stc pay Bahrain and PLDT Global have signed a strategic partnership at LEAP 2025 to integrate PLDT Global’s services into stc pay’s app. This collaboration will offer the Filipino community in Bahrain flexible digital payment solutions, including mobile wallet top-ups, bill payments, and more, driving digital transformation and business growth.
Bahrain has launched the My Gov app, providing 41 eServices from nine government entities. Developed in partnership with CrediMax, the app offers a unified login and integrates with eKey 2.0 for accessing personal documents. It reflects the country’s commitment to digital transformation and enhancing user experience.
Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, led the country’s delegation at the Saudi-Bahrain Investment Forum, emphasizing strong economic ties with Saudi Arabia. Discussions focused on boosting investments in infrastructure, technology, and key sectors, aligning with both Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and Saudi Vision 2030.
Beyon Solutions and Oracle have partnered to launch a sovereign cloud region in Bahrain, offering access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services. This collaboration aims to support Bahrain’s digital economy, providing businesses and government entities with secure, low-latency cloud solutions and expert managed services.
Batelco, in partnership with Qareeb Data Centres, has signed a contract to develop Bahrain’s first White Space Data Centre at Beyon Data Oasis. This project will provide essential colocation services, establishing Bahrain as a major tech hub in the Middle East and meeting the growing demand for advanced data infrastructure.
Tamkeen is supporting 14 leading Bahraini tech companies at the LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh. This collaboration provides an opportunity for the companies to engage with the global tech community, secure investment, and explore strategic partnerships, advancing Bahrain’s digital economy and competitiveness in the private sector.
VA Tech Wabag has secured a $14 million contract from BAPCO Refining for the operation and maintenance of an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bahrain. The seven-year contract emphasizes WABAG’s technological excellence and strengthens its presence in the region’s water treatment sector, using advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology.
Ericsson and Batelco have expanded Batelco’s mobile broadband network in Bahrain to enhance 4G and 5G coverage and capacity. The upgrade includes new RAN products, cloud-native Mediation technology, and capacity expansions, ensuring improved connectivity for consumers and enterprises, while supporting future-ready digital services.
Bahrain has launched the Bahrain Skills and Gender Parity Accelerator in collaboration with the World Economic Forum to close the gender skills gap in high-growth industries. The initiative will help increase the participation of Bahraini workers and support the country’s digital transformation and gender equality efforts.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched a campaign to regulate e-commerce businesses, requiring registration of e-store links, secure payment methods, clear return policies, and timely deliveries. Non-compliance will lead to legal consequences, aiming to protect consumers, promote fair competition, and boost the country’s digital economy.
