Connecting Government, Powering the Future

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and Zain Bahrain have renewed their strategic partnership to upgrade internet services across Bahrain Post branches and the Small Vessel Registration Office, reinforcing the Kingdom's push toward seamless digital government services.The renewed agreement aims to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity across key government service points, improving the experience for citizens and residents. It reflects both parties' shared commitment to advancing Bahrain's digital infrastructure—with an eye toward integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Dr. Khalid Al-Haydan, Assistant Undersecretary for Postal Affairs, described the renewal as a natural extension of a successful collaboration. "This partnership supports our vision of expanding digital transformation," he said, adding that the Ministry is actively exploring broader cooperation with Zain Bahrain to adopt the latest technologies.

Captain Mohammed Al-Murbati, Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Affairs, highlighted the direct impact on the Small Vessel Registration Office, where the upgraded infrastructure will enable faster electronic transactions — making maritime services more accessible and flexible for users.

Zain's Digital Commitment

Ali Mustafa, CEO of Business and Wholesale at Zain Bahrain, said the partnership reflects the company's firm commitment to supporting government entities with advanced, reliable connectivity solutions. He added that the collaboration aligns with Zain Group's 4 WARD – Advancing with Purpose strategy, which focuses on accelerating innovation and strengthening the digital economy. He noted that Zain Bahrain holds its position as the Kingdom's most award-winning network, as independently ranked by OpenSignal.

This agreement positions Zain Bahrain as a trusted digital partner to the public sector — delivering integrated ICT solutions that boost operational efficiency and bring Bahrain closer to its national digital transformation goals.