3. Regarding women, the Information and e-Government Authority indicated
that, in cooperation with various authorities in the Kingdom, it provided
electronic services that serve women in many sectors, such as housing
services, work, employment, education, community solidarity, and other
sectors. The number of women who benefited from the electronic services
is approximately (351,284) Bahraini women and (195,884) non-Bahraini
women.
4. In connection with community solidarity, the number of beneficiaries of the
electronic services has reached nearly (320,000) individuals. The services
that have been digitally transformed were diversified to cover social
solidarity and financial support, persons with disabilities, employment
rights, and services for NGOs.
5. The registration service for the categories affected by Covid-19 and
entitled to request assistance was launched, as well as the services for
submitting a new application to sponsor widows and orphans, online
general donation for all insolvents and defaulters or donation to individual
cases. Individuals can also submit an online request for social assistance
and learn about the financial support provided by the Government.
6. During the years (2020-2021), and in order to ensure that persons with
disabilities enjoy their rights and that their access to the services available
to them is facilitated during the pandemic, the services card for persons
with disabilities was provided, with the possibility of applying online for
rehabilitation.
7. Regarding expatriate workers, the Authority reported that (14) visa-related
electronic services have been provided. Therefore, it is possible to apply
for a no-objection certificate to visit the Kingdom, verify its validity, and
follow up on the application online. Moreover, one may apply for a visa,
follow up, cancel or transfer it online, as well as other visa-related services.
The number of beneficiaries of these services reached almost (700,000)
individuals.
Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR
90