Government entities can submit their nominations for the prestigious GCC digital government award from today until September 3.
In line with Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the GCC, the kingdom will host the 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026, one of the GCC’s leading initiatives aimed at recognising outstanding digital government projects and initiatives.
The award, which will be presented later this year, also showcases successful government experiences and best practices as well as enhance a culture of innovation and excellence in digital government across member states.
Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) chief executive officer Mohammed Al Qaed said yesterday that the award serves as a regional platform for highlighting distinguished digital initiatives and projects across member states.
It recognises government achievements and promotes innovation through the adoption of advanced technologies, he said.
Mr Al Qaed noted that the award contributes to enhancing government performance, improving the quality of services delivered to beneficiaries and facilitating the exchange of best practices in the field of digital government.
hosting of the award by Bahrain, alongside its chairmanship of the current session of the GCC ministerial committee for digital government, reflects the kingdom’s advanced position in digital government and highlights its commitment to supporting GCC co-operation by strengthening the exchange of expertise and best practices, he said.
The award comprises nine specialised categories covering various areas of digital government: Best Digital Government Service, Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, Best Open Data Initiative, Best Digital Inclusion Initiative, Best Digital Initiatives for Community Participation, Digitally Distinguished Government Entity, Best Purpose-Driven Digital Game, Best Government Initiative for Digital Capacity-Building, and Best Integrated Government Application. The nomination period will be open from today to September 3 for government entities across GCC member states, in co-ordination with the digital government authorities in each member state.
The award is one of the GCC initiatives endorsed by the GCC ministerial committee in 2009. The kingdom will host the seventh edition of the award this year.
The first round was held in Oman in 2009, followed by Kuwait, 2011; the UAE, 2013; Bahrain, 2015 and Saudi Arabia in 2023. The last round was hosted by Kuwait again in 2025.
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