A $700mln landmark development to transform Bahrain’s smart city landscape
Beyon’s vision for a cutting-edge digital and technological hub is moving forward with the official appointment of AECOM as the master planner of the Beyon Digital City project. The appointment marks a key milestone in the development of this transformative initiative, which aims to establish a premier technology and innovation ecosystem in the Hamala area.
The award signing ceremony was held at Beyon’s headquarters and attended by Andrew Kvaalseth, Beyon CEO, Faisal Al Jalahma, Chairman of the Digital City Development Company, Eng. Ahmed Al-Khayat, CEO of Bahrain’s UPDA (Urban Planning and Development Authority), and David Border, AECOM’s Head of Buildings + Places in Bahrain.
Weiterlesen: BH: AECOM appointed as master planner of Beyon’s Digital City Project
Beyon Group’s cutting-edge “Digital City” will reshape Bahrain’s digital landscape by 2030
In a significant push towards digital transformation, Beyon Group has announced its ambitious plans to develop a “Digital City” in Hamala, Bahrain.
This expansive 380,000-square-meter project was unveiled at the Gateway Gulf Forum 2024, held at the Four Seasons Bahrain, signaling a major advancement in Bahrain’s journey toward Vision 2030.
Weiterlesen: BH: New Digital City Set to Rise in Hamala Soon
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain has teamed up with global technology leader Thales to comprehensively overhaul the country's ID card system, particularly the Central Population Registry (CPR) card.
This strategic move aligns with the directives of Shaikh Rashid Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), aimed at advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain's digital infrastructure.
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that their SkySat data has been leveraged by the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), to enhance urban planning initiatives nationwide. In collaboration with Planet Labs, Aetosky (formerly known as SkyMap Global) has implemented an advanced urban planning system. This turnkey solution integrates AI-enabled change detection technology with Planet’s high-resolution satellite imagery, exemplifying a sophisticated approach to modern urban management.
Leveraging Planet’s SkySat 50 cm satellite imagery, Planet partner Aetosky has enabled government authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deploy this comprehensive urban planning system, covering 850 sq kilometers. This sophisticated system integrates Planet’s high-resolution satellite data with Aetosky’s advanced Change Detection Analysis capabilities to monitor and categorize various changes in the region, including modifications to existing buildings, rooftop alterations, vegetation shifts, and water changes. This innovative approach has led to an increase in effectiveness of building permit validation activities by the municipalities, highlighting the system’s significant impact on efficient urban management and planning.
Bahrain is keeping abreast with modern technologies, which play a vital role in supporting the Kingdom’s comprehensive development.
This was emphasised by Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa as he highlighted the intiatives initiated by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Weiterlesen: Bahrain’s digital transformation efforts are on trac