Official & Government Sites
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http://www.ega.gov.bh
Country: Bahrain
The eGovernment Authority (eGA) was established in August 2007 by Royal Decree No (69). Reporting to the Cabinet, the eGA is responsible for coordinating and executing e-government initiatives in line with the strategies, plans, and programs set by the Supreme Council for Information Communication Technology (SCICT), headed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The eGA's role entails everything from proposing overall policies and appropriate legislations to the SCICT for approval to overseeing the execution of the approved SCICT programs. This includes suggesting required IT programs, facilitating communications and services between all government entities, opening new e-channels for e-government services, and offering technical and knowledge-based support to the ministries and other government entities.
Currently, the eGA is working on executing the plans contained within Bahrain's e-Government strategy to achieve the ambitious Bahraini e-initiatives, it offers over 200 governmental services electronically via various communication channels within 3 years to all citizens, residents, and businesses of Bahrain.
eGovernment Authority Al Barsha Building (Opposite Bahrain International Airport) Building no. 145, Road no. 2403, Block no. 224 Muharraq - Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone: +973 17 388 388 Fax: +973 17 388 338 P.O. Box: 75533
Email: info@ega.gov.bh Website: www.ega.gov.bh
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