HRH Crown Prince Highlights Bahrain’s Digital Transformation in Meeting with Minister of Interior

TDT | Manama

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, at Gudaibiya Palace.

During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince emphasized the vital role of Bahrain’s communications and information technology sector in driving digital transformation and advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He reiterated the government's commitment to adopting strategic projects that enhance public services and integrate digital solutions across various sectors.

HRH Prince Salman commended the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, under the leadership of the Minister of Interior, for its efforts in accelerating the digital transformation of government services. He also highlighted key initiatives, including the recently launched new identity cards, the Innovation Lab, and the self-service centre, as significant milestones in the Kingdom’s digital progress.

Furthermore, HRH the Crown Prince stressed the importance of developing policies, plans, and programs that drive digital transformation while ensuring continuous monitoring and evaluation to enhance efficiency and deliver long-term benefits to citizens.

For his part, HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to adopting innovative digital technologies and securing government services in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals. He expressed gratitude for HRH the Crown Prince’s support in advancing government services and enhancing digital infrastructure.

The meeting was also attended by HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy; HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA).