ICT

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 cybersecurity preparedness. The authorities are seeking to attract regional and international investment not only in the sector itself, but also in other industries with sizeable IT requirements that Bahrain is well placed to serve.

This chapter contains an interview with Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive, Information & eGovernment Authority.