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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BRAVE TV wins BDCA 2025 award for Media and E-Information
BRAVE TV was nationally recognized by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) under the patronage of Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, receiving the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) for Excellence in the Media and E-Information sector. With coverage in over 160 countries, BRAVE TV has more fans than most global broadcasters. BRAVE CF's broadcast system allows fans to watch BRAVE fights live, follow athletes through original series, documentaries, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. 'I would like to thank HH bin Hamad al khalifa for his vision and leadership to develop mixed martial arts and sports in the kingdom. This national recognition highlights the role of Brave TV in digitization of sports industry and providing a place for all combat sports fans to be a part of.' stated the President of BRAVE Combat Federation, Mohammed Shahid. The BDCA Awards are among Bahrain's top awards for digital innovation. The judging and selection criteria include innovation, scalability, local and global economic impact, and usability. 'Under the leadership of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Mohammed Shahid, BRAVE TV was created to digitally transform MMA from Bahrain to the world. Built to deliver a seamless and immersive viewing experience, it aims to connect fans globally and establish itself as the region's leading OTT platform for combat sports,' stated Ibtisam Ali, head of IT.


Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BDCA 2025 recognizes creative tech solutions that empower Bahrain
TDT | Manama Bahrain honored 30 pioneering digital initiatives at the 2025 Bahrain Digital Content Awards (BDCA), held under the patronage of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. The ceremony, hosted by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) in collaboration with WorkSmart, gathered leaders from government, business, and tech communities to spotlight Bahrain's growing leadership in digital transformation. Tareq Fakhroo, Chairman of BTECH, shared heartfelt praise for the winners, saying, 'Their creative and forward-thinking ideas are helping shape the future of digital innovation in Bahrain and strengthening our country's position as a hub for technology in the region.' He added that the wide variety of winning projects shows how far Bahrain has come in both its service and production sectors. 'These 30 projects highlight a dynamic and growing digital landscape,' Fakhroo said, 'and they play a big role in helping us move closer to the goals set out in Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.' Speaking at the ceremony, Ahmed Al Hujairy, Chairman of the BDCA Awards, expressed his joy in celebrating this year's winners. 'It's truly inspiring to see so many innovative and future-focused projects being recognised,' he said. 'These initiatives stood out for offering smart, practical, and scalable digital solutions that align with global trends. We're proud to have had a panel of local and international experts carefully evaluate all entries and select the best.' Spotlight on the Winners In the Government and Citizen Engagement category, four groundbreaking public service solutions were honored. These included the eShabab mobile app by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the official website of Government Hospitals, the Virtual Customer Service Center from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, and the AI-Driven Drug Addiction Recovery System developed by the Ministry of Interior. For their commitment to inclusive technology, winners in the Inclusion and Empowerment category included the ATTA App by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, the Shura Council's website, the MP Portal by the Council of Representatives, and the Smart Inspection System (SI) by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority. In the field of urban transformation, Smart Settlements and Urbanization winners impressed with citizen-centric platforms like the Property Check system by the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and the Electricity Consumption Dashboard developed by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI R&D Center. Commerce and innovation went hand in hand in the Business and Commerce category. Recognised for their impact were Tijara by Bahrain Development Bank, Hadeya (E-Gift) by The BENEFIT Company, the Sahel App by Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, and Flight Operations Hub by Gulf Air Group. The digital celebration of culture was evident in the Culture and Heritage winners: Travelage Platform by Travilege Solutions and Water Taxi Booking App by Urbansoft Technologies. The future of education was front and center in the Learning and Education category, with winners like Maryam AI Learning Assistant by Gulf University, AI-Powered Talent Platform by Lumofy, Teacherless AI Classroom by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI R&D Center, and the BBS Parents App from Bahrain Bayan School. For their strides in sustainability, the Environment and Green Energy category applauded the ML Platform by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Center and the Beyon Green Energy Program by Beyon. In health tech, the Health and Wellbeing category awarded Participant Registration Solution and Organ Donation