In cooperation with iGA, Transportation Ministry Announces Bahrain Post Services on My Gov App
13 March 2025: The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced that Bahrain Post has made several services available on the "My Gov app", as part of the ministry’s commitment to providing innovative, efficient, and sustainable digital solutions in line with the comprehensive development process led 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.
Fatima Abdulla Al Dhaen, Undersecretary for Land Transport and Postal Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, said that the postal services offered via the "My Gov" app include the renewal of private P.O. box subscriptions and the tracking of postal shipments using the upgraded eKey (2.0). This system enables citizens and residents to securely access services through biometric authentication (face ID), allowing customers to track their parcels easily and securely while enhancing efficiency in government transactions.
Citizens and residents can access postal and other government services by downloading the "My Gov" app, available through the eGovernment Apps Store at bahrain.bh/apps. For more information or inquiries about the app, they can contact the Government Services Contact Center at 80008001. Suggestions and feedback can also be submitted via the National Suggestions and Complaints System "Tawasul" or the "Tawasul" app.
Bahrain Post issues four commemorative stamps for Bapco Modernisation Project inauguration
19th December 2024: Bahrain Post, part of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, has issued four commemorative stamps to mark the inauguration of the Bapco Modernisation Project. The stamps also celebrate Bahrain’s National Days and the 25th Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne, along with associated national events.
The stamps feature artistic and aesthetic designs reflecting Bahrain’s civilisational and developmental achievements. They incorporate the "Silver Jubilee" emblem and highlight the importance of the Bapco Modernisation Project, the largest investment and strategic initiative in Bahrain’s history.
Led by Bapco Energies, Bahrain’s integrated energy group, the project aims to increase refinery capacity, enhance leadership, innovation, and competitiveness in the energy sector, and align with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and global technical and environmental standards.
The stamps are available at all postal branches and the Postal Museum, priced at BD 4 for the set and BD 4.5 for the first-day issue envelope.
Bahrain Post wins EMS award for the year 2021
23 May 2022: Bahrain Post has been ranked first, out of 21 top-rated countries worldwide, in International Express Mail Customer Services for 2021.
The advanced ranking was based on the International Express Mail Service (EMS) Indicators of the Universal Postal Union, the main forum for cooperation between postal operators.
This classification takes into accoount key indicators, including, but not limited to, the percentage of response to the query on time, clarity of response, and quality of response to customer service.
Head of Postal Information and Rights Abdulla Hassan Al Asmi received the EMS award for the year 2021, among other operating members who were also hoonoured on the sidelines of the General Assembly, recently held in the Swiss capital, Bern.
Assistant Undersecretary for Bahrain Post at the Ministry of Transport and Communications Shaikh Badr bin Khalifa Al Khalifa expressed pride in the prominent prize.
He attributed the achievement to the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to enhance Bahrain’s standing at all levels.
He commended Bahrain Post management and personnel, hailing their efforts to develop services and enhance performance to attain highest quality standards, in line with the 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision.
Bahrain Post issues commemorative stamps for National Day
15th December 2024: Bahrain Post, part of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, has issued a collection of commemorative stamps in celebration of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations and the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession.
The stamps are available at all postal branches and the Postal Museum, priced at BD5 per sheet containing five sets and BD1.5 for a first-day issue envelope.
Bahrain Post, in cooperation with SADAD, launches electronic payment service for passport renewals for nationals of the Republic of Bangladesh
Manama - 18 April 2023: Bahrain Post at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, in cooperation with SADAD Electronic Payment System, launched the passport renewal service for the People's Republic of Bangladesh nationals via self-service kiosks in five post offices; Manama Post Office, Riffa Post Office, Isa Town Post Office, Hamad Town Post Office, and Muharraq Post Office..
On this occasion, the, Director of Postal Offices, Mrs. Latifa Mutlaq Al-Thawadi confirmed that the cooperation with SADAD falls within the Ministry's directives in providing easy and convenient services to Bahrain Post customers and meeting customers' needs through diversifying payment platforms and moving towards digitized payment options.
Mrs. Al-Thawadi also emphasized the importance of collaborating with the private sector in promoting digital services through the provision of electronic payment solutions which aim to facilitate services.
Dr. Mohammed Rifaat Al-Kashif, CEO and Board Member at SADAD Electronic Payment System said: “We are very pleased to expand our partnerships with the government of Bahrain and provide innovative payment services, in line with the Kingdom’s digitization strategy, and we strive to provide convenience to clients and their customers by providing safe and easy to use payment methods.
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