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Bahrain News Gazette
24-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
iGA Chief Executive Highlights Progress in Government App Integration Plan
Manama: Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), stated that the recently launched MyGov app on the eGovernment App Store ( marks the initial phase of the government's plan to consolidate digital services. The initiative focuses on merging existing government applications into three primary platforms: 'MyGov' for individuals, 'AlTajir' for businesses, and 'Bahrain' for visitors. Some applications, such as eKey 2.0, will remain as supporting tools due to their specific functions. According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Qaed emphasized that iGA will continue to enhance the MyGov app by integrating additional eServices based on public demand and usage, in coordination with relevant authorities. He highlighted that this initiative aligns with Bahrain's strategic digital transformation goals, ensuring continuous improvements in public service delivery. Al Qaed noted that in the first quarter of 2025, the first phase of the MyGov development plan was implemented, which included the integration of BeAware Bahrain services and its subsequent discontinuation. Additionally, services from Bahrain Post and Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) apps were consolidated, with a gradual phase-out based on user experience analysis. In the second quarter of 2025, phase two will see the integration of eTraffic and Islamiyat services into MyGov, followed by the incorporation of Sehati, Wejhati, and eShabab services. These applications were selected for integration based on their high usage rates. As part of this phase, 19 additional eServices will be introduced, alongside new document and certificate display features, with further details to be announced at a later stage. A unified payment system will also be launched within MyGov, covering services such as criminal order payments and traffic violation payments. Al Qaed revealed that within just two weeks of its launch, MyGov recorded 100,000 downloads, reflecting strong public interest in the app's services and its role in streamlining government transactions. The iGA encourages citizens and residents to download MyGov via the eGovernment App Store at For inquiries, users can contact the Government Services Contact Center at 80008001 or submit feedback through the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul).
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Nine government apps to be merged
Bahrain - Plans to merge nine government applications into the recently launched MyGov app in the eGovernment App Store at will be completed within a year. Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) chief executive Mohammed Al Qaed said the plan focuses on merging existing government apps into three main apps: MyGov for individuals, Al Tajir for businesses and Bahrain app for visitors, while keeping a few apps such as eKey 2.0 as a supportive feature due to its nature. He said the first quarter of 2025 witnessed the implementation of the first phase of developing the MyGov app, including the announcement of the integration of BeAware Bahrain app services and its discontinuation. Additionally, the services of Bahrain Post and Electricity and Water apps were merged, with a gradual phase-out of these two applications based on user experience analysis. Mr Al Qaed clarified that during the second quarter of the year, phase two will focus on integrating the services of the eTraffic and Islamiyat apps into the MyGov app to be followed by services of the Sehati, Wejhati and eShabab apps. He added that the decision to merge these applications was based on their high usage rates. Mr Al Qaed pointed out that in conjunction with the integration of applications 19 additional eServices will be added to MyGov app, in addition to displaying other documents and certificates in the second phase, which will be announced at a later stage. He also stated that a unified payment feature will be made available through the MyGov app for several services, including criminal order payments and traffic violation payments. On another note, the official mentioned that the total number of MyGov app downloads was 100,000 within just two weeks of its launch. Citizens and residents can download the new app via the eGovernment App Store at For inquiries, contact the Government Services Contact Centre at 80008001 or submit feedback through the National Suggestions and Complaints System, Tawasul. Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
