Manama : Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahain EDB), highlighted Bahrain’s advancement in the 2024 UN E-Government Survey, where the Kingdom advanced 36 places to join the ranks of the world’s leading nations.
The minister said that this achievement reflects Bahrain’s progress across various sectors, as recognised in international reports.
Alkhulaif attributed this success to the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the continuous follow up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
She noted that this accomplishment, alongside advancements in telecommunications infrastructure, electronic services, and human capital, has accelerated Bahrain’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its efforts towards the Digital transformation of government services.
Alkhulaif also underscored Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United Nations by adopting best practices from leading nations in digital transformation.
The minister highlighted that this achievement will further strengthen Bahrain’s position in digital transformation and ensure its continued presence among the top ranks in the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI).
