Manama: As part of government efforts to enhance service quality and re-engineer procedures, the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, in cooperation with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), has launched a digital service for issuing address cards through the “Benayat” system.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the service links the address card to the building permit and aims to unify procedures, accelerate processing, and support the government’s digital transformation agenda. The processing period has been reduced from five to three working days.
The system integrates with government platforms, including the Population Registry and National Geographic Maps, to enable automated data verification. It allows users to issue, amend or cancel address cards and to print the address certificate immediately after completing electronic payment, using a unified fee mechanism in a single stage without the need for in-person attendance.
The service forms part of the continued development of the “Benayat” system, which seeks to simplify procedures, improve user experience, and enhance efficiency across the construction and urban planning sector through integrated digital solutions.
It is noteworthy that more than 1,300 government services have been documented and published, with around 800 services undergoing development and re-engineering across various sectors, contributing to improved service quality, procedural efficiency, and the advancement of government digital transformation.