The 2025 categories are divided into Public and Private Sector Awards, including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Project for Digital Transformation, Best Applications for Smart Devices, and the Citizen Award category ,includes the Best Digital idea or Initiative.
The Information & eGovernment Authority emphasized that the Best Digital Initiative Award encourages individuals to submit proposals for launching or enhancing eServices that contribute to national digital development.
Public and private sector organizations with innovative digital environment that supports digital transformation and innovation-fostering policies are invited to compete for the Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation Award, highlighting exemplary practices for others to follow.
The Best Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Award recognizes how organizations leverage AI to enhance services and operations, reflecting Bahrain's growing focus on this technology. The award provides a platform for showcasing AI innovations while offering the ability to learn from the Kingdom’s efforts. Organizations can also compete in other categories including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, and Best Integrated eServices.
With regards to the Best Applications for Smart Devices Award, this category is catered to private sector and NGO’s only, in line with the governments towards mobile apps merger, and provide services through three key apps: MyGov for citizens, AlTajir for businesses and investors, and Bahrain App for visitors.
Participants from public, private sectors, NGO’s and individuals must submit initiatives and projects that have not been winner the 2023 eGovernment Excellence Award. Reviewing the eligibility criteria on the award website before submission is recommended.
It is worth mentioning that the iGA will host a briefing session for interested participants, with details to be announced shortly. For further information, participants can contact the Government Services Contact Center at 80008001 or visit
www.egovaward.bh.
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