The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed has received the ‘Best CEO in the Government Sector’ award. 

 

The award was presented during The BSCM Excellence Award ceremony organised by the Bahrain Society for Human Capital Management (BSCM) attened by Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. iGA also received the ‘HR Innovation’ award for its initiative The Technical Development Programme (TTDP), recognised as the best public sector initiative. 

 

Al Qaed highlighted Bahrain’s leadership under His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in empowering national leadership and driving innovation across government sectors, yielding achievements in various fields.

 

Ongoing support

He said this award is for the ongoing support of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), in collaboration with government entities to drive digital transformation and develop the workforce to enhance various sectors. iGA’s digital initiatives align with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 and Government Plan (2023 – 2026), particularly in empowering government employees. 

 

Al Qaed was honoured for his strategic vision for human capital, efforts in nurturing national ICT talent both in technical and capacity-building areas and his commitment to employee development, dedication to fostering innovation and professionalism in HR management practices.

 

During the ceremony, iGA’s Technical Development Programme, launched by iGA in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, won the ‘HR Innovation’ award as the best government initiative promoting innovation in HR development. This programme, a key national government project, aligns with Bahrain's national goals and economic recovery plan, fostering creativity and developing technical skills among youth.

 

He said winning the ‘HR Innovation’ award for the Technical Development Programme reflects iGA's commitment to advancing the skills of young graduates and job seekers in ICT. The programme equips participants to tackle future challenges by enhancing their technical expertise, and preparing them for leadership roles in the tech sector while supporting the Bahrainisation of technical positions.

 

GovEmployee app

Al Qaed also praised the GovEmployee app, launched by the Civil Service Bureau in collaboration with iGA, for winning the ‘Digital Transformation in HR’ award. This success reflects the joint efforts and effective integration of digital technologies into HR processes, enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and service delivery.--TradeArabia News Service