Manama: As part of the Global Digital Twinning Initiative for eGovernment excellence, initiated by the Kingdom of Bahrain in December 2024, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Digital Development Agency (ANADEN) of the Union of the Comoros.
This initiative came in line with the directives of His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), aiming at strengthening bilateral and multilateral digital cooperation with friendly countries and supporting their efforts in advancing eGovernment and digital transformation.
The MoU was signed by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), representing Bahrain, while the Union of the Comoros was represented by Said Moinou Ahmed, Director General of the National Digital Development Agency. The signing took place during a virtual meeting held between the two parties.
Al Qaed, iGA’s Chief Executive said that the signing of the MoU reflects the significant progress achieved by the Kingdom of Bahrain in the fields of eGovernment and digital transformation, as well as the expertise and successful experiences that have reinforced its position as a leading regional and international role model. He emphasized that Bahrain’s global partnership initiatives reflect its firm belief in the importance of knowledge and expertise exchange in advancing government performance and enhancing service efficiency on an international scale.
Al Qaed added that the MoU encompasses several areas of cooperation, most notably Bahrain’s support for the Union of the Comoros in improving its performance in the United Nations eGovernment Development Index (EGDI), as well as collaboration in the development and implementation of more efficient and effective digital government services. The agreement also provides for the exchange of technical and advisory expertise, and capacity-building initiatives in the fields of eGovernment and digital transformation.
Furthermore, the areas of cooperation include the exchange of official visits, the organization of training programs, workshops, and specialized sessions, in addition to sharing relevant information, studies, and statistics. These efforts aim to strengthen knowledge integration and facilitate the exchange of successful experiences and best practices between both parties.
It is worth mentioning that the Global Digital Government Twinning Initiative is one of Bahrain’s strategic initiatives designed to provide a comprehensive platform for the exchange of digital expertise and knowledge, support the implementation of joint projects, and offer advisory tools, practical labs, and government service simulations. These efforts contribute to enhancing government performance and ensuring the sustainability of digital development.
