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Bahrain News Gazette
12-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
SIO and Beyon Connect Sign Agreement to Implement Enhanced eKey 2.0 System
Manama: Sahar Rashid Al Mannai, Chief Executive of the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), and Christopher Held, CEO of Beyon Connect, have entered into an agreement to roll out the enhanced electronic key system, known as eKey 2.0. This partnership aims to bolster digital services and streamline processes for beneficiaries. According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Mannai emphasized the significance of integrating modern technologies to advance beneficiary services. The agreement is set to be effective in the latter half of the year. Al Mannai highlighted the importance of strengthening electronic verification processes to provide safer and more efficient services. This move is expected to expedite procedures and enhance user experience. Al Mannai stated that the collaboration aligns with SIO's strategy to update and enhance insurance services, ensuring they are more accessible to beneficiaries. It also supports the government's objectives to improve service quality and efficiency, promote digital transformation, and automate information systems. Christopher Held reiterated Beyon Connect's dedication to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that cater to user needs and elevate the quality of electronic services.
Bahrain News Gazette
05-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Beyon Connect Participates in 2025 Arab Region Postal Leaders Forum in Qatar
Doha: Beyon Connect, a subsidiary of Beyon and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), announced its sponsorship and participation as a keynote speaker at the 2nd Arab Postal Leaders Forum 2025, held from April 29 – 30 in Qatar. According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was organized under the theme 'Accelerating Innovation in the Parcel Market to Achieve Gains in the Age of Electronic Technology' and was attended by representatives from the government sector and postal industry executives from across the Arab region. The forum featured a series of panel discussions, workshops, and presentations over two days. Christian Rasmussen, Chief Executive International Markets at Beyon Connect, delivered a key presentation highlighting the company's solutions, such as OneBox and OneID, which support the digital transformation of postal service systems. Rasmussen participated in a panel discussion titled 'Leveraging AI and Advanced Technology in Postal Operations'. The session focused on how artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies are influencing postal operations by improving efficiency and reducing costs. Rasmussen emphasized Beyon Connect's commitment to supporting the Arab Postal Leaders Forum and engaging in dialogue with sector leaders to advance innovation and digitalisation in postal services. He noted that the company provides secure, scalable digital solutions, such as OneBox and OneID, which are being adopted by institutions in Bahrain and abroad through public-private partnerships, contributing to digital development. Beyon Connect's involvement in this event reinforces its position as a partner in driving digital transformation across the postal services sector in the Middle East and North Africa.
Biz Bahrain
24-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Eskan Bank integrates Baity platform with eKey 2.0, advancing Bahrain's digital housing services
Eskan Bank has announced the integration of its digital housing platform, Bayti, with the national eKey 2.0 system, in collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) and Beyon Connect. This marks the first integration of its kind for a private sector application following the government's 'MyGov' app. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 'Innovation in the Social Housing Sector' Conference and Exhibition, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the theme 'Towards Innovative and Sustainable Housing Solutions.' The integration enables users to access the Bayti platform securely and easily through the eKey 2.0 system, which offers unified login using biometric facial recognition without the need for a password. The system also allows users full control over their personal data and how it is shared with service providers, enhancing security and data privacy. The link between Bayti and eKey 2.0 helps facilitate housing transactions with high efficiency while protecting user data and improving access to services, saving users time and effort. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information and eGovernment Authority, expressed satisfaction with this development, describing it as a qualitative step forward in providing digital solutions that support citizens' housing needs. He noted that the collaboration reflects Eskan Bank's commitment to offering safe and convenient digital real estate services and contributes to Bahrain's digital transformation in line with the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030. He added that the partnership supports the Kingdom's strategic objectives by enhancing the housing portfolio and enabling citizens to access advanced digital services, while reinforcing the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning's efforts to provide adequate and sustainable housing. Abdulla Taleb, General Manager of Eskan Bank, stated that the Bayti platform is the first private sector app to be integrated