The Minister of Interior, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, instructed the Information and Electronic Government Authority (iGA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammed AlQaed, awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal of Medical Merit to a number of iGA employees who have supported the Bahrain’s comprehensive efforts to combat the global COVID-19COVID- pandemic.

The move followed the Royal Decree by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to all concerned authorities, to award medals to frontline workers in the health sector, the Bahrain Defense Force, the Ministry of Interior, and all supporting agencies,

On this occasion, AlQaed expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to HM the King for the royal orders to honour all frontliners from the health sector, Bahrain Defense Force, Ministry of Interior and all supportive entities.

He also extended his sincere appreciation to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his support to implement the aspirations of HM the King to honour all employees deserving the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal of Medical Merit. .

He praised iGA employees' commitment and dedication to provide technical support to the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19 .

He affirmed that the iGA will continue to reinforce cooperation and joint efforts to provide all needed support in implementing the digital transformation plans as well as building capacities and skills that enable them dealing with various systems and technologies under different circumstances.

The recipients expressed gratitude to HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reaffirming their commitment towards the national initiatives and the eTransformation program in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Source: Bahrain News Agency