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CST Among the Top 3 Government Entities in the Digital Transformation Index
2023

The Communications, Space and Technology
Commission (CST) ranked 3rd place in the
Digital Transformation Index, scoring 93.25%,
besides achieving the first place among
government agencies in the technology, media
and logistics group. The awarding ceremony
took place on the sidelines of the Digital
Government Forum which was held on 19-20
December 2023 in Riyadh. With the presence
of H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, the Minister of
Communications and Information Technology,
H.E. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of
Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, and
H.E. Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister
of Health, CST received the award of Digital
Transformation Index 2023, represented
by MR. Naif Sheshah, the Assistant Deputy
Governor for Planning and Development.
This achievement stems from CST’s efforts
in its digital transformation journey during
2023, which enhanced the levels of regulatory
excellence through implementing over 60
digital projects in 2023, as well as achieving
the 1st place in the Emerging Technology
Adoption Readiness Index among government
agencies, besides designing a development
plan in human resources which includes
various initiatives and programs in building
skills. It is worth noting that CST had achieved
5th place in Digital Transformation Index in
2022, with a 90.80%; in addition to achieving
the 1st place in the technology, media and
logistics group.

Telecom Sector Plays Key Role in Bahrain's Economic Progress

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin of the Bahrain Telecommunications the telecommunications sector, which
Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince Company (Beyon), His Excellency Shaikh reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to
and Prime Minister, affirmed the role of Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the adopting innovative solutions that achieve
the telecommunications sector and the Deputy Chairman of Beyon and Chairman the desired goals. He expressed pride
importance of strengthening it to further of Bahrain Network (BNET), HE Shaikh Ali in the Kingdom’s national workforce for
its contribution to the Kingdom’s national bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, at Gudaibiya Palace. their successes in this vital sector, which
economy. HRH Prince Salman was speaking HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister supports the Kingdom’s comprehensive
as he met yesterday with the Chairman commended the developments made in development process, under the leadership

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