Bahrain Localises AI

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain is taking a decisive step toward digital independence by localising its artificial intelligence (AI) system for geospatial monitoring.

The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) yesterday signed an agreement with international company Aetosky to launch the second phase of its project to detect changes and building violations through AI.

SLRB President Basim bin Yacob Al Hamer said the new phase marks a shift from adoption to localisation, with the Bureau now preparing to operate and develop the system internally. He stressed that building local skills is central to ensuring sustainable, high-quality services that respond to public needs and advance Bahrain’s digital readiness.

National goals

Al Hamer added that the project aligns with the Government Programme 2023–2026, which prioritises improved government performance and digital transformation. By transferring AI capabilities in-house, the Bureau aims to boost efficiency, raise data accuracy, and strengthen coordination across government agencies.

The system uses satellite imagery to monitor natural and urban changes across the Kingdom, giving decision-makers accurate reports that support service improvement.

Proven efficiency

Phase one of the system, implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, produced promising results with more than 60 percent improvement in monitoring efficiency. That success laid the foundation for expanding the platform to other government agencies in phase two.

Al Hamer noted that this broader rollout will help consolidate spatial data, improve inter-agency collaboration, and bring advanced technology directly into government service delivery.

Public-private cooperation

Aetosky CEO Abhay Swarup Mittal welcomed the partnership as a model of public-private collaboration in digital transformation. He said the agreement focuses on knowledge transfer and national capability building, equipping the Bureau with a smart platform that can detect changes with high accuracy.

He underlined that the project is designed to give the Bureau greater independence in managing and evolving the system, while supporting Bahrain’s long-term digital transformation goals.

This agreement, the Bureau said, reaffirms its commitment to delivering government services that are efficient, accurate, and firmly rooted in national capabilities.