GFH Financial Group (“GFH” or “the Group”), has announced the successful go-live of eKey for Business (EKEY-B) across its digital services, marking a further milestone in the Group’s digital transformation strategy.

The integration enables secure digital identity verification through Bahrain’s national digital identity platform, allowing customers to complete onboarding and authentication processes using biometric verification and government- validated data. The initiative supports GFH’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

The solution was implemented in partnership with Beyon Connect and under the leadership of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), enabling secure, efficient, and trusted digital interactions across GFH’s digital ecosystem.

Commenting on the development, Osama Nasr, GFH Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer, said: “The successful implementation of eKey for business represents an important step in advancing GFH’s digital capabilities. This achievement reflects collaboration with Beyon Connect and iGA and supports our objectives of delivering secure, streamlined, and compliant digital experience for our clients.”

By completing the integration ahead of regulatory timelines, GFH is among the early adopters of Bahrain’s national eKYC platform within the financial sector, reinforcing its position as a digitally progressive institution.

Christopher Hild, CEO of Beyon Connect, added: “We are pleased to support GFH in the successful rollout of eKey for Business. The collaboration reflects a shared focus on security, innovation, and enabling trusted digital services within Bahrain’s financial sector.”

The deployment supports compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and digital authentication requirements, including the mandated integration with the national eKYC platform by the end of 2025.