Recognitions and Awards of the eGovernment Program
Awards Attained by the eGovernment Program
During its short journey, the Information & eGovernment Authority has gained a tremendous record of achievements and milestones; making its program an icon in the map of internationally developed countries in this sector. It has staged its powerful presence as a strong competitor within the GCC, Arab and global regions.
Local Awards
- Bahrain Smart Cities Awards 2024
Advancements in Food Security and Agri-Tech Category “Botanical Atlas project”
- Government Service Centers Evaluation Award 2024
Gold Category Ranked - Isa Town, ID Card Center Branch
- Bahrain Smart Cities Awards 2023
Smart Citizens Engagement category "Tawasul App"
- Bahrain Digital Content Award 2023
Government & Citizen Engagement category “Tawasul App”, ‘Business & Commerce’ category “Al Tajer App” and ‘Health & Wellbeing’ category “Sehati App”
- Bahrain Digital Content Award 2022
Health and Wellbeing category “BeAware app”
- Customer Service Excellence Award 2021
The National Suggestion & Complaint system "Tawasul"
- Bahrain Smart Cities Awards 2021
Innovation Award during COVID-19 Pandemic "BeAware Bahrain app"
- Customer Service Excellence Award 2020
The National Suggestion & Complaint system "Tawasul"
- Government Service Centers Evaluation Award 2019
Gold Category Ranked - Muharraq ID Card Services Center Branch
- Customer Service Excellence Award 2019
National System for Suggestions and Complaints "Tawasul"
GCC Awards
- GCC Digital Government Award 2023
Best Open Data Initiative category “Bahrain Open Data Portal”
- Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award 2019
Best Technology Projects category "Tawasul"
- Excellence in GIS Implementation Award 2017
Tasareeh platform
- GCC eGovernment Award 2015
Best Government eService "National Payment Aggregator"
- Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award 2014
Best Government Portal category “The National Portal (Bahrain.bh)” eGovernment Authority
- GCC eGovernment Award 2013
Excellence Project Category “Issuance of Insurance Policies for King Fahad Causeway” United Insurance
- GCC eGovernment Award 2013
Excellence Project Category “Traffic Payment Contravention Mobile Application” General Directorate of Traffic, Ministry of Interior
- GCC eGovernment Award 2013
Excellence Project Category “National Payment Aggregator” eGovernment Authority
- GCC eGovernment Award 2013
Best Government Portal category “eBirth System”Ministry of Health
- GCC Award during the 5th Regional Human Resources Expansion Middle East Congress 2011
Preferred CEO category
- Excellence Award for Best CEO 2010
GCC Public Entities – HR
- GCC eGovernment Award 2009
Best eService category “eTendering System”
- GCC eGovernment Award 2009
Best eEconomy category “eInvestor”
- GCC eGovernment Award 2009
Best eProject category“Najem System” Ministry of Interior
- GCC eGovernment Award 2009
Best eService category “eTenders Service” Tender Board
“eBilling Service” Electricity & Water Authority
- GCC eGovernment Award 2009
Best eService category“ eBirth System
Arab Awards
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Arab Government Excellence Award 2020
Best smart Arab government application category "Tawasul" -
Smart Government Excellence Award 2016
For substantial achievements in implementing the National eGovernment Strategy in Bahrain - Security Strategist Award 2011
Implementing the Best Practices & International Standards in Information Security category "eGovernment Authority"
- Arab eContent Award 2011
eGovernment & Institutions category “eGovernment Portal” eGovernment Authority
- Arab League's eGovernment Shield 2010
eCreativity category “Shura Council”
- Arab League's eGovernment Shield 2010
Structure Creativity category “Ministry of Works”
- Arab League's eGovernment Shield 2010
eCreativity category “Ministry of Finance”
- Arab Golden Chip Awards 2009
Best eContent category “Parliament Websites” Shura Council
- Arab Golden Chip Awards 2009
Best eGovernment Application category “eBirth System” Ministry of Health
- Arab Golden Chip Awards 2009
eHealth & Environment category
- Arab Golden Chip Awards 2009
eScience category
- Arab Golden Chip Awards 2009
eGovernment & Entities category
- Arab Golden Chip Awards 2008
Best eGovernment Applications on the Internet category
International Awards and Recognitions
- E-Government Survey 2024
Ranked 18th globally in the E-Government Development Index
- World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS 2024)
E-Government Category "Bahrain National Portal"
- Bahrain Digital Content Award 2024 (WSA)
Government and Citizen Engagement Category "Tawasul App"
- International Telecommunication Union Honor, World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS 2022)
Digital Bahrain Policies Project
- Microsoft praises the experience of Digital Transformation and Cloud Migration Innovations in 2022
- World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) 2021
Digital Opportunities and Inclusion in the Public Sector category -"Biophysical Vegetation Indicator"
- E-Government Survey 2020
Category: Countries with "Very High" eGovernment Index - Second in the Arab region
- E-Government Survey 2018
Category: Countries with "Very High" eGovernment Index - Ranked 26th globally and 5th in Asia
- International Open Group Awards 2017
Innovation and excellence in the field of Enterprise Architecture
- E-Government Survey 2016
Ranked 1st in Arab region for eGovernment Readiness
- The Global Information Technology Report 2016
Ranked 3rd globally for Government Vision in Promoting ICT and Providing eServices
- ICTs in Sustainable Development Award 2015
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in ICT for Sustainable Development
- Bahrain & UN through the years (Book)
- ICT Sustainable Development Award (Video, 5 minutes 18 seconds) - United Nations honors the Kingdom of Bahrain
for positioning itself as one of the top 20 worldwide countries - arising from its remarkable performance in 2014 - UN Public Service Award 2014
Improving the Delivery of Public Services category “National Health Information System (I-SEHA)” - UN Public Service Award 2014
Promoting Whole-of-Government Approaches in the Information Age category “The National Contact Centre” - UN Public Service Award 2013
Advances Government Knowledge Management category “Integrated Service Delivery Platform (ISDP)” - United Nations Public Service Award 2012
Advances Government Knowledge Management category (The Integrated Workflow Management System ‘Zajel’ Project)
- FutureGov Award 2012
Public Sector Organization of the Year in the Middle East category
- eWorld Forum Award 2011
Best Innovative Initiative in Governance category “National Enterprise Architecture Project”
- 12th European Bled Forum 2011
Remarkable Efforts of the eGovernment Authority CEO Mr. Mohammed Al Qaed For developing the eGovernment Program in Bahrain and achieved success in leading the authority
- Cisco Innovation Award 2010
Deployment and Successful Implementation of Innovative ICT category “eGovernment Authority" Outstanding Achievements and Efforts
- I4d Award 2008
Best eGovernment Projects and Initiatives category
- United Nations World Summit Award 2010
Mobile Content in ‘M-Government & Participation’ category “Mobile Portal”
- United Nations Public Service Awards 2010
Advancing Knowledge Management in Government category “National Enterprise Architecture Project”
- United Nations Public Service Awards 2010
Improving Transparency, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Service category “eGovernment Portal”
- United Nations Public Service Awards 2010
Outstanding Progress among top 20 countries in the UN eGovernment Development Report - Achieving the 13th position, following its previous rank of 42nd
- The Information & eGovernment Authority’s Strategy
- Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals
- Alignment with National and Local Development Strategies
- Approach to New Emerging Technologies
- Committees contributing to the development of ICT and digital transformation
- Digital Government Strategy Principles
- Government Services Channels
- Impact of the eGovernment Program Initiatives
- Partnerships with the Private Sector
- Savings on Public Spending
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Content Last Updated: 10 Oct, 2024