Manama, September 26 (BNA) Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired the meeting of the Council of the Ministry of Interior.
The meeting came within the framework of organizational development to achieve excellence in performance by studying all visions and ideas to enhance chances of success and security and service achievements.
The Minister of Interior welcomed the members, stressing that the Kingdom is moving forward in its national path under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He valued the support and follow-up of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to meet the needs of citizens.
The head of public security briefed the council on efforts to enhance security and stability. He highlighted programs to develop security work, public safety and community partnership.
He valued the Minister of Interior’s directives to develop security agencies, especially training, tools and modern technologies, and the expertise of developed countries. The President highlighted the efforts of the Ministry of Interior in combating COVID-19.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) highlighted the latest NPRA projects, including those that have reached their final stages. The council also reported statistics on visa applications and the number of travelers through the Kingdom’s ports in the first half of 2021.
The CEO of the e-Government Authority highlighted the digital transformation of the services of the Ministry of Interior until the third quarter of 2021, including 117 e-services.
The next phase includes nine services that will be launched soon, while 26 e-services are under implementation.
He referred to a plan to develop ID card services through a strategic plan to deal with ID appointments.
In addition, a set of electronic services will be launched and the first of its kind in the region, the self-service portal, to serve more than 200,000 beneficiaries.
The briefing also shed light on a national portal for Bahrain experts as part of the initiatives of the national plan to enhance the spirit of belonging to the homeland and enhance the values of nationalism (Bahrainona), under the supervision of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development. Authority. It is a platform for a database of experts and professionals in Bahrain.
The CEO of the National Cyber Security Center presented a summary of the center’s operations, initiatives and projects.
The Minister of Interior expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members of the Council and their role in achieving the desired goals.
He wished them success in serving the country.
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