Bahrain bans single-use plastic bags from September 19
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism (MOICT) has issued an order to ban selling, manufacturing, circulating and importing single-use plastic bags, which are less than 35 microns in thickness. The order will be effective on September 19. Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani said that the decision aims to support environmental protection initiatives and […]
Bahrain Duty Free’s role in enhancing airport, services stressed
Transport and Communications Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed commended the efforts made by the Bahrain Duty Free Company to improve its services, which contributes to enhancing the role of Bahrain International Airport and its services. The minister, who was speaking during the annual Ghabga hosted by the company, pointed out that the steady enhancement of […]
Tarabut Gateway gets DIFC licence to offer financial services
Tarabut Gateway, a leading open banking platform with offices across Bahrain and the UAE, has been granted a licence by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide money services in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Tarabut Gateway is the region’s first regulated open banking platform that connects a regional network of banks and FinTechs via […]
Bahrain to celebrate World Immunization Week
Under the slogan “Long Life for All”, the Kingdom of Bahrain will join the world in celebrating the World Immunization Week, which is observed in the last week of April every year. The celebration aims to cast light on the importance of synergized efforts and the call for vaccination to provide protection for all age […]
Moody’s upgrades Bahrain’s outlook to stable, affirms B2 ratings
Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook on Bahrain to stable from negative and has affirmed its B2 long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The change of outlook to stable reflects “an easing of downside risks to Bahrain’s ratings.” The ratings agency believes the increase in oil prices since early 2021 will remain elevated for […]
“Taqyeem” Reviews Evaluation of Government Service Centers
Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed chaired the third meeting of the Government Service Centre Evaluation Committee (Taqyeem), which was held remotely. Al Qaed highlighted the committee’s role in improving evaluation processes related to government services with the aim of upholding quality standards and advancing them. The committee reviewed the […]
iGA CE praises ongoing support of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for Tawasul System
Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed praised His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the unwavering support to the National Complaints & Suggestions System, Tawasul, including his directives to improve government interactions with the public and respond to submissions swiftly. This […]
iGA: More than 190,000 new eKey users registered since start of the pandemic
The government’s eKey service has witnessed a surge in demand during the pandemic, with more than 190,000 new users registering since the beginning of March, 2020, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Director of Government Systems Support & Maintenance Hesham Ebrahim AlHashemi said. With the total number of users now topping 572,000, there have been […]
FDI volume increases 5.6% to BHD12.6 billion despite pandemic
The Information & eGovernment Authority announced the provisional results of the 2021 Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Survey, which was carried out in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the Economic Development Board (EDB). The survey covers the volume of investment flow by establishments active across all sectors whose capital is owned by […]
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, HE Abdelhamid Ahmed Khoja, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the People’s Democratic […]