Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BTECH will host its Majlis at the Royal University for Women to bring together technology leaders, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss artificial intelligence and its role in driving business growth. The event aims to strengthen collaboration between the ICT sector and academia while supporting Bahrain’s vision for a competitive, innovation-driven digital economy.
Bahrain’s joint team from Bahrain Polytechnic and the University of Bahrain won first place in the Network Track of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Finals. The victory highlights Bahrain’s commitment to developing ICT talent and the Polytechnic’s role in delivering practical, industry-aligned education. Huawei’s partnership supports skill development aligned with its Intelligent World 2030 vision.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Ministry of Labour have opened registration for the third batch of Bahrain’s Technical Development Programme (TTDP), aimed at training Bahraini IT graduates. The program will provide on-the-job training, enhancing skills for employment in the public and private sectors. Registration ends May 30.
The 12th MEET ICT Conference and Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX) will focus on AI advancements, showcasing innovations in sectors such as cybersecurity, blockchain, and e-commerce. The event aims to foster business connections and explore investment opportunities, further supporting Bahrain’s ambition to lead in digital transformation.
The 12th edition of the MEET ICT Conference and Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX) will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and their role in Bahrain’s digital transformation. The event, with the theme “AI for All,” will showcase innovations in AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and more, fostering business growth and investment opportunities.
The 74th ICT Governance Committee meeting in Bahrain, chaired by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, reviewed significant digital initiatives, including a virtual court project, an EV charger payment app, and an animal registration system. Bahrain also celebrated its ranking of 18th in the UN’s eGovernment Development report 2024.