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        CST Among the Top 3 Government Entities in the Digital Transformation Index
        2023



        The Communications, Space and Technology
        Commission (CST)  ranked 3rd place in  the
        Digital Transformation Index, scoring 93.25%,
        besides  achieving  the  first  place  among
        government agencies in the technology, media
        and  logistics  group. The  awarding  ceremony
        took place on the  sidelines  of the  Digital
        Government Forum which was held on 19-20
        December 2023 in Riyadh. With the presence
        of H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, the Minister of
        Communications and Information Technology,
        H.E. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of
        Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, and
        H.E. Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister
        of  Health,  CST  received  the  award  of  Digital
        Transformation  Index  2023,  represented
        by  MR.  Naif  Sheshah,  the  Assistant  Deputy
        Governor for Planning  and  Development.
        This  achievement  stems  from CST’s  efforts
        in  its  digital  transformation  journey during
        2023, which enhanced the levels of regulatory
        excellence  through  implementing  over  60
        digital projects in 2023, as well as achieving
        the  1st  place  in  the  Emerging  Technology
        Adoption Readiness Index among government
        agencies,  besides  designing  a  development
        plan  in  human resources which  includes
        various  initiatives  and  programs  in  building
        skills. It is worth noting that CST had achieved
        5th  place  in  Digital  Transformation  Index  in
        2022, with a 90.80%; in addition to achieving
        the  1st  place in  the  technology, media  and
        logistics group.



        Telecom Sector Plays Key Role in Bahrain's Economic Progress


        His  Royal  Highness  Prince  Salman  bin   of  the  Bahrain  Telecommunications  the  telecommunications  sector, which
        Hamad  Al  Khalifa,  the  Crown  Prince   Company  (Beyon),  His  Excellency  Shaikh   reflect  the  Kingdom’s  commitment  to
        and  Prime  Minister,  affirmed  the  role  of   Abdulla  bin  Khalifa  Al  Khalifa,  and  the   adopting innovative solutions that achieve
        the  telecommunications  sector and the   Deputy Chairman of Beyon and Chairman   the  desired  goals.  He  expressed  pride
        importance  of strengthening  it  to further   of Bahrain Network (BNET), HE Shaikh Ali   in  the  Kingdom’s  national  workforce for
        its  contribution  to the  Kingdom’s  national   bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, at Gudaibiya Palace.   their  successes  in  this  vital  sector, which
        economy. HRH Prince Salman was speaking   HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister   supports  the  Kingdom’s  comprehensive
        as he met yesterday with the  Chairman   commended the  developments  made  in   development process, under the leadership




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