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19/08/2025

The Indian Ladies Association (ILA), Bahrain, successfully hosted its much-anticipated event, India78 Unplugged – The ILA Quiz 2025 at Epix Cinema Dana Mall, marking an evening of intellect, culture, and community spirit.

The quiz brought together corporate teams, community participants, and quiz enthusiasts, creating an engaging platform that highlighted India’s heritage, history, and achievements. The evening witnessed an atmosphere of enthusiasm, camaraderie, and healthy competition, making it a truly memorable occasion.

ILA President, Smitha Jensen, extended her gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the event. “The ILA Quiz 2025 was not only a celebration of knowledge but also of unity and shared experiences. We are deeply grateful to our participants, sponsors, ILA members, and the executive committee for their unwavering support and dedication in making this event outstanding,” she said.

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16/08/2025

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the leading bank in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed an agreement with Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) to introduce an invoice discounting solution for Alba’s SME suppliers. This partnership aims to improve cash flow for suppliers and expedite payment processes—ultimately supporting their financial stability and empowering them to grow and scale their operations.

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14/08/2025

Lulu Hypermarket has launched its vibrant "Grand India Utsav," bringing the flavors, fashions, and festivities of India to the community in Bahrain in celebration of Indian Independence Day. The festival, inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob at Lulu Hypermarket Dana Mall, features an array of promotions on Indian products and highlights the cultural ties between the two nations.

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12/08/2025

The Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee (Taqyeem Committee) has launched the Outstanding Government Customer Service Representative Programme, an initiative aimed at measuring customer satisfaction with public services. A short survey will be sent to customers immediately after they utilise government services at participating government service centres. This initiative supports the Kingdom’s broader efforts to improve service quality.

11/08/2025

Bahrain Bolsters E-commerce with New Virtual Mall and ‘eFada’ Trust Seal

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is strengthening Bahrain’s e-commerce landscape with two key initiatives aimed at supporting local businesses and boosting consumer confidence. The new themall.bh virtual mall and the existing eCommerce Seal System (eFada) work together to create a robust and trusted digital marketplace.

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27/07/2025

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued Royal Decree (41) of 2025, appointing Shaikh Khalid bin Humood bin Abdullah Al Khalifa as the new Governor of the Capital Governorate, succeeding Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa for a four-year term.
This strategic appointment reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to progress and effective governance.

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11/07/2025

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29/06/2025

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has extended the submission deadline for the 13th eGovernment Excellence Award till Thursday, 3 July 2025, in response to the requests from the interested participants. The deadline extension aims to grant more time for the entities and individuals to submit their digital initiatives via www.egovaward.bh. The extension provides an opportunity for public and private sector institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals to join Bahrain’s digital excellence journey.

The iGA highlighted that the Awards' individuals' category encourages young national talents to submit innovative digital ideas that address, and tackle community needs and elevate government services.

The iGA revealed that Individual category affirms its commitment to attract creative and innovative talents, and provide a platform for a pool of innovative digital ideas, while enabling public and private entities to review and potentially adopt these proposals as tangible projects. The iGA specifically encouraged young people to unleash their creativity and contribute to overall Bahrain's digital sector.
The award’s public and private sectors category includes Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Best Project for Digital Transformation. The iGA emphasized the award as a key national platform for recognizing leading technological initiatives, highlighting entities' digital efforts, and showcasing these projects locally and globally.
The iGA urged interested institutions and individuals take advantage of the extended deadline to submit entries via www.egovaward.bh and follow iGA’s social media accounts for upcoming updates. Registration closes on Thursday, 3 July 2025, after which judges will select innovative projects that advance digital excellence and high-quality service delivery for citizens and residents.

20/06/2025

As part of precautionary civil protection measures to enhance public safety, the siren alert feature has been activated on “MyGov” app

To benefit from this service, users need to update the
“MyGov” app to the latest version via official stores on iOS, Android, and Huawei devices, and activate the “General Notifications” option within the app’s settings.
Download “MyGov” app via bahrain.bh/apps

16/06/2025

As part of our ongoing emergency preparation, the Civil Defense will be conducting a nationwide siren test tomorrow, Tuesday, at 9:00 AM across Bahrain.

This is just a routine drill to ensure the system is fully functional and can effectively reach all residents. There's no need to panic

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