Manama:The Prime Minister's Office has announced the opening of submissions for the eighth edition of the Government Innovation Competition, known as Fikra. The competition will run from 25 October to 25 November 2026, following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This initiative is part of a vision to foster creativity and innovation within government sectors.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Fikra aims to encourage national talent in the public sector to propose innovative ideas and develop solutions that enhance government operations, improve service quality, and increase performance efficiency. This effort aligns with the comprehensive development goals led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
The eighth edition of Fikra builds on the achievements of previous competitions, which have generated innovative initiatives and projects contributing to enhanced government work streams. The competition serves as a platform for national talent to provide ideas and innovations that offer practical solutions for institutional performance and government services development.
Public sector employees and government enterprises are invited to submit their ideas either individually or in groups, with a maximum of four individuals per group. Submissions can be made through the Prime Minister’s Office website at www.pmo.gov.bh. Ideas should focus on improving the efficiency and performance of government services.
All submissions will undergo a preliminary review by relevant members of the evaluation committee.