The 74th Information and Communication Technology Governance Committee (ICTGC) meeting, chaired by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), was held remotely to review projects and purchase orders submitted by various government entities.
During the meeting, Al Qaed highlighted Bahrain’s impressive achievement in the United Nations’ eGovernment Development report 2024, where the country ranked 18th worldwide. He commended the contributions of all ministries and government entities that played a role in this success.
The committee’s agenda included several important items, such as the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf’s digital transformation project. This initiative encompasses the development of virtual notary and virtual court hearing services, aimed at creating a secure platform for conducting court hearings and notarial services digitally. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain will be employed to enhance identity verification and ensure document confidentiality. The project will also integrate with the eKey system and the government notification system to maximize the use of shared services provided by the iGA.
Additionally, the committee assessed the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs’s mobile app project for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, designed to streamline payment processes at EV charging stations. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging across Bahrain.
The committee also examined the electronic animal registration system project proposed by the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. This initiative aims to create a system for registering animals and documenting their health records, automating related procedures as part of the ministry’s digital transformation efforts. Modern development technologies, such as Low-Code platforms, will be utilized for this project.
Finally, the committee reviewed the implementation of decisions made in previous meetings and discussed the progress achieved in ongoing projects.