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Biz Bahrain
7 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Malaysia granted sovereignty over its subscriber data at Bahrain cloud computing centers
As part of the official visit by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Malaysia, an announcement was made that Malaysia will be granted full sovereignty over subscriber data hosted in Bahrain cloud computing centers. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, underscored the growing Bahraini-Malaysian relations, describing the cooperation between the two countries as a key milestone that fosters strategic collaboration in the digital economy, knowledge exchange, and digital infrastructure development. He emphasised Bahrain's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and advancing the digital ecosystem toward becoming a competitive, future-ready nation. He noted that this initiative reflects global confidence in Bahrain's legal, technical, and operational expertise in cloud computing, reinforcing its role as a trusted regional digital hub. Al Qaed added that this move highlights the strong partnership and mutual trust between the two nations, and affirms Bahrain's commitment to data sovereignty and transparency, aligning with the highest regulatory standards and its vision for digital transformation. Bahrain is committed to building a secure digital infrastructure that protects rights and ensures privacy in line with national legislation and global best practices. He said that this decision complies with Decree No. (56) of 2018 on the provision of cloud computing services to foreign entities, as well as all related ministerial regulations. He highlighted Bahrain's pioneering legal framework that enables foreign cloud service use while ensuring sovereign data ownership rights. BNA(R)
Trade Arabia
27-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Malaysia granted sovereignty over Bahrain cloud subscriber data
As part of the official visit by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Malaysia, an announcement was made that Malaysia will be granted full sovereignty over subscriber data hosted in Bahrain cloud computing centers. Lauding the move, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed underscored the growing Bahraini-Malaysian relations, describing the cooperation between the two countries as a key milestone that fosters strategic collaboration in the digital economy, knowledge exchange, and digital infrastructure development. He reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and advancing the digital ecosystem toward becoming a competitive, future-ready nation. This initiative reflects global confidence in Bahrain's legal, technical, and operational expertise in cloud computing, reinforcing its role as a trusted regional digital hub, he stated. According to him this move highlights the strong partnership and mutual trust between the two nations, and affirms Bahrain's commitment to data sovereignty and transparency, aligning with the highest regulatory standards and its vision for digital transformation. Bahrain is committed to building secure digital infrastructure that protects rights and ensures privacy in line with national legislation and global best practices. Al Qaed said that this decision complies with Decree No. (56) of 2018 on the provision of cloud computing services to foreign entities, as well as all related ministerial regulations.
Daily Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Commitment to quality, efficient public service
His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) and Chairman of the Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee, emphasised the importance of recognising excellence in public service delivery. He noted that the recent recognition of top-performing government service centres under the fifth cycle of the Government Service Centres Evaluation Programme, 'Taqyeem 5,' marks a significant step in enhancing the quality and efficiency of government services. Al Qaed highlighted that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, awarded Gold classification to outstanding service centres and Platinum classification to remote service centres, reflecting his ongoing commitment to promoting excellence in government performance and embedding it across all national development pathways. The iGA chief noted that government entities place great importance on adopting performance excellence, particularly in developing national talent, improving procedures, embracing innovative methods, and adhering to global best practices that contribute to providing high-quality government services and enhancing the customer experience.
Daily Tribune
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
iGA Chief Backs Fellows
TDT | Manama The Chief Executive of Bahrain's Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, has praised the Prime Minister's Fellowship Programme as a key driver of national leadership development. Speaking during a meeting with the programme's 10th intake yesterday, Al Qaed said the initiative reflects the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to nurture future leaders who can deliver excellence across government sectors under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Al Qaed described the fellowship as a model for building young Bahraini talent and equipping them with the skills and technical expertise required for the modern government sector. Goals He encouraged participants to focus on developing leadership qualities and innovative thinking to contribute to the programme's goals. The fellowship, part of Bahrain's wider Vision 2030 framework, aims to prepare future leaders who can apply data-driven approaches and creative solutions to meet emerging challenges and drive national progress. Al Qaed also shared updates on iGA's latest digital transformation projects designed to improve government service delivery. These include the launch of the MyGov app for unified service access, the upgraded eKey 2.0 app, the rollout of an enhanced national ID card, new self-service centres and the iGA Innovation Center.
Bahrain News Gazette
04-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Municipalities Minister Announces Launch of Eight New Services on Benayat System
Manama: Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, announced the launch of eight new services on the Benayat electronic building permit system ( in cooperation with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), as part of efforts to enhance service efficiency and streamline procedures for investors and stakeholders. According to Bahrain News Agency, the new services include renovation, fencing, subdivision, merging, land and marine reclamation, change-of-use, and modification permits for new buildings. These services support both investment and residential projects and are fully digitised, reducing processing times and the number of entities involved. The Minister noted that the ongoing collaboration with iGA aims to enhance municipal services in Bahrain by simplifying procedures, improving efficiency, and raising satisfaction among customers, investors, and engineering offices. He added that the Ministry continues to provide support and guidance to engineering offices, ensuring effective service delivery. The platform reflects the government's commitment to digital transformation across sectors, offering citizens and investors an efficient way to manage permit applications. The new services are also designed to increase procedural transparency. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, iGA Chief Executive, commended the Ministry's commitment to digital transformation, in line with government directives and the decisions of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology. He underlined the importance of the strategic partnership between the Ministry and iGA in strengthening Bahrain's digital infrastructure, particularly in real estate and investment sectors. Al Qaed noted that the new services deliver an integrated experience for engineering offices, property owners, government entities, and developers. The fully digital process shortens permit issuance times and reduces the number of government entities involved, while improving user interfaces and enabling automated fee payments and permit issuance. The e-services offer end-to-end processing for various transactions. The fencing permit allows landowners and engineers to secure property boundaries; renovation permits support structural repairs without affecting the building's core integrity; subdivision and merging services streamline land configuration; while use-change permits, reclamation permits, and permit modifications support evolving real estate needs. All services have been digitised and timeframes reduced. With the addition of the new services, Benayat now offers a total of 15 e-services. These have reduced paper transactions, eliminated the need for in-person visits, and cut processing time by up to 90% in some stages. Applications can now be completed in 1-3 working days. The system also integrates other government services such as utility connections and includes an interactive map enabling investors to assess property status and pre-approvals, improving transparency and confidence. Benayat serves as the national platform for all building permits in Bahrain. It allows engineering offices to submit and track applications, pay fees, and access requirements through a nationwide interactive map. The platform is integrated with the National Geospatial Information Database, comprising over 300 data layers from 30+ entities, helping accelerate procedures, support planning, and strengthen coordination among stakeholders to meet sustainable development goals. Further information is available via the national suggestions and complaints system 'Tawasul' or through the platform's website at
