Manama: The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has announced the extension of the submission deadline for the 13th eGovernment Excellence Award to Thursday, July 3, 2025, in response to requests from interested participants.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the deadline extension is intended to grant more time for entities and individuals to submit their digital initiatives via www.egovaward.bh. This 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 community needs and elevate government services.
The iGA revealed that the individual category emphasizes its commitment to attracting creative and innovative talents. It aims to provide a platform for a pool of innovative digital ideas, 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 the overall digital sector.
The award's public and private sector categories include Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilisation 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 to take advantage of the extended deadline to submit entries via www.egovaward.bh and follow iGA's social media accounts @iGABahrain for upcoming updates. Registration closes on July 3, after which judges will select innovative projects that advance digital excellence and high-quality service delivery for citizens and residents.