Manama, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, commended Bahrain’s achievement in the 2024 UN E-Government Survey, where the Kingdom ranked 18th globally, advancing 36 positions to be among the top nations in the E-Government Development Index (EGDI).

The minister highlighted the advancement of Bahrain’s telecommunications and IT sector, attributing this success to the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the efforts of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted that these efforts have strengthened the sector’s infrastructure, making it more attractive for investment and supporting comprehensive economic development.

Al Kaabi also commended the role of the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MCICT), chaired by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, in securing this global accomplishment.

He no
ted that Bahrain’s 10th place ranking in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII), an improvement of 55 places from the 2022 report, underscores the efforts of Team Bahrain, including the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), and the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA).

This achievement, overseen by the Ministerial Committee, contributed to Bahrain’s success, as telecommunications infrastructure forms a key component of the E-Government Development Index, Al Kaabi added.

Source: Bahrain News Agency