Bahrain & Kuwait Sign MOU for Collaboration in Cloud Computing
07 Oct 2018
Following Cabinet’s approval and in line with relationships between both countries, the Kingdom of Bahrain – represented by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) - signed a MoU in the field of Cloud Computing with Kuwait - represented by the Communication & Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA). The MOU facilitates government processes, increases efficiency and contributes to speeding the implementation of projects while maintaining security and confidentiality of information and data.
The MOU was signed between Mr. Mohamed Ali AlQaed, Chief Executive of iGA, representing Bahrain together with Eng. Salim Muthib AlOzainah, CEO and CITRA Board of Directors Chairman, representing Kuwait. Attendees also included a number of officials from both entities.
On such occasion, Eng. AlOzainah expressed his delight in signing with Bahrain the MOU which demonstrates the strong ties between both neighboring countries as well as stressing that such initiative comes in line with achieving Kuwait’s Vision 2035 that aims at supporting eTransformation. He also added that Kuwait has recently held a number of MOUs in the field of IT so as to keep pace with the advanced technology and meet the future needs of Kuwait.
On his part, Mr. AlQaed praised the efforts exerted by Kuwait as it is one of the GCC countries which lead in benefiting from Bahrain’s experiences within the Cloud Computing field. He also highlighted the positive impact of this initiative to develop, enhance and sustain the quality of services provided to users; in addition to providing the appropriate environment to attract more foreign investments to the region. He continued that the Kingdom is always pleased to exchange experiences with all countries which support government direction in developing government services and accelerating eTransformation in all sectors.
In 2017, the Kingdom of Bahrain has adopted the ‘Cloud First’ Policy in the public sector – becoming the first Arab country to adopt such policy and one of the first worldwide.