Services by the Ministry of Health, and the Digital Health Care Platform by Ideas Technology W.L.L. The media world also had its share of trailblazers. In the Media and E-Information category, 's Digital Ad Robot, BraveCF TV by BRAVE Combat Federation, and albilad newspaper's website were celebrated for pushing digital boundaries in content and engagement. Finally, the AI-Driven Business Content category recognized DOO for its Multilingual AI-Powered Customer Experience Platform, showcasing Bahrain's growing role in intelligent business solutions. Award Chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Hujairy summed it up best: 'These projects are not just award-winners; they are blueprints for Bahrain's future in digital excellence. We hope they inspire others to innovate, scale, and lead.' As Bahrain continues to embrace AI and emerging tech, events like the BDCA not only celebrate achievement—they serve as powerful reminders of the Kingdom's vision to lead in the digital age. List of the winners Government and Citizen Engagement eShabab Mobile App – Ministry of Youth Affairs Official Government Hospitals Website Virtual Customer Service Center – Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning AI-Driven Drug Addiction Recovery and Policy Optimization System – Ministry of Interior Inclusion and Empowerment ATTA Mobile App – Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Shura Council Official Website MP Portal – Council of Representatives Smart Inspection System (SI) – Labour Market Regulatory Authority Smart Settlements and Urbanization Property Check Platform – Survey and Land Registration Bureau Electricity Consumption Dashboard – HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center Business and Commerce Tijara Platform – Bahrain Development Bank Hadeya (E-Gift) Feature – The BENEFIT Company Sahel App – Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company Flight Operations Hub – Gulf Air Group Culture and Heritage Travelage Platform – Travilege Solutions Water Taxi Booking Application – Urbansoft Technologies Middle East WLL Learning and Education Maryam AI Learning Assistant – Gulf University AI-Powered Talent Management Platform – Lumofy W.L.L Teacherless AI Classroom – HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center BBS Parents App – Bahrain Bayan School


Biz Bahrain
6 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Bahrain Digital Content Award Honours 30 Trailblazing Projects from Public and Private Sectors
The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), in strategic partnership with WorkSmart for Events Management, hosted the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) 2025 ceremony with the presence and in the presence of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman Shura Council. The prestigious event gathered dignitaries, senior officials, and representatives from both governmental institutions and private sector organisations. A total of 30 pioneering digital initiatives were recognised as winners across eleven diverse categories, showcasing Bahrain's growing leadership in digital innovation. In the Government and Citizen Engagement category, four transformative government projects were awarded: the eShabab mobile application developed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the official Government Hospitals website, the Virtual Customer Service Center from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, and the Nationwide AI-Driven Drug Addiction Recovery and Policy Optimization System launched by the Ministry of Interior. In the Inclusion and Empowerment category, the ATTA Mobile App from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) was among the winners, along with the Shura Council's official website, the MP Portal developed by the Council of Representatives, and the Smart Inspection System (SI) introduced by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority. Under the Smart Settlements and Urbanization category, accolades were given to the Property Check platform from the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and the Electricity Consumption Dashboard by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center, both of which provide advanced, citizen-centric services using modern technologies. Winners in the Business and Commerce category included the Tijara platform by the Bahrain Development Bank, Hadeya (E-gift) feature by The BENEFIT Company, the Sahel App developed by Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, and the Flight Operations Hub from Gulf Air Group, each of which has made a significant impact on commerce and user experience in Bahrain. In the Culture and Heritage category, the award recognised Travilege Platform by Travilege Solutions and the Water Taxi Booking Application by Urbansoft Technologies Middle East WLL, both contributing to the preservation and enhancement of cultural experiences through digital tools. The Learning and Education category honoured the Maryam AI Learning Assistant from Gulf University, the AI-Powered Talent Management Platform by Lumofy W.L.L, the Teacherless AI Classroom by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center, and the BBS Parents App by Bahrain Bayan School. In the Environment and Green Energy category, two initiatives stood out: the ML Platform developed by the HH Shaikh Nasser AI Research and Development Center, and the Beyon Green Energy Program launched by Beyon, both contributing to sustainable development through advanced