with the eKey 2.0 system, reflecting the bank's leadership in driving digital transformation within the housing sector. He noted that the integration enhances Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and adds an extra layer of security and reliability to transactions, facilitating homeownership processes. Christopher Hild, Chief Executive of Beyon Connect, stated that this collaboration improves the efficiency of digital real estate services through the Bayti platform and simplifies procedures for digital homeownership, in alignment with Bahrain's Vision 2030 to build a fully integrated digital society. Those interested in accessing services available on the Bayti platform can download the eKey 2.0 app via the eGovernment Apps Store at or through iOS, Android, and Huawei app stores. For more information, users may contact the Government Services Contact Centre at 80008001 or submit feedback and suggestions through the National Suggestions and Complaints System or the Tawasul app. BNA(R)
Bahrain This Week
31-03-2025
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
Batelco by Beyon Adopts eKey 2.0
Batelco by Beyon confirmed its early adoption of eKey 2.0, reinforcing its commitment to supporting national digital transformation initiatives and enhancing secure, seamless digital services. This proactive step aligns with Bahrain's vision for a digitally advanced economy, as reflected in Batelco's recent participation in the press conference hosted by the Information and eGovernment Authority in collaboration with Beyon Connect. As a leading telecommunications provider and a key enabler of Bahrain's digital ecosystem, Batelco received recognition alongside various governmental and private entities for its role in integrating eKey 2.0 in its initial launch phase. Batelco will seamlessly integrate the eKey into its app as an additional digital identification option, improving the customer onboarding process. In the future, this integration will extend to the e-commerce checkout, allowing customers to authenticate using the eKey's biometric authentication when purchasing new services. This enhancement will significantly improve identity verification and service accessibility, reinforcing security while simplifying the user experience. Christopher Hild, CEO of Beyon Connect said 'We applaud Batelco for embracing eKey 2.0 and driving change in the telecom market. Their forward-looking approach underscores the benefits of a smooth, secure user onboarding, faster service provisioning, and robust identity verification—key elements for advancing Bahrain's broader digital transformation goals.' Batelco General Manager Consumer Division Aseel Mattar commented, 'Batelco is excited to be one of the early adopters of eKey 2.0's biometric-based identity solutions and to incorporate it with its services. By integrating this advanced technology into our services, we're not only simplifying the customer onboarding process but also elevating service delivery. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously enhance the experience we provide to our valued customers.' Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Qaed, Chief Executive of iGA said 'We are proud to welcome Batelco as a pioneer in linking their services with eKey 2.0. Their adoption of this cutting-edge digital identity solution reflects their commitment to providing their customers with highly secured services, best user-experience, and plays a crucial key role in advancing Bahrain's national digital transformation plans.'
Daily Tribune
13-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Batelco by Beyon adopts eKey 2.0
Batelco by Beyon confirmed its early adoption of eKey 2.0, reinforcing its commitment to supporting national digital transformation initiatives and enhancing secure, seamless digital services. This proactive step aligns with Bahrain's vision for a digitally advanced economy, as reflected in Batelco's recent participation in the press conference hosted by the Information and eGovernment Authority in collaboration with Beyon Connect. Batelco will seamlessly integrate the eKey into its app as an additional digital identification option, improving the customer onboarding process. In the future, this integration will extend to the e-commerce checkout, allowing customers to authenticate using the eKey's biometric authentication when purchasing new services. This enhancement will significantly improve identity verification and service accessibility, reinforcing security while simplifying the user experience. Christopher Hild, CEO of Beyon Connect said 'We applaud Batelco for embracing eKey 2.0 and driving change in the telecom market. Their forward-looking approach underscores the benefits of a smooth, secure user onboarding, faster service provisioning, and robust identity verification—key elements for advancing Bahrain's broader digital transformation goals.' Batelco General Manager Consumer Division Aseel Mattar commented, 'By integrating this advanced technology into our services, we're not only simplifying the customer onboarding process but also elevating service delivery. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously enhance the experience we provide to our valued customers.' Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Qaed, Chief Executive of iGA said 'Their adoption of this cutting-edge digital identity solution reflects their commitment to providing their customers with highly secured services, best user-experience, and plays a crucial key role in advancing Bahrain's national digital transformation plans.'
