Sijilat 3.0 system simplifies Bahraini business operations

TDT | Manama                                     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Sijilat 3.0 system was launched yesterday to make it easier to do business in Bahrain by offering a single online portal where businesses can apply for, change, and renew their commercial registrations.

Industry and Commerce Minister Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro attended the launch of Sijilat 3.0, in cooperation with the Information and e-Government Authority (iGA), Bahrain Post, and Cisco, during a press conference held at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) building.

Samir Abdullah Nass, BCCI Chairman, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO of iGA, Dr. Zakaria Ahmed Al Khaja, Deputy CEO of iGA, and Nibras Mohammed Ali Talib, Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial Registration and Companies at MOIC, attended.

The commercial registration system "Sijilat" is an integrated electronic portal that aims to contribute to providing a commercial investment environment that attracts Bahraini, Gulf, and international investors and facilitates the establishment of commercial projects and the completion of any requirements related to commercial activities.

The minister affirmed the ministry’s commitment to developing initiatives that boost the economic and commercial sectors as part of the comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the keen follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He said that the launch of Sijilat 3.0 aims to further develop and improve the quality of services provided by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce by implementing the latest technologies that enable investors to manage their businesses easily and from anywhere in the world.

Improvements in the new system update include a collection of new e-services, which facilitate and reduce steps to access services by 60%. Fakhro indicated that the improved system uses modern programming techniques that suit the format of various devices, in addition to other new services.