Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company ‘BCFC’, is proud to announce its successful adoption of eKey 2.0, Bahrain’s advanced national digital identity solution, marking a significant milestone in our journey toward innovation and customer empowerment. This achievement coincides with the celebration of the second anniversary of the Sahel App and the launch of the Bulk KYC service, reinforcing BCFC’s commitment to supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation and enhancing the way customers interact with financial services.

The enhanced digital identity platform eKey 2.0 represents a major leap towards creating a secure and seamless digital ecosystem. By integrating this cutting-edge identity framework, BCFC enables customers to access services effortlessly through password less biometric facial authentication while streamlining onboarding and registration through eKYC based data retrieval. This ensures greater convenience while maintaining the highest standards of data protection. These initiatives reflect BCFC’s dedication to delivering digital experiences that combine simplicity with security, aligning with Bahrain’s vision for a future-ready financial sector.

Commenting on this milestone, Mr. Mohamed Jehad Bukamal, Deputy CEO of BCFC, stated: “At BCFC, we are proud to embrace Bahrain’s national digital transformation journey through the adoption of eKey 2.0. This milestone reflects our commitment to innovation, security, and customer-centricity. eKey 2.0 empowers us to deliver seamless, passwordless digital experiences while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and data protection. By integrating this trusted identity framework, we are not only enhancing convenience for our customers, but also reinforcing Bahrain’s vision for a secure, future-ready financial ecosystem. Together, we are shaping a smarter, safer, and more connected digital future for our community.”

From his end, Dr. Khaled Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Deputy Chief Executive for Operations and Governance at the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), welcomed BCFC to the eKey 2.0 ecosystem, as a strategic move toward strengthening the company’s secure digital services framework and enhancing customer experience.

Dr. Al-Mutawa affirmed that BCFC’s adoption of eKey 2.0 reflects the private sector’s commitment to the Kingdom’s vision of developing an advanced, customer-centric digital environment. He noted that this initiative contributes to expanding the national digital identity verification infrastructure, facilitating access to services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing customer trust in digital transactions. He added that BCFC’s participation represents a strong model of effective public-private collaboration in advancing Bahrain’s digital transformation journey, emphasizing that the Information & eGovernment Authority will continue its efforts to drive digital innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and expand access to secure digital services.

Commenting on the collaboration, Beyon Connect CEO Chris Hild said: “BCFC’s adoption of eKey 2.0 is a strong example of how trusted digital identity can enable secure, seamless, and customer-centric financial services. At Beyon Connect, we are proud to support organizations that are advancing Bahrain’s national digital ecosystem by leveraging interoperable, future-ready identity solutions.”

BCFC remains committed to leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and contribute to Bahrain’s leadership in digital innovation. The integration of eKey 2.0 alongside the Sahel App anniversary and the launch of the Bulk KYC service underscores BCFC’s role as a trusted partner in driving progress and creating long term value for our customers and the Kingdom.