Bahrain to overhaul ID card system with Thales contract

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain has taken steps towards modernizing the country's ID card system with the recent signing of an agreement with Thales, a global technology company. The agreement, aimed at revamping Bahrain’s ID card infrastructure and improving the cards’ biometric features, reflects the commitment of both parties to advancing the nation’s digital capabilities, according to an announcement by the country’s official news agency.

Signed by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, iGA chief executive, …

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