Manama: Beyon Solutions, part of the Beyon Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) at the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum. This partnership will lead to the introduction of Bahrain's first AI-ready Sovereign HyperCloud, utilizing Oracle Alloy, marking a significant advancement in Bahrain's digital transformation and data sovereignty initiatives.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the agreement was formalized in the presence of Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Beyon Group, along with senior executives from both organizations. The development of the Sovereign HyperCloud, in collaboration with Oracle and supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, will provide a secure, locally operated cloud platform. It will be the only cloud entirely hosted within Bahrain, ensuring that government entities and enterprises can innovate while maintaining control over their data within national borders.
The iGA will serve as the primary client under the agreement, facilitating cloud adoption across Bahrain's government entities. This will enable data-driven governance, enhance citizen services, and streamline public sector operations. The initiative will also allow government bodies to utilize Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications via the Sovereign HyperCloud to boost efficiency and productivity in service delivery to citizens.
Mohamed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the iGA, stated that the launch aligns with Bahrain's national goals and demonstrates the Authority's commitment to the directives of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology. The partnership is set to strengthen data sovereignty, enhance national digital security, and improve digital government services. The Sovereign HyperCloud will enable the use of AI, automation, and analytics, ensuring that data management is completely within Bahrain, highlighting the Authority's commitment to innovation and digital excellence.
Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Digital Growth at Beyon, remarked that the Sovereign HyperCloud project is a significant step towards advancing Bahrain's digital future. The initiative aims to drive sustainable digital growth through innovation, empowering both government and enterprises to utilize AI and data securely within a national framework.
Nicholas Toon, CEO of Beyon Solutions, noted that the Sovereign HyperCloud signifies a transformative shift in Bahrain's digital landscape. The partnership with the iGA and Oracle allows Bahrain to benefit from advanced cloud and AI capabilities within a sovereign framework, offering over 200 services spanning AI, analytics, and cybersecurity, all managed locally to ensure data governance.
The launch of the Sovereign HyperCloud is in line with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, supporting goals of digital resilience, AI adoption, and cybersecurity. This initiative reinforces Bahrain's status as a regional leader in sovereign cloud innovation and a hub for secure, intelligent digital infrastructure.
Simon AlKhaled, Vice President of Business Applications, Public Sector - Gulf at Oracle, emphasized that the Sovereign HyperCloud's launch is a milestone in Bahrain's digital transformation. By integrating Oracle Alloy in collaboration with Beyon Solutions and the iGA, Bahrain can meld global cloud innovation with national data governance, forming a robust foundation for its Economic Vision 2030.
Oracle Alloy, part of Oracle's distributed cloud, provides service providers and organizations opportunities for business growth and cloud-based innovation, functioning as a comprehensive cloud region supported by Oracle with ongoing updates.