reinforces the impact of our AI-powered talent management platform, which is built to unlock organizations' full potential. As we continue to evolve, we remain committed to pushing boundaries.'
Daily Tribune
15-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BRAVE TV wins BDCA 2025 award for Media and E-Information
BRAVE TV was nationally recognized by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) under the patronage of Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, receiving the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) for Excellence in the Media and E-Information sector. With coverage in over 160 countries, BRAVE TV has more fans than most global broadcasters. BRAVE CF's broadcast system allows fans to watch BRAVE fights live, follow athletes through original series, documentaries, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. 'I would like to thank HH bin Hamad al khalifa for his vision and leadership to develop mixed martial arts and sports in the kingdom. This national recognition highlights the role of Brave TV in digitization of sports industry and providing a place for all combat sports fans to be a part of.' stated the President of BRAVE Combat Federation, Mohammed Shahid. The BDCA Awards are among Bahrain's top awards for digital innovation. The judging and selection criteria include innovation, scalability, local and global economic impact, and usability. 'Under the leadership of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Mohammed Shahid, BRAVE TV was created to digitally transform MMA from Bahrain to the world. Built to deliver a seamless and immersive viewing experience, it aims to connect fans globally and establish itself as the region's leading OTT platform for combat sports,' stated Ibtisam Ali, head of IT.
Daily Tribune
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Parliament Wins 2025 Digital Content Award for Innovation and Inclusion
The Council of Representatives (Parliament) of Bahrain has been awarded the prestigious Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 in the category of Inclusion and Empowerment, in recognition of its innovative 'MP Portal' project. The award highlights Parliament's exceptional contribution to digital innovation and its growing role in supporting Bahrain's digital transformation journey. The MP Portal, a platform designed to enhance communication and transparency between MPs and the public, was praised for its impact in driving inclusive digital services and supporting parliamentary work. The award ceremony took place this morning at the Gulf Hotel under the patronage of the Chairman of the Shura Council. Dr. Saqr Al-Shirawi, Assistant Secretary-General for Resources and Services, received the award on behalf of Parliament. The event gathered top national leaders and experts in innovation and digital transformation. BTECH, the Bahrain Technology Companies Society and organizer of the BDCA, stated that the award reflects the quality and real impact of the MP Portal in promoting digital empowerment, aligning with Bahrain's vision of comprehensive digital transformation. This recognition is seen as a result of the forward-looking leadership of Parliament Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, whose support for cutting-edge digital initiatives has strengthened the performance and transparency of the parliamentary system. It also celebrates the efforts of Eng. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary-General of Parliament, who has led the development of smart, tech-driven solutions to enhance institutional readiness and work environments. Winning this national award reaffirms Bahrain's Parliament as a leading model in using modern technology to strengthen democratic processes and promote digital empowerment — a step that places Bahrain at the forefront of regional and international digital progress.
Daily Tribune
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BDCA 2025 recognizes creative tech solutions that empower Bahrain
TDT | Manama Bahrain honored 30 pioneering digital initiatives at the 2025 Bahrain Digital Content Awards (BDCA), held under the patronage of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. The ceremony, hosted by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) in collaboration with WorkSmart, gathered leaders from government, business, and tech communities to spotlight Bahrain's growing leadership in digital transformation. Tareq Fakhroo, Chairman of BTECH, shared heartfelt praise for the winners, saying, 'Their creative and forward-thinking ideas are helping shape the future of digital innovation in Bahrain and strengthening our country's position as a hub for technology in the region.' He added that the wide variety of winning projects shows how far Bahrain has come in both its service and production sectors. 'These 30 projects highlight a dynamic and growing digital landscape,' Fakhroo said, 'and they play a big role in helping us move closer to the goals set out in Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.' Speaking at the ceremony, Ahmed Al Hujairy, Chairman of the BDCA Awards, expressed his joy in celebrating this year's winners. 'It's truly inspiring to see so many innovative and future-focused projects being recognised,' he said. 'These initiatives stood out for offering smart, practical, and scalable digital solutions that align with global trends. We're proud to have had a panel of local and international experts carefully evaluate all entries and select the best.' Spotlight on the Winners In the Government and Citizen Engagement category, four groundbreaking public service solutions were honored. These included the eShabab mobile app by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the official website of Government Hospitals, the Virtual Customer Service Center from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, and the AI-Driven Drug Addiction Recovery System developed by the Ministry of Interior. For their commitment to inclusive technology, winners in the Inclusion and Empowerment category included the ATTA App by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, the Shura Council's website, the MP Portal by the Council of Representatives, and the Smart Inspection System (SI) by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority. In the field of urban transformation, Smart Settlements and Urbanization winners impressed with citizen-centric platforms like the Property Check system by the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and the Electricity Consumption Dashboard developed by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI R&D Center. Commerce and innovation went hand in hand in the Business and Commerce category. Recognised for their impact were Tijara by Bahrain Development Bank, Hadeya (E-Gift) by The BENEFIT Company, the Sahel App by Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, and Flight Operations Hub by Gulf Air Group. The digital celebration of culture was evident in the Culture and Heritage winners: Travelage Platform by Travilege Solutions and Water Taxi Booking App by Urbansoft Technologies. The future of education was front and center in the Learning and Education category, with winners like Maryam AI Learning Assistant by Gulf University, AI-Powered Talent Platform by Lumofy, Teacherless AI Classroom by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI R&D Center, and the BBS Parents App from Bahrain Bayan School. For their strides in sustainability, the Environment and Green Energy category applauded the ML Platform by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Center and the Beyon Green Energy Program by Beyon. In health tech, the Health and Wellbeing category awarded Participant Registration Solution and Organ Donation Services by the Ministry of Health, and the Digital Health Care Platform by Ideas Technology W.L.L. The media world also had its share of trailblazers. In the Media and E-Information category, 's Digital Ad Robot, BraveCF TV by BRAVE Combat Federation, and albilad newspaper's website were celebrated for pushing digital boundaries in content and engagement. Finally, the AI-Driven Business Content category recognized DOO for its Multilingual AI-Powered Customer Experience Platform, showcasing Bahrain's growing role in intelligent business solutions. Award Chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Hujairy summed it up best: 'These projects are not just award-winners; they are blueprints for Bahrain's future in digital excellence. We hope they inspire others to innovate, scale, and lead.' As Bahrain continues to embrace AI and emerging tech, events like the BDCA not only celebrate achievement—they serve as powerful reminders of the Kingdom's vision to lead in the digital age. List of the winners Government and Citizen Engagement eShabab Mobile App – Ministry of Youth Affairs Official Government Hospitals Website Virtual Customer Service Center – Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning AI-Driven Drug Addiction Recovery and Policy Optimization System – Ministry of Interior Inclusion and Empowerment ATTA Mobile App – Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Shura Council Official Website MP Portal – Council of Representatives Smart Inspection System (SI) – Labour Market Regulatory Authority Smart Settlements and Urbanization Property Check Platform – Survey and Land Registration Bureau Electricity Consumption Dashboard – HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center Business and Commerce Tijara Platform – Bahrain Development Bank Hadeya (E-Gift) Feature – The BENEFIT Company Sahel App – Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company Flight Operations Hub – Gulf Air Group Culture and Heritage Travelage Platform – Travilege Solutions Water Taxi Booking Application – Urbansoft Technologies Middle East WLL Learning and Education Maryam AI Learning Assistant – Gulf University AI-Powered Talent Management Platform – Lumofy W.L.L Teacherless AI Classroom – HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center BBS Parents App – Bahrain Bayan School
