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At BCFC, we are proud to keep pace with Bahrain’s national digital transformation by adopting the upgraded eKey 2.0 system.
BCFC (Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company) has announced that it has joined the upgraded eKey 2.0, the official and approved national solution for digital identity verification of individuals in the public and private sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking an important step in the company’s journey towards innovation and customer empowerment. The achievement coincides with the celebration of the second anniversary of the Sahel app and the launch of the Bulk KYC service, confirming the company’s commitment to supporting digital transformation in the Kingdom and improving the customer experience of accessing financing services.
The upgraded eKey 2.0 is a qualitative leap towards a secure and seamless digital ecosystem. It allows customers to access services easily through biometric authentication (face recognition) without using a password, and it simplifies registration by retrieving customer data through the electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) service, ensuring convenience while maintaining the highest data protection standards. These initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to an experience that combines simplicity and security, in line with Bahrain’s vision of an advanced, future-ready financial sector.
On this occasion, Mr. Mohamed Jehad Bukamal, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, said: “At BCFC, we are proud to keep pace with Bahrain’s national digital transformation by adopting the upgraded eKey 2.0 system. This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation, security and our focus on the customer, as this service enables us to offer seamless and secure digital experiences without a password, while ensuring the highest levels of compliance and data protection. Integrating this trusted digital identity framework not only improves customer access but also reinforces Bahrain’s vision of a secure and advanced financial ecosystem. Together, we are helping to build a smarter, safer and more connected digital future for our community.”
For his part, Dr. Khalid Ahmed Al Mutawa, Deputy Chief Executive for Operations and Governance at the Information & eGovernment Authority, welcomed the joining of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) to the upgraded eKey 2.0 system, describing it as a strategic step for the company towards strengthening its secure digital services and improving the customer experience.
Dr. Al Mutawa stressed that BCFC’s adoption of this system reflects the private sector’s commitment to the Kingdom’s vision of developing an advanced, customer-centric digital environment, noting that the initiative helps expand the infrastructure for digital identity verification of individuals, making it easier for them to access services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and strengthening customer confidence in digital transactions. He added that its joining is a model of effective cooperation between the public and private sectors in supporting the digital transformation journey in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and affirmed that the Information & eGovernment Authority will continue its efforts to drive digital innovation, accelerate digital transformation and expand opportunities to access secure digital services.
For his part, Christopher Held, Chief Executive Officer of Beyon Connect, said: “The adoption of the upgraded eKey 2.0 solution by Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) is a leading example of how trusted digital identity can be used to deliver secure, seamless, customer-centric financial services. At Beyon Connect, we are proud to support institutions that help advance the national digital ecosystem in the Kingdom of Bahrain, by adopting interconnected, integrable identity solutions designed to meet the requirements of the future.”
BCFC reaffirms its continued commitment to using technology to improve the customer experience and to contribute to Bahrain’s leadership in digital innovation. Its adoption of the upgraded eKey 2.0 system, together with the celebration of the Sahel app anniversary and the launch of the Bulk KYC service, highlights the company’s role as a trusted partner in driving progress and creating added value for customers and for the Kingdom.BCFC reaffirms its continued commitment to using technology to improve the customer experience and to contribute to Bahrain’s leadership in digital innovation. Its adoption of the upgraded eKey 2.0 system, together with the celebration of the Sahel app anniversary and the launch of the Bulk KYC service, highlights the company’s role as a trusted partner in driving progress and creating added value for customers and for the Kingdom.
