On this occasion, iGA’s Deputy Chief Executive for eTransformation Mr. Ali Abdulaziz Janahi affirmed that this move is part of the continued efforts to enhance digital transformation in government services to be more convenient for beneficiaries.

He noted that this initiative is in line with the continuous follow-up of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, chaired by His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, and in coordination with government entities to execute the government mobile applications Merger plan.

Mr. Ali Janahi highlighted that the plan aims to merging existing government apps into three main platforms: “MyGov” for individuals, “AlTajir” for businesses and investors, and “Bahrain” app for visitors. He also noted the iGA’s ongoing efforts to further enhance the “MyGov” app by adding more government services that represent key priorities for the public.

The Deputy Chief Executive for eTransformation stated that bundle of services that have been migrated from Islamiyat app to the “MyGov” app includes services provided in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, such as Zakat and charity donations services , mosques locations and Islamic centers , identifying Sharia institutes, prayer timings and the Hijri calendar according to the Al Zubarah and Bahrain calendar, Qibla direction, daily moon status, and the Gregorian calendar . He also mentioned that the Adhan audio feature was recently activated within the app in response to public suggestions. In addition, the ““Fael Khair”” service, provided in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, has also been transferred to the “MyGov” app under the Islamic Affairs services category.  

Mr. Janahi further indicated that the Ramadan Majalis service, provided by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), has also been migrated from the “Islamiyat” app to the “MyGov” app.

It is worth mentioning that the unified “MyGov” app for individuals currently offers 111 features and services provided by 15 government entities. Furthermore, as part of the implementation of the government smart applications merger plan, the iGA has so far transferred and integrated the services of the “Be Aware”, Bahrain Post, and Electricity & Water Services applications into the “MyGov” app.

For further information and inquiries, interested individuals may contact the Government Services Contact Center at 80008001 or submit their suggestions, inquiries, and feedback through the national suggestions and complaints system “Tawasul” or via the “Tawasul” application.

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