With a relatively small but sophisticated market, Bahrain’s ICT sector is an important driver of export growth in the country, thanks to the scalability of software and services and supportive government policy. As the kingdom looks to capitalise on the digitisation gains made before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, economic recovery plans centre around further ICT development and...
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After weathering a series of global and regional challenges in recent years, Bahrain is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic with strong growth, rising government revenue and a new plan for the future economy. As energy and tourism earnings recover, the kingdom aims to generate sustainable long-term growth opportunities through new sector strategies and transformational infrastructure projects.
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Articles & Analysis | How ICT is set to fuel growth in Bahrain’s digital economy from The Report: Bahrain 2022
With a relatively small but sophisticated market, Bahrain’s ICT sector is an important driver of export growth in the country, thanks to the scalability of software and services, and supportive government policy. As the kingdom looks to capitalise on the digitisation gains made before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, economic recovery plans...
Articles & Analysis | How the rollout of 5G in the GCC is unlocking productivity from The Report: Bahrain 2022
With connectivity widely recognised as a key driver of the post-Covid-19 economic recovery, GCC countries are poised to expand their 5G networks.
Articles & Analysis | Governments work to counter cyberthreats stemming from digitalisation from The Report: Bahrain 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused disruptions across the global economy, from food to energy, and prompted an increase in the number and sophistication of cyberattacks – exacerbating similar impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Articles & Analysis | Bahrain creates digital ecosystem to accelerate innovation from The Report: Bahrain 2022
Bahrain was one of the regional pioneers in liberalising its telecommunications sector and was an early adopter in the GCC of a technology-based strategy to diversify its economy. Following the accelerated wave of digitalisation that accompanied the Covid-19 pandemic, Bahrain aims to enhance its digital ecosystem with the launch of the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA): Interview from The Report: Bahrain 2022
After weathering a series of global and regional challenges in recent years, Bahrain is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic with strong growth, rising government revenue and a new plan for the future economy. As energy and tourism earnings recover, the kingdom aims to generate sustainable long-term growth opportunities through new sector strategies and transformational infrastructure projects.