technologies. The Health and Wellbeing category awarded three projects: the Participant Registration Solution and Organ Donation Services, both introduced by the Ministry of Health, and the Digital Health Care Platform developed by ideas Technology W.L.L, reflecting progress in digital healthcare access and innovation. In the Media and E-Information category, the award was shared among for its Digital Ad Robot, BraveCF TV by BRAVE Combat Federation, and the albilad newspaper website developed by albilad newspaper, all of which are redefining digital media engagement in Bahrain. Finally, the AI-Driven Business Content category recognised DOO for its Multilingual AI-Powered Customer Experience Platform, which exemplifies the use of intelligent content solutions in enhancing customer interaction. On this occasion, Mr. Tareq Fakhroo, Chairman BTECH, extended his congratulations to the winners, stating, 'We take immense pride in celebrating the outstanding achievements of this year's BDCA winners, who have presented innovative digital projects that contribute significantly to Bahrain's evolving digital landscape. Honouring 30 winning initiatives this year marks a major milestone in the award's journey, as the BDCA has become a much-anticipated annual platform where individuals and organisations showcase their digital content initiatives, further boosting their impact and visibility while reinforcing Bahrain's reputation as a regional and international innovation and technology hub.' Mr. Fakhroo added, 'This edition has seen remarkable entries that reflect the advanced maturity of Bahrain's service and production sectors. The diversity of winning projects underscores how digital content has become deeply embedded across industries, forming a robust ecosystem that supports knowledge economy development and propels the Kingdom closer to the goals outlined in Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.' Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ahmed Al Hujairy, the award chairman, commented, 'We are delighted to acknowledge the innovative and forward-looking projects honoured at this year's BDCA. These initiatives stood out for their emphasis on smart, scalable solutions aligned with global digital transformation trends. The winners were selected through a rigorous evaluation process led by a distinguished panel of local and international experts. The BDCA will continue to spotlight and promote exemplary digital models, reinforcing Bahrain's role as a fertile ground for digital innovation and tech-driven progress.'


Biz Bahrain
05-07-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Charthouse Bahrain Harbour Named 'Hotel of the Year' at Power List Middle East Awards 2025
Charthouse Bahrain Harbour has been honored with the prestigious 'Hotel of the Year' title at the Power List Middle East Awards 2025, held at The Regency Hotel Bahrain. The ceremony took place under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, and was graced by the presence of His Excellency Jamal Mohammed Fakhro, First Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, as the guest of honour. This accolade stands as a powerful testament to the hotel's commitment to excellence in hospitality. Operated by Areen Hospitality, Charthouse Bahrain Harbour has, within just two years of its opening, established itself as a prominent landmark in Bahrain Bay. The hotel continues to contribute meaningfully to the Kingdom's growing tourism and hospitality sector. Dr. Essa Faqeeh, CEO of Areen Hospitality, expressed his pride in this recognition, stating: 'This award is a reflection of Charthouse Bahrain Harbour's ability to distinguish itself in a short time as a leading destination for travelers from Bahrain, the GCC, and around the world. The hotel has become a benchmark for institutional excellence and a symbol of innovation and adaptability within Bahrain's hospitality landscape.' He further added: 'Charthouse Bahrain Harbour is a unique boutique property thoughtfully designed for families and business travelers alike. Its spacious apartment-style accommodations, combined with a host of premium amenities, offer an exceptional guest experience. The hotel has become an icon that enriches the visitor journey in Bahrain encouraging extended stays and engagement with the integrated offerings of Bahrain Bay, particularly the marina.'


Daily Tribune
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Taha International Honoured with Power List Awards Middle East 2025
TAHA International for Industrial Services, headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been awarded the prestigious Power List Middle East Award 2025 in the category of Sustainable Manufacturing. The award was presented during the second edition of the annual Power List Awards ceremony, hosted by Roshcomm, and held in the presence of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, who personally presented the awards to the winners. Commenting on the award, Mr. Ammar Awachi, CEO of Taha International, commented: 'We are honoured to receive this award, which reflects an enduring path of perseverance, and a clear strategic vision grounded in sustainability and innovation. At Taha, we have worked tirelessly to develop a distinguished Bahraini industrial model centred on zero-waste hot dross processing and resource recovery, while contributing to national goals for carbon neutrality by 2060. This recognition affirms that we are progressing on the right path towards a more responsible and sustainable aluminium sector.'