12 concepts qualify for the final stage of Fikra

TDT | Manama

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A total of 12 concepts have qualified for the seventh edition of the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra).

Fikra aims to foster creativity and innovation across the public sector in support of the Kingdom’s development. By strengthening government workstreams and improving the quality and efficiency of government services, Fikra contributes to meet the aspirations of Bahrain's citizens and residents.

In total, 40 innovative concepts were rigorously evaluated, during which participants presented their ideas to four committees which included experts and specialists. Teams were assigned to a committee by lottery, with each team allotted three minutes to present its proposal, after which the presentations were assessed against a set criteria.

The committees then selected 12 concepts for the final stage of the Fikra competition. The selected concepts were:

1. Savings and Investment Program by Ahmed Ridha Sanad, Ali Khalil Ebrahim Fadhul, and Abdulla Ali Sultan Alshamlan from the Ministry of Finance and National Economy.

2. Ata'a - The National Giving Platform by Ahmed Saleh Mejairan from the Labour Fund (Tamkeen).

3. Floating Oases by Bassam Mohammed Alshuwaikh from the Supreme Council for the Environment.

4. Smart Employment Advisor by Jalal Jaafar Maki from the Ministry of Legal Affairs.

5. Rahma by Salamah Hashel Zayed Alkobaisi from the Ministry of Finance and National Economy.

6. Takamul by Captain Abdulla Waheed Almannaei and Alaa Ahmed Albalooshi from the Ministry of Interior.

7. Secondary Education Curriculum Enhancement by Abdulla Mohamed Abdulla Badow from the Ministry of Education.

8. Tameni by Ali Husain Darwish, Maha Majeed Almaarej, Narjes Yusuf Sabt, Fatema Ateya Alaradi from Government Hospitals.

9. Annual Leaves Exchange Platform by Mohamed Ebrahim Alhasan, Asma Naser Almosawi, and Noof Ali Fakhro from the Information and e-Government Authority (iGA).

10. Wasalt by Manal Ali Alhashemi from the National Communication Centre.

11. Tawazun by Maha Bader Abdulla Bader Alsada, Ahmed Hasan Abdulrahman Bucheeri from the Social Insurance Organization and Nayla Musaad Matar from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

12. MindForward by Walaa A.Hadi Ahmed Albaqali from Government Hospitals.

In the final stage of the competition, the qualifying teams will present their concept to a jury comprising of ministers, who will choose the most successful idea and announce the winner of the "Public Vote".