Bahrain’s Emerging Technologies Ecosystem

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, material sciences, and robotics hold incredible promise for the advancement of Bahraini society, and hare helping to spur economic growth.

Creating the right ecosystem for emerging technologies remains a top priority, with the Bahrain government working proactively to foster a culture of innovation in all segments of society. It also encourages those involved in designing, developing and deploying new technologies to ensure they are consistent with the Kingdom's values and adhere to international standards.

The use of emerging technologies will play a major role in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and supports the implementation of Government Action Plan. The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), Economic Development Board (EDB), Tamkeen, the Central Bank Of Bahrain (CBB), and other governmental agencies continue to adopt the latest innovations and technologies.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is emerging as a regional leader in digital transformation, and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) thanks to its adequate infrastructure, advanced legislation and forward-thinking policies.

Bahrain ranks 1st in the Arab region and ranks 31st globally on the 2017 ICT Development Index which is a composite index that monitors and compares ICT developments across countries and over time.

Content Last Updated: 22 Aug, 2023

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