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Daily Tribune
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
iGA recognises trailblazers in Tech Innovation
TDT| Manama iGA launches eGovernment Excellence Award 2025 The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has announced the opening of submissions for the 13th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award, a national competition recognising digital innovation across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Entries will be accepted from Wednesday until June 28 via the official award platform Participants are invited to showcase their best practices, platforms, applications, and ICT initiatives that advance digital transformation. Diverse categories This year's awards span multiple categories, including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, and Best Applications for Smart Devices. Other honours include Best Project for Digital Transformation, Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence, and Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation. A Citizen Award also invites individuals to submit creative digital ideas or initiatives that enhance eServices or improve access and usability for the public. Submissions must be new entries that did not win in the 2023 edition. Focus on innovation iGA officials noted that the awards reflect the Kingdom's commitment to fostering a culture of digital excellence and innovation. The Best AI Utilisation category, for example, highlights how organisations use artificial intelligence to enhance operations. Similarly, the Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation award celebrates policies and internal cultures that enable creative, future-ready solutions in institutions. Private sector entities and NGOs can compete in the Smart Devices App category, in support of the national initiative to streamline digital services across the MyGov, AlTajir, and Bahrain mobile applications. A dedicated information session will be held soon for interested applicants, with the date and venue to be announced by the iGA. Participants are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and category requirements on the award site before submission.
Biz Bahrain
21-05-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Submissions for eGovernment Excellence Award 2025 starts May 21st until June 28th
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the 13th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2025. Running from 21st May to 28th June 2025, public and private organisations, NGOs, and individuals are invited to submit their ICT initiatives via the award's website The 2025 categories are divided into Public and Private Sector Awards, including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Project for Digital Transformation, Best Applications for Smart Devices, and the Citizen Award category, which includes the Best Digital Idea or Initiative. The Information & eGovernment Authority emphasised that the Best Digital Initiative Award encourages individuals to submit proposals for launching or enhancing eServices that contribute to national digital development. Public and private sector organisations with an innovative digital environment that supports digital transformation, including advanced infrastructure, digital skills training programmes, and flexible, innovation-driven policies, are invited to compete for the Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation Award, highlighting exemplary practices for others to follow. The Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence Award recognises how organisations leverage AI to enhance services and operations. The award provides a platform for showcasing AI innovations and learning about national efforts in the Kingdom. Organisations can also compete in other categories including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, and Best Integrated eServices. Regarding the Best Applications for Smart Devices Award, this category is catered to private sector and NGOs only, in line with the government's policy to merge mobile apps and provide services through three key apps: MyGov for citizens, AlTajir for businesses and investors, and Bahrain App for visitors. Participants from public, private sectors, NGOs and individuals must submit initiatives and projects that have not won the 2023 eGovernment Excellence Award. Reviewing the eligibility criteria on the award website before submission is recommended. The iGA will host a briefing session for interested participants, with details to be announced shortly. For further information, participants can contact the Government Services Contact Centre at 80008001 or visit BNA(R)
Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
iGA Launches 13th Edition of eGovernment Excellence Award 2025
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has officially launched the 13th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2025, inviting public and private sector entities, NGOs, and individuals to submit their innovative ICT initiatives. Submissions are open from May 21 to June 28, 2025, through the official website: The prestigious national award aims to recognize and promote digital excellence across multiple sectors in Bahrain. This year's award categories are divided into Public and Private Sector Awards, covering areas such as: The Citizen Award encourages individuals to propose innovative ideas for launching or enhancing digital services, aligning with Bahrain's vision for inclusive digital progress. The Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation category is open to public and private sector organizations that demonstrate a forward-thinking digital culture and innovation-supportive policies. It aims to spotlight workplaces that serve as role models in fostering digital transformation. Meanwhile, the Best Utilization of AI Award highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. It provides a national platform to showcase cutting-edge AI projects and encourages knowledge exchange in this evolving field. The Best Applications for Smart Devices category, tailored exclusively for the private sector and NGOs, complements Bahrain's digital app integration strategy. The government currently delivers services through three main apps: MyGov for citizens, AlTajir for businesses and investors, and the Bahrain App for visitors. Participants are reminded that submitted projects must not have previously won in the 2023 edition of the award. Reviewing the eligibility criteria available on the official website is highly recommended before applying. The iGA also announced that a briefing session for interested participants will be held soon, with further details to be revealed shortly. For more information, applicants can call the Government Services Contact Center at 80008001 or visit
