Manama:The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) is actively participating in the 2nd Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector, 2026, which is taking place at Exhibition World Bahrain under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The event runs from September 29 to October 3.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Summit is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Eskan Bank in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. This event is a part of the 4th GCC Housing Week.
During the Summit, iGA is showcasing a variety of digital services through Bahrain's National Portal, bahrain.bh, and its digital channels. These services enhance access to digital housing and real estate services, utilizing the updated eKey 2.0. The offerings include applications for housing requests, Mazaya requests, housing financing applications, and the BENEFIT Credit Report service. Additional services provided are updates for contact and bank account details, housing request status inquiries, electronic contract notifications and registrations, address certificate registrations, transfer of property title deeds, land survey requests, and the purchase of cadastral maps.
The iGA is also highlighting the MyGov App, a unified digital platform that provides access to numerous governmental services. The app is being continuously developed and expanded to improve the accessibility of various government services.
In addition to this, the iGA is presenting systems and platforms like the Building Permit System "Benayat" and the Planning Platform, which aim to enhance digital integration, streamline government procedures, and improve service quality for the business sector.
The Bahrain Open Data Portal (data.gov.bh) is another focus of the iGA's showcase. This portal provides open government data to support innovation and the development of digital solutions and services across different fields.
The iGA's involvement in the Summit demonstrates its ongoing commitment to enhancing eGovernment services and digital channels, improving user experiences, and supporting Bahrain's digital transformation. Visitors are encouraged to explore the iGA's latest eServices and digital projects at Hall 8 during the event. For more details, including exhibition visiting hours, attendees can visit the official event website housingsummit.bhc.