eServices transaction amounts jump 257% to over BD200 million in H1 2021

  • Date: 17-Aug-2021
  • Source: Bizbahrain
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Bahrain
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eServices transaction amounts jump 257% to over BD200 million in H1 2021

Revenues from eServices across channels exceeded BD200 million during the first half of 2021, soaring by 257% compared to the same period last year, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said. The results, announced in an H1 2021 report, reflect the role of eServices in matching the demands of individuals, government entities, and business owners, particularly during the pandemic, and their steady progress towards achieving the Kingdom’s digital transformation aspirations. The number of financial transactions carried out through e different electronic channels in the first half of this year exceeded 1.6 million, double the number recorded during the same period last year, indicating a high level of trust in the quality of services provided. Advanced technologies deployed in carrying out these tasks have contributed to enhancing the quality of government performance. iGA Acting Chief Executive, Dr. Zakareya Ahmed AlKhajah said that digital transformation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives are given the highest priority by the Kingdom’s senior leadership. He noted that the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology (SCICT), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, continuously issues directives in this regard. He also highlighted the directives and support of the Minister